Dr. Valerie Kun - Audiologist

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I was born and raised in Los Angeles, where I obtained my undergraduate degree at California State University, Los Angeles. I moved to the Midwest to obtain my Au.D. at Northwestern University.

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I have a few family ties to audiology: my mother is a hearing aid dispenser, and my older sister is an audiologist. Since I was young, I grew up with a knowledge of the hearing healthcare field and what it can provide for people with a hearing loss. I decided to pursue this career and fell in love with it! I completed my clinical externship year at Pacific Hearing Service and stayed on afterwards as a part of the team. One of my passions is providing healthcare to those who lack access to it, which I’m able to do by being a part of Pacific Hearing Connection, the non-profit arm of Pacific Hearing Service, and joining international humanitarian trips.

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I enjoy working for Pacific Hearing Connection, as we use evidence-based practice and patient-centered care to set patients up for their highest potential. We understand that the hearing device is not the hero, it takes a combination of the patient’s motivation, the healthcare provider’s knowledge and expertise, communication strategies, education, and patient advocacy to achieve the best outcome.

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Outside of work, I enjoy taking my Siberian Husky, Kodi, exploring Northern California’s beaches and forests. I enjoy visiting my family in Los Angeles, listening to podcasts, and watching movies and television shows, especially comedies.

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Professional Organizations​

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Board Certified Doctor of Audiology, American Academy of Audiology (AAA)

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A), American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology (FAAA)