Meet our Staff
Dr. James Zeigler Au.D.
James Zeigler received his Bachelor of Science degree in Speech and Hearing from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1981 and the Master of Science degree in Audiology from the Pennsylvania State University in 1984. In 2006, he received his clinical doctorate in Audiology from Bloomsburg University as part of the first graduating class in Bloomsburgís doctorate program. Dr. Zeigler is a Licensed Audiologist in practice for 24 years. He is a fellow member of the American Academy of Audiology and holds a certificate for Clinical Competence in Audiology through the American Speech and Language and Hearing Association. He currently serves as president of the board of directors of the Pennsylvania Academy of Audiology. Dr. Zeigler provides diagnostic audiology and hearing aid services for infants, children, and adults in the Kingston and Dallas offices of Asby and Ziegler Audiology Associates. Dr. Zeigler also provides services through affiliations with the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, Geisinger Wyoming Valley, John Heinz Institute of Rehabilitative Medicine, and the Luzerne Intermediate Unit. Dr. Zeigler serves as an adjunct professor in the Speech Pathology Program at Misericordia University and as a clinical supervisor for doctoral students in the Bloomsburg University audiology externship program.
Judith Johnston M.S.
Judith Johnston is a graduate of Wilkes University and obtained a Master of Science Degree in Audiology from Bloomsburg University in 1992. She is currently pursuing a clinical doctorate degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, School of Audiology. She joined Asby and Zeigler Audiology Associates in 1997 and provides diagnostic audiology and hearing aid services. Ms. Johnston is certified through the American Speech- Language -Hearing Association and a fellow member of the American Academy of Audiology. She is also a member of the Pennsylvania Academy of Audiology. Hospital affiliations include Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, Geisinger Wyoming Valley and John Heinz Institute of Rehabilitative Medicine.
Robert S. Asby M.S.
Robert Asby has been a private practice audiologist in Wyoming Valley for forty years, beginning in 1967. He was formerly Director of the Department of Audiology/Speech Pathology at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA. Currently, Asby and Zeigler Audiology Associates provides a full range of audiologic diagnostic testing services at their office locations in Kingston, Dallas, Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, John Heinz Institute and the Medical Arts Building of Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital. The latest in advanced technology digital hearing aids are prescribed at both office locations.
Dr. Tara Pagotto
Tara Pagotto received her Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Marywood University in 1994 and the Master of Arts degree in Audiology from the University of Pittsburgh in 1996. In 2000, she received her clinical doctorate in Audiology from Central Michigan University. Dr. Pagotto is a licensed audiologist and has practiced for 12 years. Dr. Pagotto provides diagnostic audiology and hearing aid services for infants, children, and adults in the Kingston and Dallas offices of Asby and Zeigler Audiology Associates. She also provides pediatric audiology services one day a w eek at the Childrenís Hospital in Philadelphia, King of Prussia Specialty Care Center. Dr. Pagotto will serve as an adjunct professor in the Communication Sciences program at Marywood University.