Team
Meet The Team
Ariel Fruendt, Au.D.
Ariel Fruendt, Au.D.
Clinical Audiologist
Menlo Park office
I went to school at Northwestern University for my undergraduate degree and Au.D. I completed my clinical externship at UCSF Medical Center, then worked in private practice. We moved to Chicago for my husband’s job and I worked in private practice there before joining the clinical faculty at Northwestern University’s on-campus clinic. I served as a preceptor for Au.D. students, focusing on adult diagnostics and treatment, tinnitus management, and hearing conservation. I also taught ethics in audiology courses and oversaw an amplification lecture series.
My favorite thing about Pacific Hearing Service is the dynamic and supportive team environment that always puts the patient first, with dedication to using evidence-based practice in our everyday protocols.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family – husband Nick and infant son Owen. We love exploring the outdoors – walking, running, biking, hiking, and discovering everything the Bay Area has to offer.
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Jane H. Baxter, Au.D.
Co-Owner and Clinical Audiologist
Menlo Park office
Deborah Clark, Au.D.
Co-Owner and Clinical Audiologist
Los Altos office
Rachel Appleton, Au.D.
Clinical Audiologist
Menlo Park office
Rebecca (Becky) Dolan, Au.D.
Clinical Audiologist
Los Altos office
Ariel Fruendt, Au.D.
Clinical Audiologist
Menlo Park office
Brook Raguskus, Au.D.
Clinical Audiologist
Los Altos office
Margaret (Peg) Lisi, Au.D.
Clinical Audiologist
Menlo Park office
Valerie T. Kun, Au.D.
Clinical Audiologist
Menlo Park office
Testimonials
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Hearing Journey Stories
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We’re proud to call Ann Hardy a patient: she’s a true Silicon Valley pioneer and a friend.
As a pioneer in computer programming, Ann joined IBM in New York in 1956. Among other projects, Ann worked on one of the first Fortran compilers, which was for STRETCH, IBM’s supercomputer of the day. STRETCH can now be seen in the Computer History Museum.
Ann’s hearing loss journey started when she visited her doctor to complain that she couldn’t hear very well. He referred her to Dr. Deborah Clark at Pacific Hearing Service.
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I immediately had confidence that this was the place for me.
I first acted on my hearing loss about 30 years ago when I was in my mid 30’s. Being aware that I was missing parts of conversations was the impetus for taking action. But I first visited Pacific Hearing 7 years ago and by that time, I had lots of experience with audiologists and hearing aids. I was looking for an audiologist who was knowledgeable of options, would listen to my needs, and be willing to stick with me to find a solution.
I had been referred by a friend I trusted and I immediately had confidence that this was the place for me.
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They are committed to getting the best results for each patient.
My first experience of a hearing challenge was when I had a sudden and profound hearing loss in my left ear. Prior to visiting Pacific Hearing Service, I didn’t have any concerns, but I was anxious to see what Dr. Baxter and her team could do for me.
My first impression was that Dr. Baxter and her team were extremely passionate about helping those who have lost their hearing and committed to getting the best results for each patient. They are also very thorough and knowledgeable.
They have improved my hearing so that I am not constantly having to say, “What did you say?” or, “Sorry, but I can’t hear you.”My overall verdict of Pacific Hearing Service is that they are excellent.
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They did an outstanding job for my father
I first realized that I may have a hearing challenge when I wasn’t able to hear people with soft voices and when I needed the television to be loud. I knew about Pacific Hearing Service, as they did an outstanding job with my father, and I found them to be professional, capable, compassionate, kind, and sincere. By working with them, it has improved the quality of my life. I have no need to ask others to repeat things or tolerate the television being too loud. They are the best service provider of ANY that I have now or had in the past.
Top notch people, products, and processes.
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How Dr. Deborah Clark saved Tom from Brain Surgery
Tom went to Dr. Deborah Clark at Pacific Hearing Service for a second opinion, and his own words says, “She saved me from brain surgery.” – She advised that he may not need surgery and her help resulted in him getting the advice of a neurologist that advised that he didn’t need brain surgery.
The rest is history and Dr. Deborah has been helping Tom to achieve better hearing and continue to bring his unique and memorable personality to the world.