Audiologists
Austin ENT Clinic is fortunate to have a highly skilled team of licensed audiologists, with one or more practicing at each of our offices. Audiologists help identify, diagnose, treat, and prevent hearing, balance, and other auditory disorders in children and adults. Some of the conditions they may treat include hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo, and Meniere’s disease.
Their goal is to minimize the negative impact of these disorders and improve each patient’s quality of life by helping them find ways to communicate and connect with others.
Dr. Amber Bass is a native of Arkansas. She obtained her bachelor of arts in communication sciences and disorders from Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas in 2003, her master of science in audiology from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 2005, and her doctorate of audiology (AuD) from the University of Florida in 2008. She also served as a graduate assistant at Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock.
Dr. Bass has practiced audiology since 2005. Her areas of expertise are in diagnostic audiology, pediatric audiology, electrophysiology, vestibular assessment, assistive listening devices, custom hearing protection, musician earplugs, and hearing aids. She finds great satisfaction in helping her patients with hearing devices that improve their daily communication skills.
Dr. Bass is certified by the American Speech Language Hearing Association [Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A)], and she is fellow of the American Academy of Audiology (FAAA). In her free time she enjoys running, traveling, and playing the piano. Dr. Bass sees patients at both the Kyle and Lockhart locations.
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Dr. Hinojosa is a native New Yorker. She completed her bachelor of arts in communication disorders from the State University of New York at New Paltz in 2009 and earned her doctorate of audiology (AuD) from A.T. Still University in Mesa, Arizona in 2014.
Dr. Hinojosa is certified by the American Speech Language Hearing Association [Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A)]. Her professional interests include diagnostic audiology, vestibular testing, and hearing aids.
In her free time, Dr. Hinojosa enjoys running, traveling, the outdoors, and spending time with family and friends. She practices at the North Austin location Monday through Friday.
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Dr. Cassie Shipp received her Bachelor of Science degree from Texas State University in 2019
and her Doctorate of Audiology from the University of Texas at Austin in 2023.
Her areas of expertise include adult and pediatric comprehensive diagnostic testing, vestibular
assessment, custom hearing protection, in-ear monitors, and adult hearing aids. She is passionate
about finding the right hearing aid solution to help patients improve their communication.
In her free time, she enjoys exploring Austin, playing soccer and traveling. Dr. Shipp works with
both pediatric and adult patients at the Central office location.
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Dr. Deepa Suneel received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2015 and her Doctorate of Audiology from the University of Texas at Austin in 2018. She completed her clinical externship at the Henry Ford Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan, and is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (Certificate of Clinical Competence).
Her areas of expertise include comprehensive diagnostic audiology and hearing aids, with a particular interest in vestibular and balance disorders, as well as cochlear implants. Dr. Suneel works with both pediatric and adult patients at the Central office location.
In her spare time, Dr. Suneel enjoys adventuring around Austin with her puppy, trying new restaurants, and rooting for the New England Patriots.
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Elaine graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a master of arts in audiology in 1982. She is certified by the American Speech Language Hearing Association [Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A)], and she is fellow of the American Academy of Audiology (FAAA).
Elaine has been with Austin ENT since 1985. She practices at the Central Austin location in Suite 320 from Monday – Thursday.
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Jennica Falcon received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Washington in 2013, and her Doctorate of Audiology from the University of Texas at Austin in 2017. Her areas of expertise include hearing aids, custom hearing protection, and bone anchored hearing devices. When Jennica is out of the office, she enjoys running around Austin, playing with other people’s dogs, and singing in her car. Dr. Falcon works full-time with both adult and pediatric patients.
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Dr. Kailyn H. Lim received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2018 and her Doctorate of Audiology from the University of Texas at Austin in 2023. She completed her clinical externship at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and is certified by the American Speech Language Hearing Association [Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-A)].
Her areas of expertise include comprehensive diagnostic audiology, vestibular assessment, and adult/pediatric hearing aids. Dr. Lim finds both personal and professional fulfillment in helping patients hear better and reconnect to their world through improved communication.
Dr. Lim is fluent in Korean and works full time with both adult and pediatric patients in Dr. Kemper's office. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, playing golf, and spending time with her grandmother and her husband, Kevin.
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Kelli graduated from the University of Tennessee with a master of arts in audiology in 2002. She is certified by the American Speech Language Hearing Association [Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A)], and she is fellow of the American Academy of Audiology (FAAA).
Kelli has been with Austin ENT since 2008. She practices at the South Austin location every day except Tuesday morning when she travels to Lockhart.
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Lauren Ralston completed her Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) and Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.) at the University of Texas at Austin. Clinically, Dr. Ralston specializes in tinnitus management, hearing aid amplification, and bone-anchored hearing devices. She practices at the Neurotology/Otology office part-time, as she is also pursuing her Ph.D. in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. Her research interests are centered around cortical reorganization and representation in disorders such as tinnitus and hearing loss.
Dr. Ralston enjoys making meaningful connections with her patients through providing evidence-based practice and staying up to date on current research topics.
In her free time, she enjoys traveling, spending time with her family, and exploring the city with her dog, Wynnie.
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Dr. Greger is a native Texan. She attended Lamar University in Beaumont where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders and her Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) in 2012.
Dr. Greger is certified by the American Speech Language hearing Association [Cerificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A)] and is a member of the American Academy of Audiology. She enjoys all aspects of audiology especially diagnostic audiology, custom hearing protection, and hearing aids.
When Meghan is out of the office, she enjoys spending time with her family, going on runs, and playing with her dogs. She joined our North Austin location in July 2019.
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Dr. Melanie Garner received her Doctorate of Audiology from the University of Texas at Austin, and has been practicing with Austin ENT Clinic since 2009. She loves that audiology is a people-centered discipline with a strong foundation in science and research. It requires creative solutions with many opportunities for the practitioner to be a listener while working with patients.
A native Austinite, Garner can often be found walking around Ladybird Lake and traveling to cooler climates in the summer! She and her family love exploring hiking trails near and far.
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Rachel Boraten, AuD, CCC-A, joined the practice in 2018. She attended Ohio University where she completed her Doctorate of Audiology in 2017. She is licensed in Texas and Ohio to practice Audiology.
Dr. Boraten has experience working with the latest technology from the top hearing aid manufacturers. She is also experienced in vestibular and cochlear implants. She is comfortable working with all ages.
Dr. Boraten is from Cincinnati, Ohio. She moved to Austin with her husband. She enjoys seeing movies, doing puzzles and watching sports, especially The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Cincinnati Reds. However, lately, her time has been spent playing with her new puppy.
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Sara received her bachelor of science in physics from Carnegie Mellon University in 1992 and her master’s degree in communication disorders/audiology from the State University of New York, College at New Paltz in 1996.
Sara has been working with cochlear implant patients since 1996 and has witnessed the amazing progress in technology over almost 20 years. She is a proud mom of two daughters and wife of the coolest computer geek. She loves snowboarding and piano and is a strong believer in retail therapy.
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Sharon graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a master’s degree in audiology in 1984. She is certified by the American Speech Language Hearing Association [Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A)], and she is fellow of the American Academy of Audiology (FAAA).
Sharon has been with Austin ENT since 1986. She practices at the Central Austin location in Suite 320, Tuesday – Friday.
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Taryn Shelton is a board-certified clinical audiologist. Dr. Shelton specializes in audiology and vestibular diagnostics, as well as hearing aid amplification, for adult and pediatric patients.
Dr. Shelton received her bachelor of science in speech, language, and hearing sciences from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in 2014. She received her doctor of audiology from the University of Texas in 2017. Dr. Shelton is a member of the Texas Academy of Audiology.
Originally from El Paso, Texas, Dr. Shelton worked in a variety of clinical settings prior to joining Austin Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic. Her past experience includes work in private practice – including in ENT and neuro-otology offices – and with a hearing aid manufacturer.
Dr. Shelton is extremely passionate in providing the best possible care to her patients so that their hearing is the best it can be.
In her free time, Dr. Shelton enjoys spending time outdoors with her terrier Zippy and attending live music events.
Education
BS: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, 2014
Au.D.: University of Texas, Austin, 2017
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