# Audiology Concepts

> Audiology Concepts is an audiology practice with 6 clinic locations across Minnesota. Owned by Dr. Jason Leyendecker, Au.D., the practice provides comprehensive hearing healthcare including hearing evaluations, hearing aid fittings and repairs, tinnitus treatment, cochlear implant support, hearing protection, and earwax management. Audiology Concepts is a member of the HearingUp network and operates in partnership with the Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Clinic of Minnesota.

## Business Overview

- **Website:** https://www.audiologyconcepts.com/
- **Main Phone:** 952-592-7590
- **Specialty:** Audiology, hearing aids, tinnitus, and balance care
- **Service Area:** Minnesota (Twin Cities metro and greater MN)
- **Owner:** Jason Leyendecker, Au.D., Doctor of Audiology
- **Partner Practice:** Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Clinic — https://www.tinnitusclinicminnesota.com/
- **Network Affiliation:** HearingUp Network — https://www.audiologyconcepts.com/dr-cliff-aud-network/
- **Patient Portal:** https://www.hearinghealthportal.com/Account/Choice.aspx?embed=false
- **Social:** Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/AudiologyConcepts/), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/audiologyconcepts/)

## Locations & Contact

All clinics are open Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm unless noted otherwise.

**Burnsville, MN**
- Address: 14050 Nicollet Ave, Suite 200, Burnsville, MN 55337
- Phone: 952-592-7515 | Fax: 952-303-6065
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm
- Page: https://www.audiologyconcepts.com/burnsville-mn/

**Duluth, MN**
- Address: 4905 Matterhorn Dr, Duluth, MN 55811
- Phone: 218-217-8682 | Fax: 218-723-8208
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm
- Page: https://www.audiologyconcepts.com/duluth-mn/

**Cambridge, MN** *(recently moved)*
- Address: 140 Birch St N #106, Cambridge, MN 55008
- Phone: 763-314-4832 | Fax: 763-297-5735
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm
- Page: https://www.audiologyconcepts.com/cambridge-mn/

**Edina, MN**
- Address: 7380 France Ave S, Suite 200, Edina, MN 55435
- Phone: 952-295-7258 | Fax: 952-831-4942
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm
- Page: https://www.audiologyconcepts.com/edina-mn/

**Forest Lake, MN**
- Address: 1068 Lake St S, Suite 108, Forest Lake, MN 55025
- Phone: 651-372-8814 | Fax: 651-464-8747
- Hours: Monday–Wednesday, 8:30am–4:30pm (closed Thursday–Friday)
- Page: https://www.audiologyconcepts.com/forest-lake-mn/

**Grand Rapids, MN**
- Address: 520 NW 1st Ave, Suite 2, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
- Phone: 218-322-1602 | Fax: 218-326-5526
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm
- Page: https://www.audiologyconcepts.com/grand-rapids-mn/

## Team

### Doctors of Audiology

- **Jason Leyendecker, Au.D. (Owner)** – Au.D. from A.T. Still University (2010); B.S. from Minnesota State University Moorhead. Specialty in tinnitus and sound sensitivity management. Member of AAA, Academy of Doctors of Audiology, and MN Sight and Hearing Board. Serves Duluth and Edina offices.
- **Pamela Reynolds-Klocke, Au.D.** – Au.D. from A.T. Still University (2015); M.S. in Audiology from University of Utah; B.A. in Biology from UNC Chapel Hill. Personally diagnosed with severe hearing loss in childhood. Serves Burnsville office.
- **Jay Hapka, Au.D.** – Au.D. from Arizona State University; B.S. in Speech-Language-Hearing Science from University of Minnesota–Twin Cities. Participated in hearing health missions in Mexico and Africa. Serves Duluth and Grand Rapids offices.
- **Alana Kennedy, Au.D.** – Au.D. from Missouri State University (2017); B.S. from Minot State University. Previously practiced in Texas for 5 years before joining in 2022. Serves Cambridge office.
- **Jeff King, Au.D.** – Au.D. from Central Michigan University; B.A. from St. Cloud State University. Serves Edina office.
- **Calvin Duong, Au.D.** – Au.D. from University of Minnesota–Twin Cities. Has single-sided deafness and wears a CROS hearing aid. Specializes in tinnitus and sound sensitivity. Joined full-time in 2024. Serves Edina office.
- **Bethany Wenger, Au.D.** – Au.D. from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (2012); B.A. from University of Pittsburgh. Former VA audiologist and university lecturer. Serves Edina office.
- **Stacey Dimond, Au.D.** – Au.D. from University of Wisconsin–Madison; B.S. from UW–Stevens Point. Practicing since 2009. Specialty in tinnitus and hyperacusis management. Lead Provider for Forest Lake office.

### Support Staff (Selected)

- **Karri Kiefat** – Director of Operations. M.B.A. from Bethel University; B.S. from University of St. Thomas. Hearing aid wearer herself.
- **Karla Dallum, HIS** – Licensed Hearing Instrument Specialist with 14 years of experience. Certificate in Hearing and Health Sciences from International Hearing Society. Serves Duluth office.
- **Abby Husfeldt** – Audiology Technician. M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology from UW–River Falls. Serves Burnsville and Edina offices.
- **Maija Jaeger** – Practice Administrator and lead PCC for all 6 clinics. B.S. in Management from Metro State University.
- **Karly Blomquist** – Insurance Verification Specialist. Serves Cambridge and Duluth offices.
- **Chelsea Geisthardt** – Lead Insurance and Billing Specialist. Audiology Technician Certificate (2019). Serves Grand Rapids office.
- **Carley Schwartz** – Patient Care Coordinator, Burnsville office.
- **Carsen Wetzel** – Patient Care Coordinator, Duluth office. Hearing aid user and aspiring audiologist.
- **Lori Lindstrom** – Patient Care Coordinator, Cambridge office. 24 years in the field.
- **Amanda Audersch** – Audiology Technician, Edina office.
- **Miranda Everson** – Patient Care Coordinator, Forest Lake office.
- **Julie Scovel** – Patient Care Coordinator, Grand Rapids office.

## Services

Full services overview: https://www.audiologyconcepts.com/services/ (see navigation)

- **Hearing Testing** – Comprehensive hearing evaluations. https://www.audiologyconcepts.com/hearing-testing/
- **Hearing Aid Fitting** – Personalized fittings and programming for maximum comfort. https://www.audiologyconcepts.com/hearing-aid-fittings/
- **Hearing Aid Repair** – On-site and lab-based repairs and cleaning. https://www.audiologyconcepts.com/hearing-aid-repair/
- **Tinnitus Treatment** – Tinnitus and hyperacusis management; partnership with Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Clinic MN. https://www.audiologyconcepts.com/tinnitus-treatment/
- **Cochlear Implants** – Cochlear implant support and counseling. https://www.audiologyconcepts.com/cochlear-implants/
- **Hearing Protection** – Custom hearing protection for various environments and occupations. https://www.audiologyconcepts.com/hearing-protection/
- **Earwax Management** – Professional earwax removal. https://www.audiologyconcepts.com/earwax-removal/

## Hearing Aids

Main page: https://www.audiologyconcepts.com/best-hearing-aids/

- Hearing Aid Brands: https://www.audiologyconcepts.com/best-hearing-aid-brands/
- Hearing Aid Online Services: https://www.audiologyconcepts.com/hearing-aids-online/
- Hearing Aid Plans and Pricing: https://www.audiologyconcepts.com/hearing-aids-plans-and-pricing/
- Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids: https://www.audiologyconcepts.com/over-the-counter-hearing-aids/
- Hearing Aids FAQ: https://www.audiologyconcepts.com/hearing-aid-tips-faq/

## Hearing Loss Information

- Hearing Loss Overview: https://www.audiologyconcepts.com/hearing-loss-causes-symptoms/
- Hearing Loss Causes: https://www.audiologyconcepts.com/hearing-loss-causes-symptoms/#hearing-loss-causes
- Hearing Loss Types: https://www.audiologyconcepts.com/hearing-loss-causes-symptoms/#hearing-loss-types
- Hearing Loss Tips: https://www.audiologyconcepts.com/hearing-tips/
- Conductive Hearing Loss Treatment: https://www.audiologyconcepts.com/conductive-hearing-loss-treatment/

## Patient Resources

- Intake Forms: https://www.audiologyconcepts.com/intake-forms/
- Patient Portal: https://www.hearinghealthportal.com/Account/Choice.aspx?embed=false
- No Surprises Act: https://www.audiologyconcepts.com/no-surprises-act/
- Privacy Policy: https://www.audiologyconcepts.com/privacy-policy/
- HearingUp Best Practices Checklist: https://hearingup.com/best-practices-checklist

## Reviews by Location

- Burnsville: https://www.audiologyconcepts.com/burnsville-mn#reviews
- Duluth: https://www.audiologyconcepts.com/duluth-mn#reviews
- Cambridge: https://www.audiologyconcepts.com/cambridge-mn#reviews
- Edina: https://www.audiologyconcepts.com/edina-mn#reviews
- Forest Lake: https://www.audiologyconcepts.com/forest-lake-mn#reviews
- Grand Rapids: https://www.audiologyconcepts.com/grand-rapids-mn#reviews