Meet Our Audiologist

Kelly Gibson is the Audiology Program Manager at Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock, California. Dr. Gibson brings a strong clinical background in pediatric and adult diagnostics including the evaluation of tinnitus, Eustachian tube, and outer hair cells of the cochlea. 

Throughout her career, Dr. Gibson has served on numerous committees at the state level to promote access to quality audiological care in her communities. In 2001, she earned her master's degree from the University of NM in Albuquerque, and in 2009 her doctorate from Salus University in Elkins Park, PA. In her free time, you will find her with her teenage boys hiking, going to farmer’s markets, and enjoying cooking together.

To connect with our Audiologist, please call (209) 668-5210.

Services Provided

The audiology program at Emanuel Multi-Specialty Care Clinic provides testing and evaluation for children (ages 1 year and up), adults, and seniors.

Diagnostic Testing

• Preliminary, thorough testing before getting hearing aids (hearing aids or instruments are not provided)

Otoscopy Exam

• Examines the ear canal and ear drum

Acoustic Immittance Testing, Screening and Diagnostic

• Tympanometry (middle ear pressure test)
• Wide band tympanometry
• Eustachian tube dysfunction testing
• Patulous eustachian tube dysfunction testing
• Acoustic reflexes (pediatric and adult)

DPOAEs (Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emissions) Screening and Diagnostic

• Examines the outer hair cell integrity and cochlear function

Audiometric Testing

• Pure tone air and bone conduction testing
• Word recognition and speech thresholds testing
• Tinnitus assessment (including matching and ability to inhibit or excite patient’s tinnitus)
• VRA (Visually Reinforced Audiometry) for patients who may not be able to respond to adult protocols
• Play audiometry