Staff

The importance of education 'to give you the best possible care requires many years of study, research and experience. Even though I've had an extensive formal education, my learning never ends. I continue to take many hours of advanced, professional courses each year, always looking for ways to improve your quality of life. Plus, my dual licensure ensures that your hearing is in qualified caring hands'

Licensed: Hearing Aid Dispenser, State of California

Licensed: Audiology, State of California
MA: Audiology and Speech Pathology, San Jose State University,
San Jose CA
BA: Speech Pathology, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
Continuing Education: Completes the required hours for audiology license and dispensing license renewal

An ongoing quest for knowledge
"One of the greatest advantages of belonging to professional groups is that I can meet with my colleagues to share ideas about ways to provide better hearing care, or to learn about new techniques. If I relied solely on my formal education, I might be unaware of a breakthrough technology or new procedure that could benefit you."

Member: American Academy of Audiology, Academy of Dispensing Audiologists

For the love of the community
"Physician's Hearing Aid Center is very important to me, but equally important is the community in which I live and work. I enjoy the opportunity to give something back to the local people. Not only is it a great way to improve the quality of life for community members, it's also a chance to meet some truly exceptional people."

Community Involvement: Guest speaker to various senior groups on geriatric audiology topics such as Alzheimer's and assistive listening devices.

Accuracy is the bottom line 'Many hearing losses are medically correctable. Our physicians depend on me to identify the place and extent of hearing loss so they can take the appropriate steps to correct the problem or offer suggestions to help. State-of-the-art equipment and ongoing education keep my skills in top shape. My former positions teaching at the university level and training graduate students and medical interns have prepared me well for this challenge. Teaching others is the best way to understand something yourself.’

Experience: Audiology Faculty, Brigham Young University; Pediatric Audiologist, Boston School of Medicine;Clinical Audiologist, Group Health Cooperative

Knowledge erases fear and breeds understanding 'I try hard to help my patients feel safe and accepted. Children and adults alike deserve a welcoming, nonthreatening environment. I want my patients to feel they have a good understanding of their hearing when they leave my office. My goal is to explain test results clearly and in a memorable way so that after only a short session with me, my patients can then explain their results to interested family and friends. When others understand what you're experiencing, they'll be much more accepting and supportive"

Licensed: Audiology, State of Californiaa۬MCD: Audiology, Brigham Young University and University of Washingtona۬BS: Communication Disorders, Brigham Young University, magna cum laudea۬Member: American Academy of Audiology, American Speech and Hearing Association,a۬Bay Area Audiology Group

A commitment to the community "I'm excited to join the team at Santa Cruz Ear, Nose and Throat Group and to be a part of the unique and stimulating Santa Cruz atmosphere. I love this community and am grateful I can give something back, if even in a small way.'

 Early training for highly effective care 

I was born and raised in Mexico.  I have now spent half my life here in California. My first exposure to hearing and speech problems was right at home with my own mother; then as a teacher with children who had both hearing and speech problems.  It was then that I decided that I could do something to improve the quality of life of many people as an audiologist.

 

Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.): University of Florida, Gainsville, FL

Masters of Science in Audiology (M.S.):  San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA

Bachelor of Arts in Communicative Disorders (B.A.):  San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology (F-AAA)

Certificate of Clinical Competency in Audiology (CCC-A): American Speech-Language Hearing Association

Licensed: Audiology, State of Califoria

Licensed: Hearing Aid Dispenser, State of California

Certification: Newborn Hearing Screening, State of California

Task Force Member: California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board

 

An ongoing quest for knowledge

My career path has been as challenging as it has been rewarding, and the case of every patient encourages me to learn more so that I can provide better services and give them hope when dealing with their hearing deficiencies. My passion for learning, combined with my desire to help, remains a vital catalyst I use to sharpen my skills constantly.   Although I have had an extensive formal education, I continue to attend advanced professional courses, various seminars, conferences and special trainings on the latest products, technologies and diagnostic tools in audiology to help you improve your quality of life.

 

Joining a wonderful team

I am so excited to re-join such a great team at Santa Cruz Ear Nose and Throat and Physician’s Hearing Aid Center.

It has also been wonderful to see our wonderful patients again!  I have missed everyone.  The positive, professional, and knowledge rich atmosphere that I experience here facilitate me to provide you with a wonderful experience when you visit any of our clinics.  I am thrilled to be part of the Santa Cruz County community again!

 

Community involvement:  Guest speaker to various groups promoting hearing conservation, hearing health, aural rehabilitation, and assistive listening devices.  Motivational speaker by chance.  Cook and gardener by choice.  Mother to three wonderful furry baby dogs.