Dr. Kaitlin Rink
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Dr. Kaitlin Rink was born and raised in Puyallup, Washington. She earned her B.A. in Speech and Hearing Sciences from Washington State University and completed her Doctorate of Audiology at Western Washington University, which included an externship at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Seattle. In 2022, she published her research on remote auditory testing in the Acoustical Society of America journal.
Dr. Rink’s approach to audiology goes beyond the clinical setting. She has a passion for cochlear implants, diagnostics, and believes in the transformative power that effective communication has on a patient’s quality of life. With a focus on patient-centered care, Dr. Rink strives to create an environment where individuals feel heard, understood, and supported throughout their hearing health journey. Outside of her professional endeavors, Dr. Rink enjoys spending time reading mystery novels, cross-stitching, and going on long walks with her husband and their rescue beagle, Martha.