Dr. Walter Otto has been an audiologist for over 25 years. He was awarded his doctorate from the University of Utah. He is board certified in both Audiology and in Hearing Instrument Sciences. He performed an internship at the Mayo Clinic, and a fellowship at Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. Among the good Doctor’s many other accomplishments: Held faculty positions at four universities and the Navy Aero-space Medicine Institute. Published articles in numerous medical and audiological journals, and made numerous guest appearances on radio and television. President of the Utah Audiology Society, the Naval Audiology Society, and the Military Audiology Association. Voted by the Naval Audiology Society, Audiologist of the year 1995. Dr. Otto's specialty is fitting hearing instruments with the newest digital technology for patients is truly a labor of love and care. As suggested by Dr. Otto: The impact of restoring hearing is dramatic – the quality of life for the whole family improves when we treat hearing loss for one individual. Clinical studies have demonstrated that hearing loss negatively affects physical, cognitive, behavioral and social function. Hearing loss causes emotional stress and isolates people socially. It has been linked to depression and dementia in the elderly. Proper amplification can improve all of these aspects of life.