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4905 Matterhorn Dr
Duluth, MN 55811
Call or text: 218-217-8682
Fax: 218-723-8208
Monday through Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
Schedule an appointment with our qualified Duluth, MN audiologists for your hearing loss, hearing aids, or a hearing test.
Audiology Concepts
4905 Matterhorn Dr Duluth, MN 55811
Discover what we’ve accomplished for so many others in Duluth, MN who were experiencing hearing loss. We can help you, too.
Hearing loss can feel isolating. But it doesn’t have to be that way. At our Duluth, MN, location we’re more than just hearing aids. We can help you identify the cause of your hearing loss through hearing tests and a hearing health evaluation to determine what treatment options will work best for you.
Meet Our Team
Jay Hapka, Au.D.
Doctor of Audiology
Dr. Jay’s top priority is to understand each patients’ motivations and goals through relaxed conversation. With many reasons to decide to take action on your hearing health, he wants to know what yours are. The questions and answers exchanged on the way to finding these reasons are important. They help Dr. Jay explain the patient’s hearing ability in a way that has meaning, as well as finding the best solution.
He has always loved working with technology but knew he wanted to make a difference by working with people. With Audiology at the intersection of healthcare and technology, Dr. Jay develops personal connections with his patients while using technology to empower them to change their lives.
Dr. Jay is excited to be back in his home state of Minnesota after being in Arizona, where he earned his doctorate degree from Arizona State University. There he was also a part of hearing health missions to Mexico and Africa. He received his bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language-Hearing Science with minors in Neuroscience and Spanish from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities.
Outside of work, Dr. Jay loves to cook. His specialties are traditional sourdough bread and French Onion soup. (He’s happy to share and exchange recipes!) In the summer, he can usually be found around a barbeque pit. Now that he is back in MN, he looks to spend time fishing and snowmobiling.
Professional Affiliations
Jason Leyendecker, Au.D.
Doctor of Audiology, Owner
Dr. Jason believes that great service comes with great knowledge. He prides himself with staying up on all of the latest technology and treatments to best serve his patients. He also has a specialty in tinnitus management. He is here to help find solutions to your hearing, tinnitus and sound sensitivity needs.
“There is not one perfect technology for everyone. It is our job to find the best technology to compliment your lifestyle and your hearing profile. Through our process, I am confident we can come to that solution.”
Dr. Jason graduated from A.T. Still University in 2010. He started with Audiology Concepts as a student under Dr. Paula Schwartz in 2008. In 2017, he bought the practice and plans to continue the legacy Dr. Schwartz created. You can expect the best experience with friendly and knowledgeable staff.
When not in the office, you can find Dr. Jason outdoors and spending time with his family and friends!
Professional Experience
- Doctor of Audiology – A.T. Still University
- Bachelor of Science – Minnesota State University Moorhead
Professional Affiliations
- American Academy of Audiology
- Academy of Doctors of Audiology
- Minnesota Sight and Hearing Board Member
Karri Kiefat
Director of Operations
Karri ensures that the practice is running smoothly and efficiently. She oversees Human Resources, training, accounts receivable/payable, tracking and strategic planning for the office.
“As a hearing aid wearer myself, I understand personally how hearing loss can affect your life and how important hearing instruments are to keeping you connected to family, friends, work and everyday life.”
Karri received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of St. Thomas in Business and her Master of Business Administration from Bethel University in 2009.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and son doing many activities related to sports, the outdoors and family.
Karla Dullum, HIS
Hearing Instrument Specialist
Karla is a Licensed Hearing Instrument Specialist. She went into this profession for the passion of helping people hear better, and to achieve a better quality of life.
She ensures that the patients are taken care of for the lifetime of their hearing aids. She assists the patients in selecting technology, fitting, and programming of the devices, cleaning, checking, and minor repairs.
Karla has been in the industry for 14 years. She received her certificate in Hearing and Health Sciences from International Hearing Society. Her passion for hearing healthcare, and building relationships is rooted in its ability to help her patients lead more fulfilling lives.
In her free time, Karla enjoys the outdoors, riding horses, snowmobiling, and spending time with her husband Duane and their boys.
Karly Blomquist
Insurance Verification Specialist
Karly is here to ensure that your insurance is checked prior to the appointment.
Carsen Wetzel
Patient Care Coordinator
Carsen is a smiling, friendly face when you come into the Duluth office. They are eager to help patients navigate the process to get scheduled, answer questions, or offer quick tips and tricks for hearing aid trouble shooting. They strive to make each interaction positive, informative, and engaging.
Carsen is an aspiring audiologist and looks forward to serving the hearing health community after completing their education. As a hearing aid user themselves, they enjoy using their life-skill based knowledge to help educate others about hearing aids, and breaking the stigma that hearing health and treatment isn’t “just for old people”.
Outside of work, Carsen enjoys spending time with friends at their weekly Dungeons and Dragons sessions, working on various knitting projects, or cuddling with their two kitties; Luther and Theodore.
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