HearCare Audiology Center - Sarasota

Dr. Mary O. Thorpe completed her undergraduate degree in Communication Disorders at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona. She then received her Masters degree in Audiology at the University of Kansas. After practicing Audiology for 25 years, Dr. Thorpe completed her Doctor of Audiology degree from the University of Florida. She is currently Board Certified in Audiology by the American Board of Audiology and is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology as well as the Florida Academy of Audiology. As an audiologist in the Kansas City area, Dr. Thorpe practiced in various settings including, hospitals, health maintenance organizations, and Ear, Nose and Throat practices. Dr. Thorpe gained a wide range of experience in diagnostics, including audiologic, balance testing, and hearing aid fittings. She has experience with all age groups coming from this diverse background. Dr. Thorpe, along with her family moved to Sarasota in 1987. She has worked in private practice in Sarasota for the past 23 years. Dr. Thorpe has provided hearing healthcare to many patients in the Sarasota community and has acquired an excellent reputation as a caring, compassionate provider. Her commitment to providing appropriate solutions has resulted in many satisfied patients. In order to maintain her board certification and to better serve her patients, Dr. Thorpe advances her studies in hearing science by attending educational seminars yearly. Dr. Thorpe and her husband Jim have been married for 34 years and have 3 adult children and one beautiful granddaughter.

• Fellow American Academy of Audiology
• Charter Member Florida Academy of Audiology
• Board Certified American Board of Audiology
• Practicing Audiology for over 30 years

Education:

• Doctor of Audiology, University of Florida
• Master of Arts in Audiology, University of Kansas
• Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders, Arizona State University Board Certified in Audiology

Dr. Nicole A. Rose completed her undergraduate degree in Communication Disorders at the University of Florida, and upon completion she then continued on at the University of Florida to receive her Doctorate of Audiology. Dr. Rose is currently a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology as well as the Florida Academy of Audiology.

As an Audiology Student at the University of Florida, Dr. Rose practiced in a variety of settings including Shands Teaching Hospital, Ear, Nose and Throat practices and private Audiology practices. She gained a wide range of experience in diagnostics, including audiologic testing, balance testing, cochlear implants and hearing aid fittings. She has experience with all age groups coming from this diverse background.

Born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Dr. Rose has grown up with a love for warm weather and water sports. She excelled as a springboard diver throughout her high school years and into her college career. Dr. Rose moved to Sarasota in May of 2012.

• Fellow American Academy of Audiology
• Member Florida Academy of Audiology
• Board Certified American Board of Audiology

Education:

• Doctor of Audiology, University of Florida
• Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders, University of Florida

Dr. Jenilee Pulido is the newest member of the team and is excited to be a part of the HearCare staff. Dr. Pulido completed her undergraduate degree in Communication, Sciences and Disorders at the University of Florida, and upon completion she then continued on at the University of Florida to receive her Doctorate in Audiology. Dr. Pulido is currently a fellow member of the American Academy of Audiology. 

Dr. Pulido has had a wide range of experience in different clinical settings. She completed her 4th year externship at the Bay Pines Veterans Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Pulido also worked for several years at an Ear, Nose and Throat clinic where she gained experience with diagnostic testing, hearing aids and tinnitus management. 

Dr. Pulido was born in Baltimore, but has lived in Florida for most of her life. In college, Dr. Pulido was an active member of the Filipino Student Association where she taught cultural dances to students. This organization is where she met her husband, Raymond.  She was recently married in April and enjoys being a newlywed. In her free time, she enjoys going to the movies and hanging out with family and friends.

• Fellow American Academy of Audiology
• Member Florida Academy of Audiology

Education:

• Doctor of Audiology, University of Florida
• Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders, University of Florida

Jeff Olson has been with the HearCare Audiology team since December 2007 starting out as a Hearing Aid Assistant and Practice Development Representative. Jeffrey received his Florida Hearing Instrument Specialist License in August of 2008 and has been performing hearing screenings, prescribing, and fitting hearing devices since. As an authorized Lyric Hearing Aid provider, Jeff almost exclusively fits this unique Extended Wear device. Although Mr. Olson was born and raised in Sarasota, his mother is from Austrian descent therefore, he is fluent in the German language and has traveled extensively throughout Europe. Jeffery received his Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from the University of North Florida. He earned an International degree in the German Language from the University of Innsbruck, Austria.  Born and raised in Sarasota, Jeffrey has grown up with a love for the water including sailing and surfing. He enjoys spending time with his lovely wife and beautiful newborn daughter.

• International Hearing Society
• Florida Society of Hearing Healthcare Professionals

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts in Business Management, University of North Florida
• International Degree in the German Language, University of Innsbruck, Austria
• Florida Licensed Hearing Instrument Specialist