Hearing Doctors of Iowa - Ankeny

Dr. Jessica Rhodes Dimmick is the president and founder of Hearing Doctors of Iowa, Hearing Doctors of Illinois, and Hearing Doctors of Missouri, collectively known as Hearing Doctors of the Heartland. In private practice since 2012, Dr. Dimmick has turned compassionate patient care into advocacy efforts for those experiencing hearing loss and tinnitus. She has accumulated a specific depth of knowledge in the clinical assessment of hearing disorders, including hearing loss and tinnitus, with an emphasis on scenarios contributing to causation and tracking the progression of injury over time. Her specific experience is in the realm of injuries experienced by Veterans. Dr. Dimmick is an experienced and trusted evaluator of hearing loss and tinnitus cases with an emphasis in evaluation of military noise related hearing loss and tinnitus cases. In the pursuit of improved access to care for Veterans, Dr. Dimmick applied for Federal contracts to administer compensation and pension exams in 2016. Nearly 6,000 Veterans have been served by the Hearing Doctors of the Heartland network of practices since 2016.

As a doctor of audiology, Dr. Dimmick is an advocate for best practices in audiology and providing patients with quality treatment. Following the thorough assessment of a hearing disorder, establishing the ongoing needs of the patient and making short-term and long-term recommendations for treatment is Dr. Dimmick’s passion.

Dr. Dimmick was recognized in 2018 by Fortune, Entrepreneur, and O by Oprah magazine, as a leading woman in business in the Midwest. She is a graduate of Western Illinois University with a bachelor of science in Communication Sciences and Disorders. A doctorate of audiology degree was earned at the University of Kansas Medical Center. She is a member of the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) and holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A). Dr. Dimmick is a fellow with the American Academy of Audiology (FAAA), as well as a member of the Academy of Doctors of Audiology. She holds a license to practice audiology in Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri, as well as a license for Hearing Aid Dispensing in the State of Iowa. Dr. Dimmick avidly seeks continuing education and stays in tune with the latest developments in technology and rehabilitative services for the hearing impaired.

Amy has been practicing as a Hearing Instrument Specialist since 2007. She is licensed to service your hearing needs through the State of Iowa and has long served as a member of the Iowa Hearing Association. She is trained in hearing evaluations, programing, hearing instrument modification and minor repairs as well as continuous training on the newest and finest technology. Amy is an advocate on awareness of the importance of hearing protection, the significance of correcting hearing loss, and the positive impact it will have on the patient and their quality of life.

Dr. Tyler Duraes received his Bachelor’s Degree in Speech & Hearing Science, followed by his Doctorate of Audiology from the University of Utah. He completed his clinical externship in St. Louis, MO in an ENT clinic where he provided care for patients of all ages with hearing, balance and amplification services. Upon completing his externship, Dr. Duraes moved to Des Moines where he enjoys serving rural and metro communities in Iowa, as well as United States Veterans. Dr. Duraes specializes in the prescription, fitting and follow-up care of hearing aid devices, hearing evaluation, balance disorders, and tinnitus.

Dr. McKenzie Rosdail Kaus was born and raised in Sidney, Nebraska, and earned a Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology, Master of Science and Doctorate in Audiology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She completed her externship in a busy neurotology clinic working with patients across the lifespan. She also has clinical experience in ENT clinics, dizziness and balance clinics, and working with veterans. Dr. Rosdail Kaus is licensed in the state of Iowa.

Dr. Rosdail Kaus’s main clinical interests include evaluation of dizziness and balance disorders and evaluation and treatment of hearing loss across the lifespan. Having grown up in small-town Nebraska, Dr. Rosdail Kaus is also excited to provide rural healthcare to patients throughout Iowa.

Dr. Abigail Stecker was born and raised in the small town of Titonka, IA. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders from the University of Northern Iowa, before moving to Tennessee to obtain her Doctorate in Audiology from the University of Memphis. Her clinical externship was completed at the Omaha VA Medical Center. Dr. Stecker is licensed in the state of Iowa.

Dr. Stecker's clinical passions include diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss, auditory processing disorders, tinnitus, and aural rehabilitation. Her niche includes serving adults and veterans in the private practice and VA hospital settings. She is enthusiastic about finding personalized solutions to your concerns, so you can enjoy the moments that matter most.