About
Providing expert hearing care to Long Island for over 60 years
Our Hearing Center
The team at Wilks Hearing Center has years of combined experience helping people with their hearing health. All our professional team members have graduate degrees in audiology, are licensed by New York State, and each audiologist is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Dr. Wilks and Dr. Carlson are Fellows of the American Academy of Audiology and are Board Certified by the American Board of Audiology.
We believe great care includes establishing great relationships with our patients. Treating hearing loss is an on-going process that requires regular follow-ups, maintenance, and cleanings to keep you hearing your best. We are here to support you through your entire journey to better hearing.
Meet Your Audiologists in Lawrence and Farmingdale, NY
Mary Lou Carlson, Au.D., FAAA
Director | Audiologist
Dr. Carlson has been with Wilks Hearing Center since 1986. She became the Director of the center in 2018. She received her Doctor of Audiology degree from the Arizona School of Health Sciences.
Dr. Carlson’s expertise in audiology and modern hearing aids makes her a sought-after speaker for local events.
Certifications and Memberships
- Board Certified by the American Board of Audiology
- Fellow American Academy of Audiology
- N.Y. State Licensed Audiologist
- N.Y. State Registered Hearing Aid Dispenser
- Certificate of Clinical Competency / Audiology
Deena Kafka, Au.D.
Audiologist
Dr. Kafka received her Doctor of Audiology degree from the Long Island Consortium of Hofstra, Adelphi, and St. John’s University. She completed her clinical internship and residency at a variety of well-respected private audiology practices where she received extensive training in diagnostic evaluations, hearing aid evaluations, and hearing aid fittings.
Peggy Sullivan
Office Manager | Administrator
Peggy has been with Wilks Hearing Center since 1990. Peggy is who you will typically call when you need an appointment. She is responsible for determining patient health insurance benefits and coordinating billing activities.
Barbara Goldenberg
Patient Care Coordinator
Barbara began working at Wilks Hearing Center in 2010. She coordinates our services with other care providers and she is responsible for patient management and follow-up. She assists in orienting patients to amplification and provides overall support for the professional audiology staff.
Stuart R. Wilks, Au.D., FAAA
Retired
Dr. Wilks has officially retired from his role as Audiologist and Director of Wilks Hearing Center. After dedicating his career to improving the hearing health of countless individuals, he has passed his legacy on to Mary Lou Carlson.
We wish Dr. Wilks all the best in his well-deserved retirement!
How We Give Back to Our Community
Our audiologists are active members of the Lawrence and Farmingdale communities. Wilks Hearing Center is proud to be a member of the Chamber of Commerce in Farmingdale. We do our best to provide the people of Long Island with hearing resources and education so they can successfully manage their hearing loss and enjoy life to the fullest.
