The Audiology Offices LLC - Warsaw

Dr. Ann DePaolo Wietsma earned her Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) degree from A.T. Still University–Arizona School of Health Sciences in Mesa, Arizona. She also holds a master’s degree in education of the hearing impaired and audiology from Bloomsburg University in Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Science in speech pathology and audiology from West Virginia University in Morgantown.

Ann began her career as a speech pathologist and resource teacher for students with hearing impairments. She then spent 15 years as a consultant for a leading U.S. hearing aid manufacturer before establishing her own private audiology practice in Washington, D.C. Prior to relocating to the Northern Neck, she provided expert hearing care to a diverse patient population.

She is a licensed audiologist in Virginia and Maryland and holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-A) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Ann is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology (FAAA) and has earned board certification from the American Board of Audiology. Additionally, she is a licensed Virginia hearing aid specialist and remains committed to ongoing education, having received multiple awards for continuing education. She is an active professional member of the American Tinnitus Association, the Academy of Doctors of Audiology, and the Speech and Hearing Association of Virginia.

When Ann acquired the Mathews Hearing Aid Center in 2001, her goal was to elevate the standard of patient care by providing comprehensive audiology and hearing services for both children and adults in the community. Her extensive background in hearing counseling and rehabilitative services allows her to offer practical, patient-centered solutions. She has a particular passion for helping individuals with tinnitus manage their condition and improve their quality of life.

Originally from Pennsylvania, Ann moved to the Northern Neck from Silver Spring, Maryland, and now resides in Kilmarnock. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, cooking, and cherishing quality moments with her family, especially her granddaughters, Diane and Megan.

Dr. Kim Stout is a licensed audiologist who earned her master’s degree in audiology and her bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and disorders from James Madison University. She holds a certificate of clinical competence in audiology from the American Speech Language Hearing Association and is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology. Dr. Stout gained experience working in an otolaryngology group providing audiology services to children and adults. Her knowledge in the latest technology in hearing aids and devices can help you choose the best solution for your hearing needs.

Janie, BC-HIS began her journey with our team as an administrative assistance in 2007. She went on to complete a certification program as an audiology assistant for diagnostic testing. Working with hearing impaired patients, inspired Janie to advance her professional expertise. In 2013 she completed an extensive training program through The International Hearing Aid Society, which covered the study of hearing science, hearing assessment, treatment plans, and the selection and fitting of hearing instruments.

Janie has been awarded the Board Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences (BC-HIS) designation by the National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences (NBC-HIS) – the standard of excellence in hearing healthcare. This designation recoginzes Janie’s commitment to achieving excellence and mastering skills that translate into superior quality of care for all hearing healthcare patients.

Janie has a calm and special way of helping new and current patients acclimate to their hearing instruments. Her commitment to excellent hearing healthcare is shown daily as she interacts with our patients. Patients are always  surprised to learn Janie has a severe hearing loss and has worn hearing instruments since childhood.

A native of Virginia, Janie grew up in West Point. She and her husband  Aaron reside in Middlesex County. Their son, Chipper, resides in Virginia Beach.  She enjoys spending time with her family and her friends. Janie is involved with her community and is an active participant in her church and with her local volunteer fire department.