AudBoss Founder Dr. Amit Gosalia on What Sets Citrus Hearing Clinic Apart

We recently received some kind words from Dr. Amit Gosalia, founder of AudBoss—a community of over 1,200 private practice audiology owners—and we wanted to share them with you, our patients and community.

Dr. Gosalia posted publicly about our founder, Dr. Laura Pratesi. In his own words:

"I thought I was the most passionate audiologist on the planet... and then I met Laura Ann Pratesi! She could easily challenge me for that title!! Laura is a fierce advocate for accessibility and takes real pride in delivering the best for her patients and her team. And this part always hits me: 100% of her team has some form of hearing loss. They don't just 'understand' hearing care—they live it!"

He also shared a story that reflects the kind of trust and camaraderie that makes our profession meaningful. When Dr. Laura faced a medical challenge and was unable to present her session at the American Academy of Audiology, she trusted Dr. Gosalia to step in on her behalf. That level of mutual respect among colleagues speaks to who she is, both professionally and personally.

Other audiologists joined the conversation with their own thoughts, calling Dr. Laura empowering, helpful, open, and a top advocate—someone who inspires better patient care across the board, from accessibility to professional standards.

What This Means for Our Patients

We share this not to celebrate ourselves, but to give you a window into the values behind everything we do at Citrus Hearing Clinic.

Dr. Laura was born with progressive hearing loss and is a bilateral hearing aid user. Dr. Teresa Parsons, our other Doctor of Audiology, manages constant bilateral tinnitus and wears hearing aids herself. Our entire team has walked some version of the path our patients are on. That lived experience shapes how we listen, how we counsel, and how we care.

There are no shortcuts here. When we fit hearing aids, we use Real Ear Measurements—a verification process that measures exactly how hearing aids are performing in your specific ears. This kind of precision matters, and it's one of the reasons physicians across 39 states and 10 countries have referred their patients to us.

We also don't have financial ties to any particular manufacturer. As an independent practice, we can recommend what's actually best for your hearing, not what's best for a bottom line.

When it comes to hearing loss or tinnitus, the difference between a well-fitted hearing aid from a qualified audiologist and something purchased off a shelf can be significant. We want every patient to understand what's possible with proper evaluation, individualized programming, and real follow-up care from people who know what hearing loss feels like from the inside.

Schedule a Consultation with Our Team

We're grateful for the recognition from colleagues who share our commitment to patient-first care. Most of all, we're grateful to the patients who trust us with something as meaningful as their hearing health.

If you're experiencing hearing loss, tinnitus, or simply want to understand your options, we'd love to talk with you. Call us at (352) 989-5123 or visit citrushearing.com to schedule a consultation with one of our audiologists.