About your audiologist... Ruth H. Kaspar, AuD

Accuracy is the bottom line

"Many hearing losses are medically correctable. Our physicians depend on me to identify the place and extent of hearing loss so they can take the appropriate steps to correct the problem or offer suggestions to help. State-of-the-art equipment and ongoing education keep my skills in top shape. My former positions teaching at the university level and training graduate students and medical interns have prepared me well for this challenge."

• Experience: Audiology Faculty, Brigham Young University
• Pediatric Audiologist, Boston School of Medicine
• Clinical Audiologist, Group Health Cooperative

Knowledge erases fear and breeds understanding

"I try hard to help my patients feel safe and accepted. Children and adults alike deserve a welcoming, nonthreatening environment. I want my patients to feel they have a good understanding of their hearing when they leave my office. My goal is to explain test results clearly and in a memorable way so that after only a short session with me, my patients can then explain their results to interested family and friends. When others understand what you're experiencing, they'll be much more accepting and supportive"

• Licensed: Audiology, State of California
• Doctor of Audiology: A.T. Still University
• MCD: Audiology, Brigham Young University and University of Washington
• BS: Communication Disorders, Brigham Young University, magna cum laude
• Member: American Academy of Audiology, American Speech and Hearing Association
• Monterey Bay Audiology Group

A commitment to the community

"I'm excited to join the team at Santa Cruz Ear, Nose and Throat Group and to be a part of the unique and stimulating Santa Cruz atmosphere. I love this community and am grateful I can give something back, if even in a small way."

Community involvement: Dominican Hospital's newborn hearing screening program, taxi driver for six delightful children.