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FACULTY FOCUS Dr. Amanda Ayars Dr. Amanda Ayars is an audiologist and clinical preceptor at PEI with extensive experience in adult hearing loss and amplification and clinical interests that include tinnitus, vestibular disorders and auditory processing. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Texas Tech University (TTU), and her Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences as well as her Doctor of Audiology degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC). Dr. Ayars was originally pursuing speech pathology as her career path; however, her undergraduate studies included audiology classes, which she really enjoyed and led her to switch career paths. “The biggest reward is the look and smile on my patients’ faces when they can hear again. You are able to reconnect people to family members and other people in their lives with whom they were unable to hear previously – their faces light up,” said Dr. Ayars. Outside of work, Dr. Ayars enjoys reading and belongs to several book clubs. She also loves all things arts and crafts, such as painting, sewing and knitting, and she recently started quilting classes. She also enjoys spending time with her husband and two puppies. Pennsylvania Ear Institute | 8380 Old York Road, Suite 1200, Elkins Park, PA 19027 Phone: 215.780.3180