Our Doctors
Gary Fike, Au.D., F-AAA
Board Certified Doctor of Audiology
Dr. Gary Wayne Fike, Jr, owner of Palmetto Family Hearing Center, has been an audiologist for over 20 years. He has extensive experience in complete diagnostic hearing evaluations and hearing aid technology. Dr. Fike continued his education to the highest level to best serve his patients. He also obtained his board certification, which requires the most amount of continued education.
As a graduate student, Dr. Fike had a dream to one day open his own audiology practice to serve the hearing needs of families in his community. That dream became a reality when Palmetto Family Hearing Center opened its doors. Dr. Fike founded Palmetto Family Hearing Center with the purpose of providing personalized hearing care with the best possible technology while spending quality time with his patients.
Dr. Fike grew up in Painesville, Ohio and is a local resident of Fort Mill, South Carolina. Dr. Fike is married to Jenny, a Fort Mill Native, and they have two children, Noah and Adelie. Outside of helping patients hear well, Dr. Fike enjoys traveling and spending time with his family and friends. He is actively involved in the community as a board member for Bee Mighty, which serves families of premature babies, and as a volunteer at Children’s Attention Home.
Meet Dr. Fike
Education
- Doctorate: Doctor of Audiology, University of Florida
- Graduate: Master of Arts in Audiology, Kent State University
- Undergraduate: Communication Disorders, Bowling Green State University
Certifications and Licensures
- Board Certified in Audiology
- Fellow in the American Academy of Audiology (F-AAA)
- Licensed to practice Audiology and dispense Hearing Aids in the states of South Carolina and North Carolina
Memberships
- American Academy of Audiology
- Future Leaders of Audiology
- Audiological Resource Association
Allison King, Au.D., F-AAA
Doctor of Audiology
Dr. King is a Charlotte native with over 17 years of Experience. She enjoys working with patients of all age groups and specializes in Tinnitus Retraining and Management. Dr. King met her husband, Steven, while attending Appalachian State University. They live in the Marvin/Waxhaw, NC area and have two sons, Nolan and Brooks. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, playing sports with her boys, and spending time with family and friends. Dr. King practices in our Waxhaw, NC office.
Meet Dr. King
Education
- Doctorate: Doctor of Audiology, University of Florida
- Graduate: Master of Arts in Audiology, University of North Carolina, Greensboro
- Undergraduate: Bachelor of Arts in Communication Disorders, Appalachian State University
Certifications and Licensures
- American Academy of Audiology Fellow
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence
- Licensed in North Carolina and South Carolina
- Tinnitus Retraining Certification
Memberships
- American Academy of Audiology
Adam Nickles, Au.D., F-AAA
Doctor of Audiology
Adam Nickles is originally from Cleveland, Ohio, and found that nicer weather was missing from his life, which is what brought him to the Charlotte area. He has 8 years of schooling and fellowships under his belt, and recently graduated with his Doctorate in Audiology. He finds that patient centered care is of most importance and really enjoys working with the adult population. Not long ago, Dr. Nickles married his wife McKayla, who is a Speech Language Pathologist. They live in the Charlotte area and have a cat named Blue. Outside of Audiology, he likes to exercise, travel, and lounge by the pool.
Education
- Doctorate: Doctor of Audiology, Northeast Ohio Au.D. Consortium (NOAC)
- Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Ohio University
Certifications and Licensures
- Licensed in North Carolina and South Carolina
- American Academy of Audiology Fellow
Memberships
- American Academy of Audiology
How We Give Back to Our Community
Each of the audiologists at Palmetto Family Hearing Center are active within their communities. Community service and involvement are a priority for our team, and we are happy to be able to give our support to local organizations in North Carolina and South Carolina. We work with the Children’s Attention Home in Rock Hill, SC as well as Bee Mighty, a 501(c) non-profit organization. We are passionate about volunteering our time and hearing services to those in need.
