Ann R. Smith, AuD, CCC-A

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About

Dr. Annie Smith has been working with the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network since earning her clinical doctorate in audiology from The University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa in 2015. Prior to graduation, she completed a year-long clinical externship at The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, as well as the Center for Disabilities and Development. Additionally, Dr. Smith completed a year-long traineeship with the Iowa Leadership Education and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Program, focusing on family-centered, interdisciplinary care for patients with developmental disabilities. While at the University of Iowa, Dr. Smith completed advanced tinnitus training with Dr. Richard Tyler. She also attended several tinnitus conferences to expand her knowledge. In 2021, she completed extensive training in treating misophonia patients through the Misophonia Association.

Dr. Smith’s training and clinical interests include diagnostic audiological testing, amplification, aural rehabilitation, tinnitus, hyperacusis and misophonia. She enjoys creating customized treatment plans for each patient utilizing cutting-edge technology and evidence-based practice. She believes every patient and family comes in to clinic with a different background and different needs and deserves to be treated as such to maximize success.

Overview

Treatment & Services

Assistive Listening Devices
Aural Rehabilitation with Pediatric and Adult Hearing Loss
Cochlear Implants
Diagnostic Audiology
Hearing Aids
Hearing Loss Prevention
Ototoxicity Monitoring
Speech Perception

Diseases & Conditions

Genetics and Hearing Loss
Hearing
Hearing Loss
Hyperacusis
Misophonia
Tinnitus

Ages Seen

Infant
Child
Adolescent
Adult
Senior

Languages Spoken

English

Hospital Affiliations

Froedtert Hospital

Locations

Center For Advanced Care - Froedtert Hospital

Education & Training

University of Iowa - Iowa City - Doctorate in Audiology - (2015)

University of Iowa - Iowa City - Fellow in Audiology - (2014-2015)

Patient Reviews

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Ratings

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Thank you for your wonderful care, patience and concern. I so appreciate having you as my audiologist.
Overall outstanding!
Ann Smith provides friendly and highly competent professional audiology care.
She was great worked with me told me when I needed to know that's why I keep coming back
I was made to feel very comfortable and was very happy how all my questions were answered. I was very well informed by the provider on what my medical situation was and how we could manage it.
This was the 1st time meeting Ann R. Smith (AUD) and she was FANTASTIC. From her initial greeting through her walking me out of the office door she was kind, genuine, passionate about her job, and a wonderful listener. She never made me feel rushed, nor did she try to invalidate how I was feeling. She was extremely professional with a keen insight into how anxious patients can be regarding their symptoms and the anguish they are dealing with. She would not over-steer the conversation, but rather let it flow organically to allow for the best insight into what I was feeling and how my tinnitus Impacts my life. She was concerned about other medical factors In my life and allowed me to express how they might be triggers that could be exasperating my symptoms. While conducting the hearing test she was patient with my claustrophobia and made me feel at ease and comfortable with the test. After the hearing test she spent a great deal of time talking to me about the results, where I can go from here, and many suggestions on how to help me deal with tinnitus. I walked out of the office feeling valued as a person and patient, that there Is hope for me when It comes to tinnitus, and provided me with multiple tools to help me along my journey. I apologized multiple times about how much I was talking because I have never had a medical professional spend so much time with me during an Initial visit. I would really like her to be recognized for her kindness, positive attitude, and spectacular bed-side manner. Though I am not sure If I will need to visit her again, but If I do feel as though my tinnitus becomes more troubling I would not hesitate to see her again...matter of fact I would enjoy it (which Is not always how I feel dealing with my medical concerns). Please feel free to share my comments with Ann, I truly believe she deserves to be recognized for providing such extraordinary care to her patients.
Dr Smith is a kind and compassionate caregiver. She is calming and concerned about other non-medical issues I may be having that could affect my medical health. I can't say enough about how lucky I feel to have her involved in my medical care!
All went well!
Dr. Annie continues to help me in my recovery. I am so grateful for her knowledge and experience as my condition slowly improves.
Annie Smith is the best! She is compassionate and patient with me. She's been at my side during this whole process. She's been the most helpful during this whole healing process.
Ann was caring and addressed my concerns thoroughly.
Absolute Gratitude to feel listen too. Not just a number(feeling positive) regarding health care plan.
Dr. Smith remains the best medical professional I have ever seen. I'm lucky to have such a knowledgeable professional helping me with my hearing issues.
I absolutely love Dr Smith. She is very intelligent/knowledgeable and kind. All doctors should be like her.
She was amazing! I am so thankful I had her as my Dr. She listened and provided solutions. She truly cared.
Dr. Smith is amazing and I can not thank her enough for all the help.
I was at ease for the test and the explanation of follow-up if desired.
Dr. Annie Smith is wonderful. She is the 5th audiologist I've seen and I'm done looking. She is the best by far. I'm so happy I found her.
Felt Welcomed during each phase of our visit!
Ann Smith is an excellent audiologist. She has been so helpful in guiding me through the process of dealing with my hearing loss, and adjusting to hearing aids. Very compassionate and instructive.
Dr. Smith is wonderful. Very caring, has suggestions and listens to my concerns. Making an appointment in a timely fashion doesn't happen. No one answers the phone. One has to leave a message and wait a day or two for a return call, or one has to make a second call.
Froedtert gives me hope. The staff is so kind and caring. I am so lucky to have been referred to Froedtert
Dr. Visit Smith was Amazing! Excellent communication with her patient, she is well aware of Autistic mannerisms. Visit was completely Stressless! Thank you for her time and assistance!
My follow-up took two months. I understand how busy the doctor was with new students. My questions were resolved when I had my visit and I managed the wait time resolving some questions on my own. The audiologist was excellent in answering my concerns. Thank you, Annie.
Annie Smith was awesome!!!!!
Dr. Anna Smith is the best! She exhibits sincere expression for the patient's care.
Dr. Annie Smith was wonderful. Her attention to detail, care, concern, and advice regarding my hearing situation - excellent. I would definitely recommend her to my friends and family. I wish I had been able to get in sooner to see her, but that is not her fault. I would like to thank Froedtert for using "fragrance free" soap in their bathrooms. I am allergic to fragrance, so I appreciate that very much.
A very good appointment experience, and Dr Smith is wonderful!! I am lucky to be able to see her.
I absolutely love Dr. Smith. She is smart, warm, personable, knowledgeable and kind. I wish all doctors could be like her.
Provider provided friendly and highly professional care.
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