Ron Leavitt, Au.D.

Owner/Audiologist

Upon completion of his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at one of the nation’s top-rated Audiology programs at University of Arizona, Ron Leavitt, Au. D., began publishing scientific articles and text books on hearing aids, ear mold acoustics, noise induced hearing loss, hearing science and assistive listening technology. He received his doctorate in Audiology from Arizona School of Health Sciences.

All audiology faculty members at Dr. Leavitt’s alma mater, the University of Arizona, had academic, research and clinical assignments. This trio of assignments was designed to assure all research was clinically relevant.

Dr. Leavitt has served as a consultant to the U.S. Forest Service, American Bar Association and Hearing Loss Association of America. He also served on the Grant Review Committee for the Tinnitus Research Program at Oregon Health Science University. He has presented at conferences and seminars internationally on hearing-loss related issues.

Dr. Leavitt spent 8 years as audiologist at Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis and 10 years as Director of the Audiology Clinic and as senior instructor in Audiology and American Sign Language in the Department of Audiology and Speech Communication at Oregon State University before going into private practice.

Dr. Leavitt has maintained this commitment to clinical work and research. He insists that all hearing aids recommended in our clinic meet the rigorous standards of unbiased product testers. All hearing aid fitting and evaluation procedures must be free of manufacturer bias. We use the best, most advanced scientific methods and technology.

Bryce

Director of Operations

Bryce is a huge part of our front office, by greeting patients and helping answer the phones. He oversees the clinic and all its small details, making sure everything runs smoothly in the office. He can help with any questions you might have regarding insurance or hearing aid services/orders. Bryce is native to Roseburg, Oregon and has an associates degree in Computer Science.

Fun Fact: He played the flute in a marching band.

Andrea

Lead Audiology Assistant

Andrea is the Lead Audiology Assistant and a part of our billing team. She has an education in biology, her future career goal is to be a Physician’s Assistant. Andrea is native to Rhode Island. She has a very friendly way about her and is always willing to answer any questions you might have.

Fun Fact: She is an animal lover and has numerous pets of her own.

Hefziba

Audiology Assistant

Hefziba is the bilingual Audiology Assistant and part of our billing team. She is cross-trained in front and back office needs and is knowledgeable about hearing aids, insurance, and the auditory system. Hefziba is a kind individual and will be able to answer any questions you might have.

Fun Fact: She is native to Oregon and has lived in various parts within it

Kaitlyn

Audiology Assistant

Kaitlyn is one of the audiology assistants and part of the billing team. She assists in conducting your hearing tests and will be able to answer any questions regarding your hearing and the systems that are a part of it.

Gabi

Audiology Assistant

Madeline

Audiology Assistant

Madeline is one of the audiology assistants and a part of the billing team. She is dedicated to helping people improve their hearing and quality of life. She assists the other back office staff with patient tests, fitting hearing aids, and providing passionate care to patients.

Natasha

Patient Care Coordinator

Natasha is a part of the front office staff. She helps with hearing aid orders, answers the phone, and assists with walk-ins. She is happy and willing to answer any questions you might have. Natasha is local to Philomath, Oregon.

Fun Fact: She likes to go bird watching in her free time! She also has a pet snake named Jörmungandr.

Lilli

Patient Care Coordinator

Lilli is a part of our front office staff. She helps schedule new referred patients, answer phones, and assists with walk-ins. She is happy and willing to answer any questions you might have. Lilli is local to Corvallis, Oregon. She recently graduated with an Associate’s degree from LBCC.

Fun Fact: She skied competitively for 11 years.

Jennifer

Patient Care Coordinator

Jennifer is a part of our front office staff. She helps schedule patients, answer phones, and assists with walk-ins. She is happy and willing to answer any questions you might have. She also has the additional responsibility of calling and confirming insurance benefits in order to give patients a relative idea of what to expect to pay.

Tanya

Veterans Medical Representative