Jul 1, 2021
Dr. Jacob Iveland is a young but experienced audiologist, currently working as one of the Doctors of Audiology at South Bay Hearing. His family has struggled with hearing loss for generations, and at the age of three, Dr. Iveland was diagnosed with moderate to severe inner ear hearing loss. Since then, he has worked to help others like him achieve independence and comfort in their lives.
Dr. Iveland received his doctorate in audiology from the University of the Pacific. While there, he worked as a student doctor and intern at establishments including the California Hearing Center and San Francisco Audiology. He joined the staff at South Bay Hearing in 2019 where he specializes in cochlear implants and bone-anchored hearing aids (BAHA).
In this episode…
As a doctor, it can be hard to know exactly what your patient is feeling. In the field of audiology, most doctors can hear perfectly fine. This inevitably leads to a barrier in communication which can be hard to overcome. No matter how much time is spent in college or training, it can’t compare to walking in their shoes. Fortunately for Dr. Jacob Iveland, he is able to do exactly that.
At the age of three, Dr. Iveland was diagnosed with moderate to severe inner ear hearing loss. In fact, hearing loss has run in his family for generations. His familiarity with hearing issues has carried over into success in his practice as an audiologist. This gives him a unique perspective on treatment that can only come from firsthand experience. Want to find out more?
Dr. Mark Syms interviews Dr. Jacob Iveland, a Doctor of Audiology at South Bay Hearing, to see how his hearing loss has influenced him as an audiologist. They discuss the value of cochlear implants, how to work with patient expectations, and the struggles he shares with his patients. Dr. Iveland also describes his journey as an audiologist and the people who inspired him along the way.