Meet Our Specialists

Laurie Bishton, BC-HIS is a Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist and has been a NYS registered hearing aid dispenser since 1996. She is experienced in advanced testing and counseling of the hearing impaired and the dispensing of hearing aids. She is a member of the International Hearing Society (IHS) and the American Hearing Aid Associates (AHAA).

Founding principal of Hamilton Hearing, Laurie has helped thousands of patients receive quality, professional help for their hearing loss. In 2014, Laurie made a decision to open up her private practice so that those who need help can find a place where there is compassionate, professional advice to provide the very best in hearing healthcare.

 “We have a different approach here at Hamilton Hearing that isn’t found at the big name franchises. As a small, independent practice, I have the time to focus on what is best for the patient.

"I look at hearing loss and how it affects our overall wellness. Untreated hearing loss affects so many aspects of a person’s life: it puts strain on the relationships they have with their family and friends and sometimes even causes depression, anxiety and social withdrawal. We treat all our patients with empathy, compassion and respect. I love getting to personally know each of them, and oftentimes, their family members, as well. Our patients don’t live in a bubble; they interact with the world around them, and it’s my job to make that interaction easier and more pleasant for them AND their families.”

Laurie grew up in Cazenovia and attended Alfred University, Syracuse University and the University of Oklahoma. She enjoys walking and hiking the trails on her property, reading, cooking and spending time with her family and friends. She resides in Hamilton with her husband, Robert.  She has 4 children and 4 grandchildren.