About Us

More about our providers.

Our Mission

At PremEar Hearing, we treat our patients as we would treat our own family, providing personalized care and services to meet your unique hearing needs. We take great pride to ensure you are hearing your best, which is why we provide thorough counseling and education, whether it’s about your hearing loss treatment or caring for your new technology!

Our Providers

Jeffrey Smalt, CEO

Mr. Jeff Smalt is the CEO of PremEar Hearing, a licensed Hearing Aid Specialist practicing in Ocala for over 20 years. Jeff is a Florida native, born and raised in Leesburg. He is a veteran who proudly served in the military in the 82nd Airborne. He is a very enthusiastic, dedicated professional who excels in the knowledge and fitting of hearing instruments. This qualified professional loves to talk to people and hear their concerns to help them improve their quality of life. Jeff spends his free time playing golf or fishing.

Nina Menon Samal, Au.D.

Dr. Nina Samal is a licensed audiologist in the state of Florida.  She received her Bachelor’s Degree in speech and hearing and a Master’s Degree in Audiology from renowned universities in India. She received her Doctorate of Audiology (Au. D) from Salus University, Pennsylvania. She has extensive experience from pediatrics to geriatrics, and she is focused on hearing diagnostic and rehabilitation. Dr. Samal is currently a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology. She is very passionate and feels truly blessed to be a part of the profession that allows her to impact others’ lives positively.  She puts her expertise into insisting her patients get the best solution available to meet their hearing needs and support them in connecting with their families. She loves to spend her free time with her husband and their two sons.

Our Office Staff

Robin Hinze-Brewer

Office Manager

Born and raised in New England, with more than 20 years of customer service experience, Robin has spent most her career obtaining her interpersonal, management, merchandising and retail skills as a Cosmetologist. During that time, gaining an understanding of the changing technology in POS and computer systems. She has been with the PremEar Hearing family since the summer of 2022, and believes each person deserves a smile and respectful service.

Robin has a large, blended family and her Faith is an important part of her life. Her favorite hobbies are: crafting, music and gardening.

Susan Rinaldi

Patient Care Coordinator

Sue is the newest member of the Premear Hearing family and has worked in various positions in the medical field. She has worn hearing aids for over 15 years and understands the benefits hearing aids bring to our lives. Having formerly been co-owner of a hearing aid center with her husband gives her insight into the rewards of seeing patient’s lives improve with better hearing.

In her spare time, you will find her quilting, or spending time with her grandchildren, four of whom are currently serving or have served in our military, making her a very proud grandma .

From Our Patients

“Jeff is excellent and customer focused. He will work with your insurance company and make sure you have the latest and greatest product."

Richard Petrowski

"I am very happy and content with Dr. Samal, and I wouldn't think of going anywhere else."

Bernard Schechter

Contact Us

College Road Location

4414 SW College Rd.
Suite 1530
Ocala, FL 34474
(352) 236-6700

Silver Springs Blvd. Location

4620 E. Silver Springs Blvd.
Suite 501, Olde Town Village
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 438-0050