Dan Finnegan, Au.D.


Career Path:
I was raised in the Central Valley of Northern California and obtained my undergraduate degree at the University of California at Santa Barbara and my doctorate in Audiology from the University of California at San Diego/San Diego State University Joint Doctoral Program. I enjoy all aspects of Audiology and have special interests in diagnostic hearing testing and Vestibular/Balance Assessments.

Audiology Degrees:
Doctor of Audiology: San Diego State University/University of California San Diego Joint Doctoral Program
Bachelor of Arts Law and Society: University of California Santa Barbara

Rewards:
The most rewarding aspect of my work is listening to the life stories of my patients. I enjoy learning about my patients needs and improving their quality of life.

What I Offer My Patients:
My goal each time I consult with my patient is to first understand their hearing problem. It is my job to introduce them to the hearing solution that is right for them and guide them through the process.

Licensure:
Board Certified in Audiology, Hearing Aid Specialist

Areas of Specialty:

  • • Experienced with birth to geriatric populations
  • • Skilled and practiced in counseling patients and family members
  • • Skilled and practiced in diagnostic studies for hearing impairment/tinnitus/site of lesion
  • • Skilled and practiced in the selection and fitting of appropriate amplification including the Otolens and Lyric hearing systems
  • • Skilled and practiced in troubleshooting amplification issues

Clinical Experience:

Tustin Hearing Center/Audiologist 2009 - Present
Shohet Ear Associates/Audiologist 2008 - 2009

Professional Associations:

AAA American Academy of Audiology - Fellow
CAA California Academy of Audiology - Member
ABA American Board of Audiology - Member
AAS American Auditory Society - Member