Dr. Paula L. Schwartz
I believe that the education of the person with tinnitus and/or hyperacusis is paramount to their success in living with these issues. Many other organizations offer tinnitus treatments and promises of miracle cures, but very few provide a full array of services, experience and professional expertise that this clinic offers. At each tinnitus assessment, our patient not only receives a thorough Audiological evaluation done by me, but specific testing necessary to assess the tinnitus and the affects that it has on their quality of life.
I feel that there is no one tinnitus treatment that is suitable for every person, therefore, it is important that our patients understand the variety of options available. We continually stay abreast of new products on the market to add to our arsenal of tools for the tinnitus patient.
This clinic also works closely with the medical community to ensure that our patients have been thoroughly medically evaluated prior to their appointment with us. This three way relationship between physician, patient and audiologist ensures that the tinnitus is managed medically in addition to any services and products that we provide. After the assessment and completion of treatment, the physician is informed through reports as the results and choices made.”
Dr. Schwartz's Credentials
Dr. Paula Schwartz is a licensed audiologist in the State of Minnesota, with over 26 years of experience in serving the needs of the greater Minneapolis area. As a private practice audiologist in the Edina area since 1992, Dr. Schwartz has always had an interest in the area of tinnitus and in 2004 with the advent of her 8 year old son complaining of tinnitus, she was trained by Dr. Pawel Jastreboff in Tinnitus Retraining Therapy and opened the Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Clinic. Dr. Schwartz is also a certified Neuromonics provider.
Professional Experience: State Licensed Audiologist, Doctor of Audiology - Arizona School of Health Sciences, Master of Science - University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Bachelor of Science - California State University Long Beach.
Professional Affiliations: American Academy of Dispensing Audiology, American Academy of Audiology, Minnesota Academy of Audiology, Member of the American Tinnitus Association.
I feel that there is no one tinnitus treatment that is suitable for every person, therefore, it is important that our patients understand the variety of options available. We continually stay abreast of new products on the market to add to our arsenal of tools for the tinnitus patient.
This clinic also works closely with the medical community to ensure that our patients have been thoroughly medically evaluated prior to their appointment with us. This three way relationship between physician, patient and audiologist ensures that the tinnitus is managed medically in addition to any services and products that we provide. After the assessment and completion of treatment, the physician is informed through reports as the results and choices made.”
Dr. Schwartz's Credentials
Dr. Paula Schwartz is a licensed audiologist in the State of Minnesota, with over 26 years of experience in serving the needs of the greater Minneapolis area. As a private practice audiologist in the Edina area since 1992, Dr. Schwartz has always had an interest in the area of tinnitus and in 2004 with the advent of her 8 year old son complaining of tinnitus, she was trained by Dr. Pawel Jastreboff in Tinnitus Retraining Therapy and opened the Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Clinic. Dr. Schwartz is also a certified Neuromonics provider.
Professional Experience: State Licensed Audiologist, Doctor of Audiology - Arizona School of Health Sciences, Master of Science - University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Bachelor of Science - California State University Long Beach.
Professional Affiliations: American Academy of Dispensing Audiology, American Academy of Audiology, Minnesota Academy of Audiology, Member of the American Tinnitus Association.
Jason Leyendecker, Au.D.
As a graduate of A.T. Still University in Mesa, Arizona, Dr. Jason Leyendecker is glad to be back working in his home state of Minnesota. Dr. Leyendecker will provide new and current techniques to diagnostics, fitting amplification and tinnitus. He is not new to Audiology Concepts as he trained under the supervision of Dr. Paula Schwartz while in his doctoral program. Dr. Leyendecker will follow Audiology Concepts mission of the Three E’s (ethics, education, experience) while providing service to our patients.
When not in the office you can find Dr. Leyendecker up north at the cabin hunting, fishing, camping and just about anything else done outdoors.
Professional affiliations:
Member of the American Academy of Audiology
Member of the Academy of Doctors of Audiology
Member of Minnesota Academy of Audiology
Educational Experience:
Bachelor of Science- Minnesota State University Moorhead
Doctor of Audiology- A.T. Still University, Arizona School of Health Sciences
Trained by Pawel Jastreboff in TRT techniques
When not in the office you can find Dr. Leyendecker up north at the cabin hunting, fishing, camping and just about anything else done outdoors.
Professional affiliations:
Member of the American Academy of Audiology
Member of the Academy of Doctors of Audiology
Member of Minnesota Academy of Audiology
Educational Experience:
Bachelor of Science- Minnesota State University Moorhead
Doctor of Audiology- A.T. Still University, Arizona School of Health Sciences
Trained by Pawel Jastreboff in TRT techniques
Kathy, Clinical Director
Kathy assists Dr. Schwartz in both the Audiology Clinic and the Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Clinic. Her background includes a B.A.S. in Communicative Disorders from UMD, a teaching degree from Augsburg College, and a Minnesota Hearing Instrument Dispenser License. Kathy has been trained by Dr. Pawel Jastreboff in TRT techniques for patients with tinnitus. In the Tinnitus Clinic, she helps coordinate services, provides some of the follow-up visits, and is always willing to take a phone call with a question.
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Cindy joined Audiology Concepts in May 2008 and comes to us from Northern Michigan University in Michigan. Cindy retired as an Administration Assistant to come back home after being away 30 years.
Cindy is one of the people to greet you when you enter our office and also serves as Dr. Schwartz's right hand person in helping out in a wide variety of areas throughout the practice.
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