Dr. Leighanna Virginia Morris

Dr. Morris earned her Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Virginia in 2015. She then earned her Doctorate of Audiology from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in 2019, where she graduated summa cum laude. She completed her audiology fellowship at the University of Virginia Health System. Dr. Morris is a member of the American Speech- Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) as well as the Speech and Hearing Association of Virginia (SHAV). She has presented her research at national conferences for both ASHA and the American Cochlear Implant Alliance (ACIA). After spending many years in hospital systems (Medical College of Georgia, Eastern Virginia Medical School), she is thrilled to be back in Charlottesville serving the community which has served her so well over the years. Dr. Morris first became interested in Audiology due to her love of music. She is a classically trained musician and cannot imagine being unable to hear …and appreciate its nuances. She has also had tinnitus (ringing in her ears) for about 15 years and developed hearing loss in the last 2 years. Dr. Morris uses binaural amplification to mitigate the effects of her hearing loss and mask her tinnitus. She is a proud member of the deaf and hard of hearing community and finds great joy in helping her patients on their hearing healthcare journeys. In her spare time, Dr. Morris enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her dog, Charlotte, who is named after Charlottesville. She also enjoys cheering on the ‘Hoos, especially during basketball season, cooking, and exploring new places.