Meet the Team
Dr. Navid Taghvaei, ABAC, CCC-A
Board Certified Doctor of Audiology
Dr. Navid Taghvaei has been a resident of Arizona since 1988. He conducts very complex individual and group technical training courses and activities involving new and existing developments in the areas of audiology, products, software, and technology. Dr. Taghvaei has extensive clinical experience in pediatric and adult hearing instrument and cochlear implant fitting, programming, and rehabilitation. He has served as a practicing Clinical Director of Audiology in multiple multi-disciplinary otolaryngology and audiology clinics in the U.S. and internationally. Dr. Taghvaei received his doctorate in Audiology and master’s degree in Hearing Science from the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He has also served as a lecturer and Clinical Preceptor at both universities for audiology and psychology courses.
"I believe in practicing the gold standard of audiology for my patients and that the combinations of excellent patient care and service is what every patient deserves."
Carla K. Taghvaei
Operations Manager
Carla has more than 14 years of experience in the healthcare industry. At A&A Audiology, Carla is responsible for overseeing the day to day operations, as well as implementing professional development strategies to ensure we operate as efficiently as possible. Carla also oversees our continual goal of excellence in customer experience at A&A Audiology.
Carla grew up in Arizona and has lived throughout the United States and internationally. In 2017, she returned to Arizona to raise her family. She loves to travel, cook, bake, play tennis, watch movies, spend time with family and friends - and her greatest joys are her daughter and son (A&A).
Gail Padish Clarin, Au.D., CCC-A
Doctor of audiology
Dr. Padish Clarin has been a resident of Scottsdale since 1999. She has been an audiologist for over 30 years and has worked in a variety of clinical, leadership and academic settings. She has extensive clinical experience with both adult and pediatric populations and has published and presented nationally covering a variety of topics related to diagnostic audiology and clinical best practices. Dr. Padish Clarin received her doctorate in Audiology from A.T. Still University, her master's degree in Audiology from Indiana University, and her bachelor's degree in Speech & Hearing Sciences with a minor in Psychology from Indiana University. Dr. Padish Clarin is also a Yoga Alliance RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) certified yoga instructor.
Dr. Padish Clarin has one adult son, who is a graduate of Arizona State University. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, the arts, hiking, yoga, biking and cooking.
Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.
DR. KATHRYN F WEXLER, AU.D., CCC-A/SLP
DOCTOR OF AUDIOLOGY
Dr. Wexler has over thirty years’ experience with children and adults and provides advanced individualized care to solve your hearing difficulties. She specializes in hearing technology and hearing rehabilitation with a focus on person-centered care. She was a clinical supervisor for the Doctor of Audiology training program at ASU Speech and Hearing Clinic for twenty-seven years. Currently she teaches online classes in auditory rehabilitation for Arizona State University. She received her Doctor of Audiology from Salus University, a Master of Science in Audiology and Speech Pathology from Tulane University, and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan. She and her husband and son moved to the Phoenix area in 1990.
This is a wonderful day. I've never seen this one before.
Aislyn Ryan
Patient Care Coordinator
Aislyn is a lifelong Arizona resident, and has spent much of her time working with people of all ages, backgrounds, and neurodiversities. She manages the front desk along with Carla, making sure everything runs smoothly and efficiently. She enjoys helping however she can, and always strives to make each client feel welcome and comfortable.
Aislyn loves to volunteer with children and the special needs community. She likes to bake, watch movies, and spend time with her family and two dogs.
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