Team
Meet The Team
Deborah Clark, Au.D.
"Debbie cares about the person she is talking to"
by Anon
"Debbie is highly professional and knowledgeable"
by Al C.
Deborah Clark, Au.D.
*I am not currently accepting new patients*
I grew up in Nashville, Tennessee. I have a Master’s degree in audiology from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and a doctorate degree in audiology (Au.D.) from Salus University.
The early years of my career were in large university and hospital settings. I spent eight years at The Bill Wilkerson Hearing and Speech Center and Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. As a young audiologist, I received guidance from some of the best audiologists and otologists in the world. It was a stimulating environment with exposure to a wide range of patients with various communication and health issues.
I also spent five years in Seattle at The Virginia Mason Medical Center and was a lecturer and clinical supervisor at the University of Washington Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences.
When I moved to Palo Alto in 1998, working for a private practice provided new and different challenges. I brought with me experience from large medical institutions as I embraced the opportunities of a smaller, more intimate environment.
At Pacific Hearing Service, we do everything we can to give our patients the best hearing possible. For us, it is not just about selling a widget. It is about serving, educating, learning, and listening.
The office culture is filled with compassion for each other and teamwork. We are all committed to helping each other provide the best outcomes for our patients. Every staff member truly cares about each other and about each patient that walks in the door.
One of my hobbies is my work! Jane and I founded our non-profit, Pacific Hearing Connection, because it is our passion to help people who can’t afford hearing healthcare.
In addition, we travel all over the world doing humanitarian audiology work in underserved countries like Jordan, Zambia, and Mozambique, to name a few. The cultural experiences are above and beyond the typical tourist experience.
Beyond that, I love yoga, dancing, and sitting in the backyard with my husband sipping a glass of wine.
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Ariel Fruendt, Au.D.
Co-Owner and Clinical Audiologist
Menlo Park and Los Altos offices
Rachel Appleton, Au.D.
Co-Owner and Clinical Audiologist
Menlo Park and Los Altos offices
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
Brook Raguskus, Au.D.
Clinical Audiologist
Los Altos office
Ashley Chwastyk Au.D.
Clinical Audiologist
Los Altos office
Ling Zhong
Clinical Audiologist
Amanda Duren
Audiologist
Brianne Mangold
Extern Audiologist
Kirstin Chang
Audiology Assistant
Garrett Canavero
Operations Assistant
Diana Gutierrez
Audiology Assistant
Ethan Chen
Extern Audiologist
Tamika Dawson
Patient Care Coordinator
Jana Jacobs
Patient Care Coordinator
Testimonials
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Hearing Journey Stories
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How past Secretary of Defense William J. Perry found Pacific Hearing Service the right experts for his needs
As a former Secretary of Defense, William J. Perry has lived a life that few could imagine. But just like millions of people across America, he’s also had to contend with a hearing loss.For over sixteen years, Pacific Hearing Service has been proud to provide William with innovative treatments and excellent care. It’s been fantastic to help him on his journey to better hearing.
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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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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.
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‘I call them my ears’ – find out why writer and NPR commentator Debbie Duncan loves her Widex hearing aids
Like many people, writer and NPR contributor Debbie Duncan’s children were the first to notice that she had a hearing loss, a friend recommended that she talk to the experts at Pacific Hearing Service. This is where she met Dr. Clark, clinical audiologist at the Los Altos office. “She’s wonderful,” Debbie says. “She figured out that I have a weirdly shaped right ear. She made wearing hearing devices comfortable.”
// MY STORY
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.