Dr. Kristen Handal earned her Doctor of Audiology degree from Montclair State University in 2020, following the completion of her fourth-year residency at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in Manhattan. She also conducted research focused on sound localization and speech understanding in operating room environments. Dr. Handal is board certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and holds a bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology from Ithaca College.
Dr. Handal provides comprehensive audiologic care to both adult and pediatric patients. Her clinical experience includes positions at Morristown Medical Center, Hackensack University Medical Center, the Veterans Administration Medical Center in East Orange, NJ, Weill Cornell Medicine, and Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
Ryan Jackson, HIS
Hearing Instrument Specialist
Ryan Jackson is a licensed Hearing Instrument Specialist dedicated to helping individuals improve their hearing and overall quality of life. Since entering the hearing healthcare field, Ryan has been committed to providing patient-centered care through comprehensive evaluations, personalized treatment plans, and the latest hearing aid technology.
He takes the time to understand each patient’s unique communication needs and lifestyle goals, ensuring they receive solutions that offer clarity, comfort, and confidence in everyday listening environments. Known for his approachable style and thorough attention to detail, Ryan strives to make every patient feel supported and informed throughout their hearing care journey.
Ryan is passionate about empowering others through better hearing and is proud to serve his community with professionalism, compassion, and integrity.
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Read 38 verified patient reviews for HearingLife - Denville! Their average review score is 4.79 () from 38 reviews.
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“Ryan was excellent. He solved my issue with my hearing aide right away.Even took the time to give me options if the problem persists in the future.”
Rhoda S. of Parsippany, NJ 04/04/2025 Review submitted online
“Dr. Elliott was great. Very informative and caring. Received a complete hearing test and he spent time explaining my options. He then scheduled an 1 hr appointment to explain all the options of my new hearing aids and how to care for them
Left the office feeling confident and happy with my new hearing aids”
Diana C. of Parsippany, NJ 11/18/2024 Review submitted online
“Excellent service”
Nelly M. of Randolph, NJ 09/13/2024 Review submitted online
“Always the best service. Highly recommend ”
JOHN M. of Rockaway, NJ 02/07/2024 Review submitted online
“Just needed some supplies. Was taking care of, in a timely manner and was on my way.”
Emelio M. of Hopatcong, NJ 01/26/2024 Review submitted online
“I get very nice service professional people. I’m very happy with my service on my device.”
Khaled A. of Parsippany, NJ 07/15/2023 Review submitted online
“Went with my boyfriend for hearing test. They gave him a thorough exam. The doctor and staff were extremely helpful and professional they explained everything to us from the exam to cleaning his new Hearing Aids. I would most definitely refer them to anyone who needs an excellent doctor and staff. Take a bow HearingLife, fantastic service.”
Florence M. of Hamburg, NJ 03/31/2023 Review submitted online
“I needed to drop off my Hearing Aid to send out for repair and was taking care in a professional manner.
*AUG Update* - Just needed my yearly hearing test. Everything went well and Ryan did an excellent
job as always.”
Emelio M. of Hopatcong, NJ 02/01/2023 Review submitted online
“Starting with the first phone call, HearingLife in Denville has been wonderful. Friendly and informative, their service is top notch. Daily walk-in hours make it easy to fix issues as they come up. In the first 10 days of getting hearing aids for the first time, I had 3 appointments and 3 phone calls checking up on me to make sure everything was ok and address any issues I may have been having. ”
Pamela R. of Rockaway, NJ 06/07/2022 Review submitted online
“Very professional and excellent explanation of options after doing testing. ”
Cyril W. of Boonton, NJ 06/06/2022 Review submitted online
“I went to HearingLife in Denville NJ it was a very good choice for my the people were very professional the doctor was excellent and explained by every in detail I would recommend them to anyone that has hearing problems ”
Kenneth B. of Dover, NJ 02/15/2022 Review submitted online
“Excellent and timely service.
Neat and clean office and environment. Competent and efficient staff. Maheen is outstanding in what she does. Always a pleasure to visit this office.”
Tahir K. 12/16/2021 Review submitted online
“It was such a pleasure working Ryan. He was a joy. My hearing aids are wonderful. Thank you ”
Ron G. of Denville, NJ 08/30/2021 Review submitted online
“I’ve been using hearingLife for about 12 years and have been very pleased with their care and professional treatment.”
Tony C. of Parsippany, NJ 07/06/2021 Review submitted online
“I considered leaving two stars but not having another provider to compare with I gave 3 stars. I get my supplies every six months that being the case I asked for two packs of batteries I was told I can only get one pack after telling her I always got two packs she was adament. I think the new girl need a lesson in phone etiquette while I was speaking she interrupted numerous times as though I didn’t matter. I may be time to consider a new hearing aids provider. I don’t want to make a big deal of this but it may be the beginning of the end!”
John M J. of Flanders, NJ 01/12/2021 Review submitted online
“Ryan is great to work with.He'll make sure you understand everything that is wrong with your Hearing Aid,and what your options are.Also,if your are buying new ones,he'll make sure you leave with all you questions answered about the new ones.”
Emelio M. of Hopatcong, NJ 10/16/2020 Review submitted online
“My husband I travel from Newport RI to this office because of the outstanding service my family in NJ have experienced in the past 30 yrs. We finds the audiologists ultra knowledgeable & professional. The office staff provides best in class customer service. Worth the drive for the best care!”
Mary E B. of Newport, RI 09/15/2020 Review submitted online
“Stopped by for supplies and needed to have an adjustment regarding my phone options.
The attention I received was wonderful and timely. They were knowledgeable and accommodating. ”
Robert R. of Succasunna, NJ 09/03/2020 Review submitted online
“Ryan - what a nice man. He spent a long time explaining my problems with my hearing and what hearing aid would make a big difference in my life. Thank u Ryan for your patience, understanding and knowledge. I can hear again.”
Mario M. 08/24/2020 Review submitted online
“I really enjoyed my experience with Ryan Jackson. He was very good at explaining the options and didn't push me to automatically go with the most expensive hearing aids. He was very courteous at listening to me complain about my previous experience with the old hearing aids. I was very happy that the new models covered all my concerns and that I could control the volume with the apps. Previous model and previous reps keep hesitating to turn up the volume or adjusting because they know better than me who wears it everyday.
I left happy and am definitely enjoying my new hearing aids.
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Yen O. of Netcong, NJ 08/24/2020 Review submitted online
“Since covid closings I had not been back to HearingLife but it came to the point where I needed new tubes for my aids. Their Walk In hours were now back in effect, and I was treated promptly, and efficiently. All the staff there is especially courteous, even the women on the phones.”
Virginia M. of Wharton, NJ 08/21/2020 Review submitted online
“My opinion has changed, he is very professional and a true salesman who could probably get a job selling anything--but nothing is how it seems! They contacted me I did not contact them. With meeting and I quote (when I say we I mean him and his office) "WE F----- UP". Who paid for it but me who needs hearing aids because of their mistake. Eric Green and his office helpers do not know what they are doing as far as insurance coverage is concerned. I think they were hired for looks and not any knowledge of how to get info from insurance providers. BEWARE BEWARE BEWARE. They contacted me first because I was there in 2013 and continued to tell me that they knew I was in need of help and would offer a free hearing test--but I should bring in someone for a hearing recognition test? I Fell for it! Who else would you bring in for a hearing recognition test but someone close to you. I brought in my WIFE. There was no test it was just a hard sell tactic. Picture it this way when someone says do you want to here what your wife says to you, unless you hate her, what's the answer--and I do love my wife. I gave a deposit of $100 for him to order them. Then I received a phone call telling me for them to proceed I needed an OK or approval from my family doctor to get hearing aids. Right here I asked if I needed to go see an ENT (ear, nose & throat specialist) and his reply was no. This man or his staff knows nothing about what the staff of four years ago knew, they are either cutting back on professional staffing or hiring relatives. Let's get on with what happened, I received my hearings aids which I must say I couldn't have been happier with, almost like a new part of life, at home and work................but then a couple of months later I receive a phone call I had to return them. That was on a Friday and when I went there on Monday is when the first words out of his mouth were "we" (on them top of the review) and it actually devastated me. His Professional people saw that I was covered 80% when after I contacted the insurance company it was determined to be 85% which I gave them a printed document to this effect. When I went there on Monday he actually threatened to have me arrested if I left there with the hearing aids in my ears? He continued to tell me I had to go through Amplaphon which after contacting my insurance (Aetna) told me that was only a hearing aid discount place. I NEEDED TO GO TO ENT. Why didn't the pros know that? There is something missing here.
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David H. of Lake Hiawatha, NJ 01/13/2017 Review submitted online
“Eric Green is a true professional. His knowledge of computerized hearing aids is way beyond most in his field. I was able to wear my Oticon Hearing aids for 7 years with no problems and great results. When I lost one playing golf, I would only purchase the next pair through Eric. Again, the sound and ease of use is wonderful. I recommend hearing aids to improve your life's activities and Total Hearing but most of all I recommend Eric Green.”
Rosemarie K. of Pompton Plains, NJ 06/16/2016 Review submitted online
“They were very informative, quick, took care of us right away. Very patient, very kind and caring.”
Patricia T. of Morristown, NJ 07/15/2015 Review verified by phone
“This is a very delicate exam and the specialist in the branch of audiology only speak English. So it complicates because I have to find someone that is fluent in English to accompany me to my appointment because they do not offer services in Spanish. So language really becomes an issue. But service is wonderful. They are professional and the technology is top of the line. The service is great they take the time needed with out rushing. They do a complete, a full assessment very professional. ”
Maria O. of Madison, NJ 03/13/2015 Review verified by phone
“She was very caring and understanding. My mother is 90 years old, and she took her time dealing with an elder. ”
Janis R. of Newark, NJ 12/22/2014 Review verified by phone
“They were very nice, very professional, and very nice to my father. ”
Xurong L. of Netcong, NJ 10/22/2014 Review verified by phone
“Eric was efficient, very cordial. I was very satisfied! We used him before when my husband purchased hearing aids. That's why we went back to him - we're satisfied with Eric. ”
Cathy K. of Rockaway, NJ 09/16/2014 Review verified by phone
“He seemed very understanding of old people. ”
Jenny I. of Hoboken, NJ 08/20/2014 Review verified by phone
“She listened to me really well. ”
James S. of Bakersfield, CA 08/07/2014 Review verified by phone
“It was quick and easy. ”
James S. 08/05/2014 Review verified by phone
“They were very clear and direct and explained everything well. I'm very happy with them.”
Mary S. of Rockaway, NJ 12/19/2013 Review verified by phone
“Dr. Green was very good!”
Ken W. of Rockaway, NJ 10/31/2013 Review verified by phone
“Very courteous, very helpful. Good experience.”
Micheal S. of Franklin, NJ 05/03/2013 Review verified by phone
“The doctor was very helpful and thorough.”
David H. of Lake Hiawatha, NJ 05/03/2013 Review verified by phone
“They were very professional.”
Ken H. of Morristown, NJ 04/02/2013 Review verified by phone
“They were all very nice and professional.”
Lucia E. of Fairfield, NJ 11/21/2012 Review verified by phone
“very polite and helpful.”
Margo C. of Lake Hopatcong, NJ 01/26/2012 Review verified by phone
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Your hearing is our expertise
HearingLife is a national hearing care company and part of the Demant Group, a global leader in hearing healthcare built on a heritage of care, health, and innovation since 1904. HearingLife operates over 650 hearing care centers across 42 states. We follow a scientific, results-oriented approach to hearing healthcare that is provided by highly skilled and caring professionals. Our vision is to help more people hear better through life-changing hearing health delivered by the best personalized care.
Linked are a few of our NJ locations, a complete list of locations can be found on our website.
Our Denville office is located on Bloomfield Ave in the White Colonial building. Lake Surgical Supply is next door to our office in the same building.
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Hearing care services
We offer complete services including:
Hearing tests and evaluations
Hearing aid sales
Hearing aid repairs
Hearing aid fittings
Hearing aid accessories
Assistive listening devices
Product demonstrations
Batteries and supplies
Contact us for a complete list of all services provided at this location.