Our Audiologists

Ashley Light, Au.D., CCC-A joined South Lake ENT and Tinnitus Center in December of 2023. She recently married and moved to North Carolina area after several years as a clinical audiologist in southwest Virginia.   Dr. Light graduated from Radford University in 2015 with Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees in Communication Sciences and Disorders (COSD) and Psychology.  

She then graduated with her Doctorate in Audiology from East Tennessee State University (ETSU) in May of 2019.  Her clinical interests include tinnitus management, aural rehabilitation, hearing aids, and implants.  She enjoys working with patients to find hearing solutions that work with them and their lifestyles.   Dr. Light is licensed to practice audiology in North Carolina and holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-A) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). 

In her spare time, Dr. Light enjoys married life as Mrs. O’Donnell, spending time with her husband and their dog, Sophie.  She also is involved with her church and local community theatre.

Dr. M. Brian Slater earned both his bachelor's degree and doctorate in Audiology from The University Of Southern Mississippi. He completed his clinical externship Brigham and Women's Hospital, a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital in Boston, MA. Dr. Slater brings with him an array of diagnostic and treatment-oriented skills to provide top quality care to the Charlotte, Huntersville, and Cornelius area. 

Dr Slater has a special interest in helping those with tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, and working with them to develop a successful management plan.

Aside from audiology and hearing healthcare, Brian enjoys cooking, hiking, music, and supporting Tottenham Hotspur F.C. and the New Orleans Saints. Dr. Slater is licensed to practice audiology in North Carolina and holds his Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-A) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.