Audiologists in Clayton, NC
We went into audiology to do one thing: Help improve the lives of our clients. Finding the right hearing aids for you is about more than restoring your hearing. It’s about empowering you to enjoy your ideal lifestyle. Whether you’re a swimmer or a theater-goer, we’ll work with you to find a hearing aid that gets you back into the life you want to live.
Meet the Team
Melissa Palmer, Au.D., CCC-A
Doctor of Audiology / Owner
Dr. Melissa Palmer has been practicing audiology since 1996. She has many years of experience in performing diagnostic hearing evaluations, tinnitus evaluations, hearing aid fittings, and auditory processing evaluations for children and adults.
In addition, she is now offering cochlear implant evaluations to her clinical services. Dr. Palmer conducts hearing assessments for industry employees, as well as military veterans who have been exposed to excessive noise levels. She is also certified in Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) for those who suffer from “ringing in the ears”.
Dr. Palmer has a strong commitment to helping others. She builds long term relationships with her patients through continued care and follow-up. She enjoys educating her community on the importance of hearing healthcare and participates in local community events.
In addition to helping those in her community, Dr. Palmer has also traveled to Nicaragua (2012-2019) for mission work to help children and adults hear better with the generous donations from her patients, friends, and family.
She enjoys sailing, tennis, reading, and spending time with her family.
Meagan Thornton, Au.D.,
Doctor of Audiology
Dr. Meagan Thornton graduated from East Carolina University with her Doctor of Audiology in May of 2024. She completed her 4th year residency at Clayton Audiology from May 2023-April 2024. She was excited to return in June of 2024 as a full-time provider.
As an audiologist her goal is to help patients improve their communication and overall quality of life. Dr. Thornton performs diagnostic hearing evaluations, tinnitus evaluations and management, hearing aid fittings, cerumen management, and auditory processing evaluations on children and adults. Dr. Thornton became certified in Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) in December 2024.
She enjoys promoting patient education for hearing health, communication strategies, cognitive health, and tinnitus management. She looks forward to gaining more experience with cochlear implants and BAHA implants.
She enjoys traveling, reading and spending time with her family & friends. She is married and has two dogs, Jasmine and Fudge.
Jill Setser
Office Manager
Jill has been working with Melissa since January of 2017. She enjoys meeting new patients and helping existing ones. She especially likes that moment when patients share new sounds they have heard after having their hearing aids. She lives in Clayton and is married to her husband Goose, has a bonus daughter Hannah, and a spoiled mini goldendoodle named Kona.
Kristin Zuk
Office Assistant
Kristin has been working at Clayton Audiology since October 2023. She loves being able to greet and assist patients. Kristin has recently relocated to the Clayton area from New Jersey with her husband and two daughters. In her spare time, she loves to read and complete jigsaw puzzles.
