Hearing Specialists at American Hearing Aid Centers in Georgia

Patrick Lockett, BCHIS, HAD

Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist

Veteran of the US Air Force with 8 years of service, Licensed hearing aid Specialist for 38 years, Board certified Hearing Instrument Sciences since 1996. Family owned and operated, All American Made hearing aids since 2018. Proud to serve the North East Georgia community with better hearing and understanding.

Jerry Adair

Hearing Aid Dispenser Apprentice

Jerry Adair joined American Hearing Aid Centers in Gainesville, GA, in October 2023, bringing his passion for helping people and improving lives to the forefront of his work. Originally from Smyrna, GA, and now a long-time resident of Winder, Jerry pursued his education at the University of North Georgia before stepping into the rewarding field of hearing healthcare.

What inspired Jerry to become a Hearing Aid Dispenser Apprentice was his deep commitment to enhancing the quality of life for his patients. He finds immense joy in witnessing the immediate, life-changing impact that improved hearing brings. For Jerry, nothing compares to the moment a patient hears their loved ones clearly once again—the lift in their faces is priceless. Jerry takes pride in delivering exceptional care and ensuring every patient feels valued and supported.

When Jerry isn’t helping patients hear better, you can find him enjoying his hobbies, which include Ham Radio, camping, and gardening. His dedication to both his craft and community makes him an invaluable member of the American Hearing Aid Centers team.

Sheila Jarrett

Patient Services Coordinator

Sheila Jarrett has 5 years with American Hearing Aid Centers as a Patient Care Coordinator and over 20 years in the medical field. With a love of people, her responsibilities include overseeing patient care, hearing aid maintenance, scheduling appointments and data entry.

What I love most about working at American Hearing Aid Centers, is the one on one with the patients, getting to know them and their needs. It makes me happy when a patient walks out of our office with better hearing than when they came in with.

When not working, I enjoy lake days, cooking, watching Georgia Bulldogs, bonfires, playing with my dog Oaklee Rae and spending time with family and friends.

Meredith Ellisor

Patient Care Coordinator

Meredith Ellisor has 3 years with American Hearing Aid Centers as a Patient Care Coordinator and 15 years in the medical field. With experience in the hearing industry, her responsibilities include overseeing patient care, hearing aid maintenance, scheduling appointments and data entry.

What I love most about working at American Hearing Aid Centers, is the patients, getting to know them and helping with their hearing needs. It is a great feeling when a patient leaves hearing better.

When she is not working, she enjoys lake days, hunting, fishing, watching Georgia Bulldogs, my dog, and cats.

Patient Reviews

Read a Few of Our Google Reviews

4.6 out of 5 Stars based on 63 Reviews on Google.

Read what some of our patients have to say about our staff and our office!

Polite,knowledgeable-thorough testing to determine current need Follow up questions in one week review

Shirley Hollifield, on Google

Greg Secor, on Google

Meredith is the Technician I have seen from the beginning. She has always been very professional and very knowledgeable and very helpful. Due to my age I have some cognitive decline. Meredith has never done anything to Call this out, but she has always met my questions with Thought out...

Daniel R. Barton, on Google

Greg Paulson, on Google

Very thorough with check up.very friendly.this product works well so far.

Patsy Hoffman, on Google

Excellent customer service. Very helpful when discussing options. Would highly recommend.

Debi Chandler, on Google

I would like to thank Meredith for going over and beyond her duties. Since I am an over the road truck driver. She does everything she can to get me the parts I need for my hearing aids. This time she literally brought my parts I needed and dropped them...

Kristopher Kilgore, on Google

Jackson County used the American Hearing Aid center and offered free hearing test to all Jackson Employees. I knew that I had hearing loss but not to the magnitude that it was. Needless to say after having Dr. Lockett conduct my hearing test we discovered that my left ear had...

Teresa Binns, on Google

Excellent customer service. Patrick and his staff go above and beyond to help make hearing better. I came in with my wife for a " tune up" on her hearing aids, they performed a hearing test on me while I waited and I left with hearing aids that day .

James Oliver, on Google

It was a very professional experience.. The Audiologist was clear and precise.

Yashika Mcgee, on Google

Meredith and Patrick Lockett were very nice and understanding. They were very patient with my mom. I highly recommend them to anyone!

Janice Seddon, on Google

Patrick Lockett was very knowledgeable. After testing my hearing in both ears, he helped me make the right choice to better serve my hearing loss! They schedule me every three months for cleaning and potential updates. He and his assistant have been great to work with. Highly Recommend!

Alan Gilmer, on Google

Went out of the way to get the best product I could with my insurance and very friendly staff. I'm all around very happy would highly recommend them to everyone

james young, on Google

Danny Prewett, on Google

Meredith, PCC, and Patrick Lockett BCHIS, HAD, specialist, are great to work with! They will make you feel welcomed and comfortable from beginning to end!

A Google User, on Google

Patrick and staff are wonderful, they make you feel like family. Meredith is the bomb.

Ralee joy, on Google

The only hearing aids they sell at American Hearing AId Centers Inc, are the only hearing aids made in America. During the pandemic, there were no distribution issues, and all parts are readily available without delays. I like that. The people here are friendly and helpful.

Dan Barton, on Google

Patrick Lockett is wonderful. He spent a lot of time educating me on my hearing loss & using my hearing aids. I highly recommend American Hearing Aid Centers to anyone search for hearing help.

Macy Crop, on Google

If you are in need of a Hearing Aid ,Go see American Hearing Center..Mr.Patrick and Meredith are amazing. They have a great customer service and easy to make an appointment and get seen by Mr. Lockett.They will work with you on your Hearing Aid..Love the Atmosphere.

Linda Maready, on Google

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