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.
Holly
Lead Audiology Assistant/CMA
Holly is one of Dr. Leavitt’s Lead Audiology Assistants and a part of our billing team. She has been a Medical Assistant for four years, her future career goal is to become a Nurse Practitioner. She is native to California. Holly is a valuable resource to our patients who are looking for first-hand information about hearing aid technology and strategies for successful adaptation to hearing aid use.
Fun Fact: Her favorite movie is “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape”.
Andrea
Lead Audiology Assistant
Andrea is one of Dr. Leavitt’s Lead Audiology Assistants 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 Dr. Leavitt’s 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 part of our team of clinicians that you will meet during your appointment. 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
Gabi is one of Dr. Leavitt’s audiology assistants and part of the billing team. She received her bachelor’s degree in political science and Russian, and is currently enrolled in pre-medical coursework to pursue her goal of becoming a physician. She is always happy to assist patients and help answer questions.
Natasha
Personal Assistant
Natasha was hired to provide help keep external pressures like insurance companies and hearing aid manufacturers from interfering with Dr. Leavitt’s ability to provide quality patient care.
Lilli
Receptionist
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 is currently going to school for Business Administration.
Fun Fact: She skied competitively for 11 years.
Jennifer
Receptionist
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