Liz Brassine , Au . D .
2018
Liz Brassine , Au . D .
Audiologist
McKinney audiologist Liz Brassine has earned a long list of credentials after her name –– Au . D . CCC-A , FAAA –– but opening up her own audiology practice 12 years ago is among her proudest accomplishments . With a kind , caring , and compassionate manner , Dr . Brassine and her talented team at Hearing Services of McKinney have greatly improved the quality of life for their patients utilizing the latest in hearing innovations .
With an innate love of math and science , she started working for an audiologist in high school before earning Master of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in Audiology from Northwestern University . After graduate school , Dr . Brassine went on to work for two audiology practices before spending 10 years as the national training manager of a leading global hearing aid manufacturer . In 2002 , she obtained her Au . D . ( Doctor of Audiology ) from A . T . Still University .
In the decade Dr . Brassine spent training other hearing care professionals around the country in the fitting and dispensing of digital hearing aid technology , her understanding of the devices grew exponentially and provided her exceptional insight into their increasing capabilities . “ I was in the nitty gritty of hearing aids day in and day out ,” says Dr . Brassine , whose knowledge of hearing software , technology , and products is quite extensive .
With over 36 million Americans suffering from hearing loss , and as the third most common health related problem in America , Dr . Brassine opened Hearing Services of McKinney to address this growing problem . To be able to serve an area near and dear to her heart , one where she ’ s chosen to make her home , is an added benefit . She knew her background both in hearing aid manufacturing and in private practice would make a difference in McKinney –– and it has .
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When Hearing Services of McKinney ’ s doors opened in 2006 , it was the only audiology practice in McKinney . “ In the beginning , it was just myself and a secretary ”. Meanwhile , Cassandra Wilson , Au . D , joined Hearing Services of McKinney eight years ago followed by Lisette Jackson , Au . D . three years ago . Together , they offer personal attention , service , and hearing aid knowledge that you can ’ t get from a chain or big box store . HEARING SERVICES OF McKINNEY 4201 Medical Center Drive , Suite 270 972.838.1300 hearinmckinney . com
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