Dr. Kelsee Lothes, Au.D.
Daytona Beach,FL
Summary
Doctor of Audiology with over three years of experience in diverse clinical environments, recognized for reliability, clinical excellence, and a strong commitment to patient-centered care. Demonstrated success in leading a high-growth clinic to exceptional profitability through optimizing clinical processes and effective strategies for hearing aid adoption. Proficient in diagnostic testing, hearing aid technology, fitting and verification, patient counseling, and practice development. Expertise in simplifying complex concepts, mentoring clinicians, and implementing best-practice protocols while delivering high-quality training that enhances provider confidence and improves outcomes for end-users.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Audiologist
First Coast Hearing Clinic
05.2025 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive audiological evaluations and communicate results and treatment recommendations to adult patients.
- Counsel patients on hearing loss, tinnitus management, and amplification candidacy.
- Perform hearing aid fittings, real-ear verification, programming, and ongoing follow-up care.
- Provide cerumen management services.
- Lead referral outreach efforts with physicians and community partners to increase clinic visibility and patient access.
- Coordinate and conduct community hearing screenings.
- Deliver educational presentations on hearing loss and hearing health to independent living facilities, Council on Aging groups, and community organizations.
- Collaborate with hearing aid manufacturers to provide joint community education on hearing loss awareness and best -practice hearing healthcare.
Lead Audioloist
Atlantic Hearing Balance and Tinnitus Center
06.2022 - 05.2025
- Conduct comprehensive audiological evaluations for adult patients and clearly communicate results and treatment options.
- Counsel patients on hearing loss, tinnitus management, and amplification candidacy using evidence-based recommendations.
- Perform hearing aid fittings, real-ear verification, programming, and follow-up care to optimize clinical outcomes.
- Provide cerumen management services.
- Train, mentor, and supervise clinicians in training and an Associate Clinician, supporting skill development, clinical protocols, and technology proficiency.
- Collaborate with hearing aid manufacturers regarding software, product updates, and troubleshooting.
- Support clinic operations, including patient intake, scheduling, insurance processes, prior authorizations, inventory management, and device check
Audiology Resident
Delaware Speech and Hearing Center
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Completed diagnostic evaluations for adult and pediatric patients and counseled on results and amplification options.
- Fit and verified hearing aids and documented clinical findings in EMR.
- Coordinated with third-party programs and grants to increase patient access to hearing technology
Audiology Resident
Karr Audiology Hearing and Balance Center
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Performed diagnostic and vestibular evaluations to guide treatment planning.
- Fit and verified hearing aids and counseled patients on amplification and assistive listening technologies.
- Conducted vestibular assessments.
Audiology Resident
Bridgewater Balance and Hearing
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Conducted adult and pediatric diagnostics, vestibular assessments, and auditory processing evaluations.
- Fit and verified hearing aids and provided counseling for amplification and assisted listening devices.
Student Participant
Ohio University
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Evaluated underserved school children, public health and private health care patients for hearing loss, physical ailments and speech disorders
- Co-treated with physical therapy students and speech pathology students.
- Provided training to educators in the public schools systems on sensory deficits, Autism and transfer techniques for wheelchair bound students
- Helps renovate classrooms for better acoustics, sensory deficits and wheelchair/walker accessibility.
Education
Doctorate - Audiology
Ohio University
Athens, Ohio04.2022
Master of Arts -
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, Ohio05.2018
Bachelors of Science - Communication Disorders and Sciences
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, Ohio05.2017
Skills
- Clinical Expertise
- Training & Mentoring
- Technical & Operational Skills
- Community & Educational Outreach
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Audiology Technology Proficiency
- Patient Counseling & Education
Accomplishments
- Titanium Sales Award 2024
- Forever A Learner- Core Value Award 2024
- Silver Sales Award 2022
Timeline
Audiologist
First Coast Hearing Clinic
05.2025 - Current
Lead Audioloist
Atlantic Hearing Balance and Tinnitus Center
06.2022 - 05.2025
Audiology Resident
Delaware Speech and Hearing Center
12.2021 - 04.2022
Audiology Resident
Karr Audiology Hearing and Balance Center
11.2021 - 04.2022
Audiology Resident
Bridgewater Balance and Hearing
05.2021 - 10.2021
Student Participant
Ohio University
07.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelors of Science - Communication Disorders and Sciences
Bowling Green State University
Doctorate - Audiology
Ohio University
Master of Arts -
Bowling Green State University