Hearing Care in Lakeway & Georgetown

Dr. Bea Smith is the dedicated audiology provider at Bristol Family Eyecare, specializing in advanced hearing solutions tailored to each patient’s needs. With a passion for using cutting-edge technology, she offers comprehensive hearing exams, hearing aid fittings, and personalized aftercare programs to ensure optimal hearing aid performance.

Dr. Smith graduated with honors from Miami University, earning a degree in speech pathology and audiology with a minor in special education. She continued her education at Indiana University, where she got her master’s degree and doctorate in audiology. Her career has taken her to two of the top 10 children’s hospitals in the nation, where she worked with patients of all ages and abilities. She is licensed by the state of Texas to practice audiology and fit hearing aids.

Beyond patient care, Dr. Smith is an accomplished researcher who has published work on genetics, hearing, cancer, and chemotherapy in leading scientific journals. Alongside her research partner, she pioneered a drug that helps prevent chemotherapy-induced hearing loss in certain brain cancer patients. Previously, she served as a specialist for a hearing aid company, training providers nationwide to enhance patient care. She is also a sought-after speaker at national and international audiology conferences.

Dr. Smith is a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology, reflecting her commitment to excellence in her field.

Outside of audiology, she has volunteered as a doctor in Honduras and is proficient in American Sign Language. Originally from Ohio, she enjoys tackling home improvement projects, fostering rescue dogs, traveling, and spending time with her own dogs, Hazel and Pfeiffer.