Audiology Doctors in Minnesota
At Audiology Concepts, we’re committed to helping our clients restore their hearing and improve their quality of life. Armed with the latest hearing loss treatments, we’ll help you get back to doing what you love. Meet our team of highly qualified audiologists.
Burnsville Office
Stacey Dimond, Au.D.
Doctor of Audiology, Lead Provider
Dr. Stacey’s passion for Audiology comes from an ever-present desire to improve people’s quality of life through better hearing and communication skills. She also has a specialty in tinnitus and hyperacusis management. It is her belief that her educational, professional and personal experiences make her an Audiologist who can change your life for the better!
Dr. Stacey has been practicing Audiology since 2009. She received her doctorate degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison and undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point. She joined Audiology Concepts in 2017 after relocating back to the Twin Cities. Dr. Stacey is excited to provide exceptional hearing services while creating personal relationships with all her patients at Audiology Concepts.
In her free time, Dr. Stacey enjoys gardening and cooking while spending time with her husband, Jesse, and their beautiful daughters.
Professional Experience
- Doctor of Audiology – University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point in consortium with Madison
- Bachelor of Science – University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point
Professional Affiliations
Pamela Reynolds-Klocke, Au.D.
Doctor of Audiology
Pam earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1995, a Master of Science degree in Audiology from the University of Utah in 2001, and a Doctor of Audiology degree from A.T. Still University in 2015.
Pam was diagnosed with severe hearing loss in the left ear at age 3. Over the years she has experienced many of the same hearing challenges as her patients, such as difficulty hearing in noisy places and in groups, and these experiences brought her to the field of Audiology in 1997. She strives to educate her patients about hearing loss and to help them hear their best using improved communication strategies, assistive listening devices, hearing aids or cochlear implants.
Pam is married with two children, Avery and Kyle. She enjoys going to sporting events with her husband, Chris, and roots for all the great Minnesota teams. She enjoys spending time with family and friends and she also loves going to the beach, reading, paper crafts, and her two cats, Clancy and Bunny.
Eric Stevens
Director of Finance
Eric is responsible for the financial stewardship of the practice. That includes managing the practice’s budgets, conducting financial reporting, planning and analysis, as well as providing strategic input on growth plans of the practice.
He graduated with his Bachelor’s degree from the University of St. Thomas and earned his Master of Business Administration from the University of Minnesota – Carlson School of Management. Eric’s professional background is in sales and management. He previously worked with local hearing aid manufacturer, Starkey Hearing Technologies, for six years.
Outside of the office, he enjoys golfing, going up north in the summer, camping in the boundary waters, spending time with his dog Summit, reading and traveling.
Carley Schwartz
Patient Care Coordinator
Abby Husfeldt
Audiology Technician
Abby completed her Master of Science Degree in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Wisconsin – River Falls and her undergraduate degree of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire.
Duluth Office
Kelsey Putvin, Au.D.
Doctor of Audiology
Dr. Putvin completed her undergraduate degree in Communicative Disorders at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls in 2009, and her Doctorate of Audiology at Central Michigan University in 2013.
A Midwesterner through and through, she moved to Duluth after graduation and immediately fell in love with life along the shores of Lake Superior.
She is passionate about providing exceptional audiologic care and knows what a privilege it is to work alongside patients on their hearing healthcare journey. She enjoys working with patients of all ages, with a particular interest in tinnitus and cochlear implants.
Whether she is training for a race with her husband, or trying to keep up with her two boys, Dr. Putvin enjoys filling her free time with running. She also loves to take advantage of the endless hiking opportunities in town and along the North Shore. When she isn’t running or exploring, you can usually find her curled up on her couch with her dogs, or tucked away in a local coffee shop reading a good book.
Professional Affiliations – American Speech-Language-Hearing Association – American Academy of Audiology – Minnesota Academy of Audiology
Karri Kiefat
Director of Operations
Karri ensures that the practice is running smoothly and efficiently. She oversees Human Resources, training, accounts receivable/payable, tracking and strategic planning for the office.
“As a hearing aid wearer myself, I understand personally how hearing loss can affect your life and how important hearing instruments are to keeping you connected to family, friends, work and everyday life.”
Karri received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of St. Thomas in Business and her Master of Business Administration from Bethel University in 2009.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and son doing many activities related to sports, the outdoors and family.
Karla Beheng, HIS
Hearing Instrument Specialist
Karla is a Licensed Hearing Instrument Specialist. She went into this profession for the passion of helping people hear better, and to achieve a better quality of life.
She ensures that the patients are taken care of for the lifetime of their hearing aids. She assists the patients in selecting technology, fitting, and programming of the devices, cleaning, checking, and minor repairs.
Karla has been in the industry for 14 years. She received her certificate in Hearing and Health Sciences from International Hearing Society. Her passion for hearing healthcare, and building relationships is rooted in its ability to help her patients lead more fulfilling lives.
In her free time, Karla enjoys the outdoors, riding horses, snowmobiling, and spending time with her husband Duane and their boys.
Karly Blomquist
Insurance Verification Specialist
Karly is here to ensure that your insurance is checked prior to the appointment.
Carsen Wetzel
Patient Care Coordinator
Carsen is a smiling, friendly face when you come into the Duluth office. They are eager to help patients navigate the process to get scheduled, answer questions, or offer quick tips and tricks for hearing aid trouble shooting. They strive to make each interaction positive, informative, and engaging.
Carsen is an aspiring audiologist and looks forward to serving the hearing health community after completing their education. As a hearing aid user themselves, they enjoy using their life-skill based knowledge to help educate others about hearing aids, and breaking the stigma that hearing health and treatment isn’t “just for old people”.
Outside of work, Carsen enjoys spending time with friends at their weekly Dungeons and Dragons sessions, working on various knitting projects, or cuddling with their two kitties; Luther and Theodore.
Cambridge Office
Alana Kennedy, Au.D.
Doctor of Audiology
Dr. Kennedy has a passion for helping patients with all their hearing healthcare needs. She understands the importance of providing individualized care for each person’s unique hearing requirements and strives to ensure each patient feels informed and supported throughout their journey to better hearing.
Dr. Kennedy received her Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Minot State University and earned her Doctorate of Audiology from Missouri State University in 2017. Following graduation, she practiced audiology in Texas for five years before relocating to Minnesota and joining Audiology Concepts in 2022.
Originally from Manitoba, Canada, Dr. Kennedy now enjoys living in the Land of 10,000 Lakes with her husband and their cats. Outside of the office, Dr. Kennedy enjoys attending concerts and theater performances, visiting local restaurants, playing disc golf, and reading a book on her deck.
Jennifer Boblett, Au.D.
Doctor of Audiology
Dr. Boblett prioritizes patient-centered care by helping people based on their individual hearing needs. During her graduate schooling, Dr. Boblett worked as an audiology assistant and completed clinical practicum placements at a variety of clinics and settings, which has allowed her to stay current on evidence-based best practices in diagnostics and amplification.
In 2017, she earned her Bachelors of Science from Minnesota State University Moorhead. She then completed her Masters of Liberal Arts in 2020 and her Doctorate in Audiology in 2021 at the University of Minnesota.
Dr. Boblett is from Rush City and is excited to serve the community she grew up in. She provides hearing healthcare needs to patients of all ages and loves to see the positive impact that better hearing can bring to individuals and their families, including her own family!
Outside of work you can find her spending time with her husband, Trevor, and their mini goldendoodle, Sadie. They enjoy weekends at the lake year-round, playing cards, hiking the north shore and finding local ice cream shops to try.
Jessica Creasy, HIS
Hearing Instrument Specialist
Jessie completed her undergraduate degree at St. Cloud State University, where she received a Bachelor in Elective Studies. Since graduating Jessie gravitated towards the field of Audiology. She enjoys the fast pace and ever-changing advancements in hearing aid technology. Most of all Jessie appreciates the impact that quality hearing care can provide for our patients and their loved ones.
In her free time, Jessie loves to spend time outside on her patio with her two golden doodle pups Wilbur and Orville!
Lori Lindstrom
Patient Care Coordinator
Lori is a Patient Care Coordinator in our Cambridge clinic location. She enjoys helping people and finding solutions to questions or problems in order to make each patient’s experience as easy as possible.
She does this by managing the schedule to make sure each patient has appropriate access to care from our Audiology team, and is always happy to perform routine maintenance and cleanings for patients who need their devices looked at.
Lori has worked in the field for the past 24 years; her favorite part of her job is making people smile.
Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband, 4 grandsons and family on the lake.
Sarah Houfer
Patient Care Coordinator
Joanna Niemi
Patient Care Coordinator
Joanna is pleased to be your first contact in the front office as well as on the phone. Her goal is to provide our patients with excellent service by welcoming them, handling paperwork, and making and confirming appointments. She keeps the flow of visits as smooth as possible.
Joanna’s background is in Education, so it comes natural for her to help educate patients on the how’s and why’s of hearing treatment. Her favorite part of her job is the friendships she makes with patients.
She enjoys spending as much time outdoors in the summer and looks forward to gardening and landscaping her yard. Reading, needlework and her two grown daughters and a granddaughter keep her busy when she is not in the office.
Karly Blomquist
Insurance Verification Specialist
Edina Office
Jason Leyendecker, Au.D.
Doctor of Audiology, Owner
Dr. Jason believes that great service comes with great knowledge. He prides himself with staying up on all of the latest technology and treatments to best serve his patients. He also has a specialty in tinnitus management. He is here to help find solutions to your hearing, tinnitus and sound sensitivity needs.
“There is not one perfect technology for everyone. It is our job to find the best technology to compliment your lifestyle and your hearing profile. Through our process, I am confident we can come to that solution.”
Dr. Jason graduated from A.T. Still University in 2010. He started with Audiology Concepts as a student under Dr. Paula Schwartz in 2008. In 2017, he bought the practice and plans to continue the legacy Dr. Schwartz created. You can expect the best experience with friendly and knowledgeable staff.
When not in the office, you can find Dr. Jason outdoors and spending time with his family and friends!
Professional Experience
- Doctor of Audiology – A.T. Still University
- Bachelor of Science – Minnesota State University Moorhead
Professional Affiliations
- American Academy of Audiology
- Academy of Doctors of Audiology
- Minnesota Sight and Hearing Board Member
Jeff King, Au.D.
Doctor of Audiology
Jeffrey earned his Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and Disorders from St. Cloud State University before pursuing his Doctorate of Audiology from Central Michigan University.
Jeffrey always knew that he wanted to help others in life. He was unsure how he would do this until he took his first communication disorders course during undergraduate studies. After initially pursuing speech language pathology, Jeffrey discovered that his true passion was audiology. His goal is to improve the quality of life of patients and their family members by providing excellent hearing healthcare.
Jeffrey enjoys spending time with friends and family, hunting, fishing, and golf.
Professional Experience
- Doctor of Audiology – Central Michigan University
- Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and Disorders – St. Cloud State University
Calvin Duong, Au.D.
Doctor of Audiology
Dr. Calvin earned his Doctorate of Audiology from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. As an individual with hearing loss himself, Dr. Calvin uniquely empathizes with patients with hearing loss and understands that quality hearing healthcare comes from a combination of clinical expertise and a collaborative patient-centered approach. He also specializes in tinnitus and sound sensitivity management.
Born and raised in the Twin Cities metro, Dr. Calvin’s audiology journey started from childhood when he was diagnosed with single sided deafness and fit with a CROS hearing aid. This unique perspective as well as a love for helping others and an eye for detail led him to pursue his audiology degree at the University of Minnesota. Originally starting at Audiology Concepts as a student in 2022, he has since joined the team as a full-time audiologist in 2024. In his free time, Dr. Calvin enjoys listening to and playing music, creative writing, and playing games with friends and family.
Bethany Wenger, Au.D.
Doctor of Audiology
Dr. Wenger earned her undergraduate degrees in Communication Science and Disorders and French from the University of Pittsburgh and then her doctorate in Audiology in 2012 from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.
Coming from a family of teachers and nurses, Dr. Wenger enjoys educating patients about their hearing loss and how to accomplish the most with their hearing aids. She has worked in a variety of hospital systems, including the VA, and has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in Audiology and presented at state and national conferences.
Dr. Wenger is a Minnesota transplant: she grew up in Pennsylvania and then lived in Tennessee and Alabama for several years before moving to the Twin Cities in 2022. (With your hearing aids, you might even hear the slight southern accent she picked up.) Outside of work, she enjoys fostering retired racing greyhounds and has won blue ribbons in the Minnesota State Fair.
Professional Experience
- Doctor of Audiology – Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
- Bachelor of Arts — University of Pittsburgh
- Member of Academy of Doctors of Audiology
Abby Husfeldt
Audiology Technician
Abby completed her Master of Science Degree in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Wisconsin – River Falls and her undergraduate degree of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire.
Garrett Burns
Audiology Technician
Garrett completed his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies with an emphasis in Psychology and Audio Engineering.
Eric Stevens
Director of Finance
Eric is responsible for the financial stewardship of the practice. That includes managing the practice’s budgets, conducting financial reporting, planning and analysis, as well as providing strategic input on growth plans of the practice.
He graduated with his Bachelor’s degree from the University of St. Thomas and earned his Master of Business Administration from the University of Minnesota – Carlson School of Management. Eric’s professional background is in sales and management. He previously worked with local hearing aid manufacturer, Starkey Hearing Technologies, for six years.
Outside of the office, he enjoys golfing, going up north in the summer, camping in the boundary waters, spending time with his dog Summit, reading and traveling.
Maija Jaeger
Practice Administrator
Maija is ready to help schedule appointments, answer phone calls and manage paperwork. She is available to answer any questions you may have and lead you in the direction to get the best information in regards to our clinics.
Maija moved back to the Twin Cities after finishing school in Duluth, where her love for American Sign Language and being able to help people communicate grew.
Outside of work, she loves drawing, painting and taking photos as well as hanging out with friends, going on new adventures to new places and going up North and being outside.
Ellie-Sue Gustafson
Patient Care Coordinator
Ellie-Sue is a Patient Care Coordinator in our Edina location. She works with both our Audiology Concepts and the Tinnitus and Hyperacusis clinics. Ellie-Sue’s education and background is in Early Childhood and Special Education where she partnered closely with children and their families ensuring that they received the best care possible and were prepared for further education.
Much like she does in working with the patients at Audiology Concepts. She enjoys working with the team in Edina as well as our patients to help in answering all their questions and concerns. She does this by managing the schedules for all our providers, to make sure that each patient has appropriate time and access to care from both our audiology and tinnitus teams.
Outside of work Ellie-Sue enjoys spending time with her husband and son and their dog, Murphy. She is enjoys trying different restaurants, movies, and talking walks in the fall and summer. She also enjoys making handmade cards to share with others.
Forest Lake Office
Jennifer Boblett, Au.D.
Doctor of Audiology
Dr. Boblett prioritizes patient-centered care by helping people based on their individual hearing needs. During her graduate schooling, Dr. Boblett worked as an audiology assistant and completed clinical practicum placements at a variety of clinics and settings, which has allowed her to stay current on evidence-based best practices in diagnostics and amplification.
In 2017, she earned her Bachelors of Science from Minnesota State University Moorhead. She then completed her Masters of Liberal Arts in 2020 and her Doctorate in Audiology in 2021 at the University of Minnesota.
Dr. Boblett is from Rush City and is excited to serve the community she grew up in. She provides hearing healthcare needs to patients of all ages and loves to see the positive impact that better hearing can bring to individuals and their families, including her own family!
Outside of work you can find her spending time with her husband, Trevor, and their mini goldendoodle, Sadie. They enjoy weekends at the lake year-round, playing cards, hiking the north shore and finding local ice cream shops to try.
Jessica Creasy, HIS
Hearing Instrument Specialist
Jessie completed her undergraduate degree at St. Cloud State University, where she received a Bachelor in Elective Studies. Since graduating Jessie gravitated towards the field of Audiology. She enjoys the fast pace and ever-changing advancements in hearing aid technology. Most of all Jessie appreciates the impact that quality hearing care can provide for our patients and their loved ones.
In her free time, Jessie loves to spend time outside on her patio with her two golden doodle pups Wilbur and Orville!
Sarah Houfer
Patient Care Coordinator
Joanna Niemi
Patient Care Coordinator
Joanna is pleased to be your first contact in the front office as well as on the phone. Her goal is to provide our patients with excellent service by welcoming them, handling paperwork, and making and confirming appointments. She keeps the flow of visits as smooth as possible.
Joanna’s background is in Education, so it comes natural for her to help educate patients on the how’s and why’s of hearing treatment. Her favorite part of her job is the friendships she makes with patients.
She enjoys spending as much time outdoors in the summer and looks forward to gardening and landscaping her yard. Reading, needlework and her two grown daughters and a granddaughter keep her busy when she is not in the office.
Grand Rapids Office
Jay Hapka, Au.D.
Doctor of Audiology
Dr. Jay’s top priority is to understand each patients’ motivations and goals through relaxed conversation. With many reasons to decide to take action on your hearing health, he wants to know what yours are. The questions and answers exchanged on the way to finding these reasons are important. They help Dr. Jay explain the patient’s hearing ability in a way that has meaning, as well as finding the best solution.
He has always loved working with technology but knew he wanted to make a difference by working with people. With Audiology at the intersection of healthcare and technology, Dr. Jay develops personal connections with his patients while using technology to empower them to change their lives.
Dr. Jay is excited to be back in his home state of Minnesota after being in Arizona, where he earned his doctorate degree from Arizona State University. There he was also a part of hearing health missions to Mexico and Africa. He received his bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language-Hearing Science with minors in Neuroscience and Spanish from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities.
Outside of work, Dr. Jay loves to cook. His specialties are traditional sourdough bread and French Onion soup. (He’s happy to share and exchange recipes!) In the summer, he can usually be found around a barbeque pit. Now that he is back in MN, he looks to spend time fishing and snowmobiling.
Professional Affiliations
Chelsea Geisthardt
Lead Insurance and Billing Specialist
Chelsea serves as the “middle-man” between the patient and the insurance companies. She verifies and checks benefits prior to appointments which allows the patient to have the information at their first appointment. She also assists in billing insurance companies for all claims.
With a background in health care, Chelsea has always enjoyed helping others. She likes the challenge of working with insurance and making the pieces come together in order to help the patient. After receiving her Audiology Technician Certificate in 2019, she is now pursuing a degree in Health Information Technology from the U.S. Career Institute in Colorado.
Outside of work, Chelsea loves spending time with her daughter, Bailea, and their pets, family and friends. Most of her time is spent at gymnastic meets and church. She enjoys being outside, going fishing, watching movies, reading and playing games.
Julie Scovel
Patient Care Coordinator
Julie is your first point of contact at our Grand Rapids office. She is excited to help you on your journey to hearing better. With her attention to detail, she will help you with your scheduling, communication and paperwork needs.
Julie has been a member of the community for 20+ years. Julie has a passion for helping those in her community and the surrounding areas. Her other hobbies include gardening, reading, baking and getting out in the woods with her husband and son.
