Florida Hearing Matters is a doctor-led, independent audiology practice in Fort Lauderdale. The practice was founded in 2013 by Dr. Valerie Rossetti, Au.D., who has been caring for South Florida hearing patients since 2005. This page introduces the team and the philosophy that shapes every patient visit.
Dr. Valerie Rossetti, Au.D.
Doctor of Audiology · Founder, Florida Hearing Matters
Dr. Rossetti has practiced as an audiologist in South Florida since 2005 and founded Florida Hearing Matters as an independent practice in 2013. Her clinical philosophy is rooted in two principles: every patient deserves an unhurried visit, and every hearing aid fitting deserves Real-Ear Measurement verification. Both sound simple. Most clinics skip them.
Education and credentials
- Au.D., Doctor of Audiology — Salus University, George Osborne School of Audiology
- Clinical training — New York-Presbyterian Hospital
- B.S. and M.A. — Hofstra University, New York
- Fellow, American Academy of Audiology
Why she got into this
Dr. Rossetti’s path into audiology started with watching her grandfather’s hearing quietly change everything: his confidence, his conversations, his connection to family. That experience shaped her conviction that hearing care isn’t just about decibels — it’s about preserving the relationships and quality of life that depend on being able to participate fully in a conversation.
Recognition from the local medical community
Local ophthalmologists at Lauderdale Eye Associates, Insight Eye Institute, and Aker Kasten Eye Center, along with family physicians at Holy Cross Medical Group, regularly refer their patients to Dr. Rossetti’s practice. Read physician testimonials →
Our Office Team
Beyond Dr. Rossetti, our front-desk and patient-services team handles scheduling, insurance verification, follow-up communication, and the day-to-day care that makes a clinic feel like a clinic that knows you by name. We’re a small practice by design — that’s what allows the unhurried visits Dr. Rossetti is committed to.
Profile photos and bios for the office team will be added here when ready.
Our Philosophy
Three things have stayed consistent at Florida Hearing Matters since the practice opened in 2013:
- Time matters more than throughput. A typical first visit at our office runs 60–90 minutes. Some clinics try to do the same evaluation in 20. We don’t.
- Verification matters more than marketing. Every hearing aid we fit is verified with Real-Ear Measurement. The technology in the device only matters if it’s actually delivering what it’s programmed to.
- Independence matters. We’re not owned by a hearing aid manufacturer. We work with multiple brands so we can recommend the right device for each patient — not the device our supplier has on the shelf this quarter.
Visit Us
Florida Hearing Matters is located in MedPlex Building C, next to Holy Cross Hospital, at 4800 NE 20th Terrace, Suite 301C, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308. Free parking on-site.