Team
Meet The Team
Garrett Canavero
Garrett Canavero
Garrett was born and raised in Santa Clara, CA, and has lived in the area for most of his life, except for a brief period in Los Angeles for work. He earned a degree in business administration from San Jose State University, concentrating on global operations management.
After spending much of his early career in various manufacturing roles, Garrett decided to pursue a more stable and meaningful career path. Recognizing that healthcare is an industry with constant demand, he began applying for different positions and was fortunate enough to secure an interview with Pacific Hearing Service, which led him to his current role.
Garrett’s day-to-day responsibilities are quite varied, making every day unique. His role involves a wide range of tasks, such as troubleshooting IT issues at both offices, auditing stock, performing off-site installations of streaming devices, integrating new technologies into the organization, and building desks or hanging pictures (if he’s lucky!).
Garrett loves the diversity of tasks and how no two days are ever the same. He finds that the constant evolution and improvement within the office keeps things interesting. He also particularly enjoys installing TV streamers for our patients. While some installations are straightforward, others require extensive troubleshooting, but the reward is always the same – seeing a patient’s face light up when the device successfully streams audio through their hearing aids.
Outside of work, Garrett stays active with soccer, volleyball, paintball, and weightlifting. He also enjoys building watches, mixing drinks, and hosting dinner and cocktail parties.
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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.”
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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.