Speech and Hearing Center

Client Forms

To prepare for your appointment, please complete and bring the appropriate forms: 

• Intake Form (PDF) or Intake Form (Online)
• Notice of Privacy Acknowledgement Form

Forms can be mailed, faxed at 718-990-1917. or brought to your appointment. 

Mailing Address: St. John's University Speech and Hearing Center, 8000 Utopia Parkway, Queens, NY 11439

Costs

As a teaching and educational facility and not-for-profit agency, fees to the patient are significantly lower that those charged by other agencies and private practitioners. There are set fees for evaluation and treatment which are reasonable. Individuals may inquire by telephone as to the fee schedule. There is a charge for an evaluation. The program session fee is based on individual treatment sessions conducted throughout the semester, which is usually 12 weeks in length, and runs parallel to the college schedule. The patient is billed for the semester at the initiation of the program and payment may then be made in three installments.

The Center does not accept direct assignment of fees from insurance companies; however, assistance is provided in filling out the necessary insurance forms so that the patient may apply for reimbursement directly. The Center does accept assignment of fees from Medicare only for audiologic evaluations for qualified individuals. Those individuals should inquire at the Center for further information.

Center Hours

When to Seek an Evaluation: 

Hearing

• Difficulty understanding conversations or frequent need for repetition
• Frequent ear infections
• Suspected hearing aid needs

Speech and Language

• Trouble expressing thoughts or forming age-appropriate sounds
• Stuttering, fast speech, or unusual vocal pitch/volume
• Communication challenges due to illness or injury 

Anne-marie Maher, MA, CCC-SLP
Director, Clinical Educator and Assistant Adjunct Professor
Mahera@stjohns.edu

Anne-marie Maher started her career as a Speech Language Pathologist at NYU Medical Center working with adults and children who suffered neurological injuries.  Ms. Maher has adult and pediatric experience across a wide range of disorders in a variety of settings from the home to the hospital.  She specializes in working with adult clients who have communication impairments due to stroke and traumatic brain injury.  In addition, Ms. Maher brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in evaluating and treating children with language impairments, Autism and articulation disorders.  Her passion is helping people make connections through all communication avenues and imparting her experience and knowledge to a new generation of clinicians.

Patricia N. Schwartz, MA, CCC-SLP
Clinical Coordinator – Speech and Hearing Center
Clinical Educator and Adjunct Assistant Professor
Schwartp@stjohns.edu

Patricia Schwartz earned her Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology at St. John’s University.  She has worked in subacute care and skilled nursing facilities, specializing in the rehabilitation of speech, language and swallowing disorders in the geriatric population.  Ms. Schwartz has supervised graduate students completing their clinical rotations in the adult/medical arena since 2002. She has enjoyed being an adjunct professor at St. John’s University and Iona College, teaching a multitude of Speech Pathology courses on the graduate and undergraduate level.  Currently, she is the Coordinator for Clinical Education at the St. John’s Speech and Hearing Center.   

Anthea Vivona, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Clinical Educator and Adjunct Assistant Professor
Vivonaa@stjohns.edu

Anthea Vivona obtained her BA and MA in Speech Language Pathology at St. John’s University, her Ph.D. in Speech Language Hearing Sciences from the CUNY Graduate Center.  She worked at the Birch Family Services Early Childhood Center for 15 years prior to joining the St. John’s Speech and hearing Center in 2011.  Dr. Vivona provides clinical supervision of evaluation and intervention.  In addition, she teaches undergraduate and graduate courses.  Dr. Vivona is the moderator of the SJU Chapter of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association.  Dr. Vivona’s research interest is in infant-directed speech.
 

Denise Passerieux, AuD., CCC-A, FAAA
Clinical Coordinator of Audiology/Assistant Associate Adjunct Professor
passerid@stjohns.edu

Dr. Passerieux earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University at Buffalo. She went on to pursue her Doctor of Audiology degree from A.T. Still University in the Arizona School of Health . Prior to joining St. John’s University, Dr. Passerieux served as a supervising audiologist at the Hofstra University Speech and Hearing Clinic. In the past, she has worked at a variety of audiological settings including private practice, specialty eye and ear hospitals, a major hearing aid manufacturer and otolaryngology offices. During her tenures, Dr. Passerieux was able to gain experience in various audiological practices including complete audiological assessments with pediatric and adult populations, complete vestibular assessments, universal hearing screenings, hearing aid fittings using verification and real ear measurement, assistive devices, and aural rehabilitation. Dr. Passerieux’s areas of interest are hearing aid verification, vestibular assessment, and pediatrics. In addition, Dr. Passerieux is an adjunct professor at St John’s University and Adelphi University. She also has lectured on New York State infection control and telecoil/assistive devices protocol. A member of the Long Island Speech Language Hearing Association, Dr. Passerieux also volunteers on various committees. She holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology.