Our Professional Staff
Our experienced providers are committed to a high standard of patient care and are here for you throughout every stage of your hearing journey.
Who We Are
Established in 1955 and under current ownership since 1998, our St. Petersburg office focuses on providing high-quality hearing aids, service and customer satisfaction – we will do everything we can to meet your expectations. With a wide variety of hearing instruments and manufacturers to choose from, we’re able to provide affordable, specialized hearing aid service for your individual lifestyle. We also service the area of Hawkinsville, GA.
We know you’ll be happy working with us, we guarantee it! Getting hearing instruments can be a big step, and we are here to make it a pleasant and affordable journey. To receive more information about any of our locations, products, or services we provide, please call or email us today.
Meet Our Team
Karen Lang Smith
Board Certified Specialist/Owner Since 1998
Karen started in the hearing industry in 1995 when she was pursued by the previous owner, who originally established Bay Area Hearing in 1955. Karen purchased the company in 1998 and has since expanded her career into the state of G, where she was born and raised and attended Valdosta State college in the late 1980s. After owning several locations over the past 14 years, Karen has decided to focus on her original office at 6533 Central Avenue, St Pete, FL where her career started. She has been board certified for over 20 plus years and enjoys all aspects of the hearing industry. She looks forward to helping those in need of a better quality of life through better hearing. When not at the office, Karen enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband on their farm in GA.
Melissa Lybarger
Patient Care Coordinator
Melissa started her career in the hearing industry in 2012 as the PCC at the Central Ave location, she is now the head PCC and a trainee in the hearing program to obtain her license. She is well trained in all aspects of the hearing industry and is a tremendous asset to Bay Area Hearing. In her 12 plus years she has grown to be a leader and has a well established patient base. When not at the office, she really enjoys her time with her three beautiful daughters and husband.