Audiology near Tacoma, WA

Biography: Wendy Baggott, AuD, is a caring, understanding audiologist who offers comprehensive evaluation and treatment of hearing and balance disorders for patients of all ages, from pediatrics to geriatrics. In addition to general hearing evaluations, Dr. Baggott treats tinnitus and balance disorders, and offers aural rehabilitation and vestibular testing. She employs a variety of hearing-assistive devices, including bone-anchored hearing aids and cochlear implants._x000D_ Dr. Baggott pays careful attention to each patient's individual needs while treating with proven best practices. She believes getting to know each patient and developing a friendly rapport is key to helping maintain or improve her patients' quality of life._x000D_ Dr. Baggott is a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology and holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

Care Philosophy: Lee Zarella, AuD, is dedicated and committed to excellence in patient care and has more than 15 years experience in audiology. He is a member of the American Academy of Audiology and the Washington Society of Audiology. Dr. Zarella holds a certificate of clinical competence awarded by the American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association. He obtained is doctorate degree from A.T. Still University and holds a Masters of Arts degree in Audiology from San Jose State University. Dr. Zarella is a Washington state licensed Audiologist with experience in fitting a wide range of digital hearing aids, bone anchored hearing aids (BAHA), and cochlear implants. Diagnostically, he specializes in evaluating hearing loss, balance disorders, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and auditory nerve function. In his spare time, Dr. Zarella enjoys playing soccer, skiing and coaching children's soccer.

Care Philosophy: Alexandra Alfieri, AuD, specializes in patient-centered audiology care and education. Her areas of expertise include general audiology, adult diagnostics and amplification, and tinnitus. Alexandra strives to build rapport and trust with current and prospective patients. She offers evidence-based practices while meeting patients where they are to provide the best hearing health care experience. Alexandra is a member of the Washington State Academy of Audiology, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Academy of Doctors of Audiology and American Academy of Audiology.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Baduria is a caring and compassionate professional who strives to provide individualized patient care. Dr. Baduria received his Doctorate of Audiology from A.T. Still University of Health Sciences and he received his B.A. and M.A. degrees from Western Washington University in Bellingham. Dr. Baduria holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-A) in Audiology, which is awarded by the American-Speech-Language and Hearing Association. He is also a member of the American Academy of Audiology and is a Washington State Licensed Audiologist (#2604). Dr. Baduria provides a comprehensive array of diagnostic services related to the evaluation of hearing and balance disorders. In addition, he remains current with the most recent advances in hearing aid technology.