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Department Hours

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Closed	8:30 am 5:00 pm	8:30 am 5:00 pm	8:30 am 5:00 pm	8:30 am 5:00 pm	8:30 am 5:00 pm	Closed
Closed during lunch, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

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I am pleased be a part of the San Jose Kaiser Permanente Audiology Team. I started working at San Jose Kaiser in 2005. The majority of my time is spent completing diagnostic testing for a range of patients from newborns to seniors. I also work one day a week at the Kaiser Hearing Aid Center. I am fascinated by the ear, enjoy work with a great staff of audiologists, physicians and other staff members, and strive to provide quality services for a wide range of patients!

I received my undergraduate degree at Baylor University where I first discovered the field of Audiology. I went on to obtain a Master’s degree in Audiology at San Diego State and my Doctor of Audiology degree at Pennsylvania College of Optometry (now Salus University). Before coming to Kaiser in 2005, I was employed at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in San Diego, CA from 2002-2004.

I grew up in San Jose and enjoy being back in the Bay Area! Outside of work, I enjoy reading, hockey, hiking, running and kickboxing. I also have a black cat named Thornton.

Hearing loss is often an “invisible” difficulty that can have many effects beyond what people commonly associate. There are many social, emotional, psychological and education/employment impacts that are involved and vary in severity of each patient. Our goal is not just to diagnose hearing loss, but address the implications of any temporary or permanent hearing loss may have on an individual’s life. This may include referrals to other providers, aural rehabilitation or assistive devices (such as hearing aids, amplification for the phone or television, or other listening devices) to improve the quality of life in each individual. We also want to assist others who are impacted by your hearing loss-- whether it’s a family member, school, employer/coworkers, and social gatherings. I encourage patients to ask a lot of questions from their providers and help us understand the impact of the hearing difficulties, tinnitus (ringing, buzzing or other sounds in your ears or head), environmental factors, and any additional challenges you may experience.

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