Team
Meet The Team
Rebecca (Becky) Dolan, Au.D.
Rebecca (Becky) Dolan, Au.D.
I grew up locally in San Jose, CA. I received my bachelor of arts degree from California State University, Chico, in speech pathology and audiology. I then went on to California State University, Long Beach, for my master of arts degree in audiology. Then it was on to the University of Florida to obtain my doctoral degree in audiology.
My mom studied audiology, and it was she who suggested I look into audiology when I was at Chico State. While working on my master’s degree, it was discovered I had a hearing loss. Although, I did not start wearing hearing aids until after I graduated and moved to Boston where I worked for a hearing aid manufacturing company as a field representative. This employment provided me with the practical experience of wearing hearing aids to understand what my patients may go through. It also gave me an inside knowledge as to how hearing aids are made and the research that is conducted for advances in hearing aid technology. From there, I moved back to the Bay Area and worked at an audiology clinic in San Mateo for 12 years.
I absolutely love and have a deep respect for Pacific Hearing Service’s dedication to treat each patient as a human being with different needs and abilities, not as a “customer” with the goal of “selling a product.”
I have a passion for helping people to hear well, empathy for my patients, and as a hearing aid user myself, I understand the frustrations that can accompany hearing loss.
Outside of work, spending time with my two children and husband is a priority in my life. I enjoy doing arts and crafts with my kids and any friends who want to join me. In addition, I love bike riding and camping in the mountains. I am also a former race car driver.
Request a Callback
There are many other misconceptions that may be preventing you from making a positive step-change toward better hearing.
If you have a question, a concern, or would like to have a no-obligation conversation with a hearing professional, then simply complete the “Request a Callback” form and we would be delighted to help.
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
Becky Dolan, Au.D.
Clinical Audiologist
Pacific Hearing Connection (non-profit)
Testimonials
// TESTIMONIALS //
Hearing Journey Stories
// MY STORY
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.
// MY STORY
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.
// MY STORY
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.
// MY STORY
‘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.