No two eyes are the same, just as no two snowflakes are identical. And believe it or not, the same applies for your hearing. No two people hear or don’t hear the same thing. The way you hear is shaped by many things, including the physiology of your ear, life experiences, lifestyle, and your physical and mental health.
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At Ascent Hearing Center, we understand how hearing shapes our lives. That’s why we are dedicated to providing you the highest level of hearing health care. We offer a full range of services, including hearing loss prevention, diagnostic care, hearing aids, counseling, and follow-up care. All services are personalized to the patient’s individual needs. From diagnostic to treatment services, our quality hearing care provider will find the solution that is right for you and your lifestyle. Our goal is not only to get you better hearing, but to help you get your life back.
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We’re proud to serve patients from any hearing clinic — learn how easy it is to transfer your care to Ascent Hearing Centers.
Trent Harris
Owner
Hearing Aid Specialist & Audioprosthologist
Owner Trent Harris is a dedicated hearing specialist who brings years of experience in hearing health care. He is committed to helping those with hearing loss discover what they have been missing and reconnect with the world around them.
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Trent works with his patients to provide them with the most advanced hearing technologies and a solution that will fit their unique lifestyle.
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Ascent Hearing Center is a family-owned and operated hearing health office right here in your neighborhood!
Josh Elzinga, Au.D.
Doctor of Audiology
Dr. Josh Elzinga
Josh specializes in maximizing speech clarity and performance of prescriptive hearing devices. By combining his patients’ distinctive lifestyle and hearing needs with their real-world listening challenges Josh is able to deliver personalized results for each patient.
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Josh received his bachelor’s degree in Audio arts and acoustics from Columbia College Chicago and his doctorate in Audiology from Indiana University Bloomington.
Sara Rothchild, Au.D.
Doctor of Audiology
Dr. Sara Rothchild is a dedicated audiologist known for her personalized patient care. Focusing on understanding each patient’s unique lifestyle, listening environments, and specific hearing needs allows her to deliver customized solutions. Combining her clinical expertise with compassionate care, she tailors hearing treatment plans that maximize clarity and comfort. Dr. Rothchild’s patient-centered approach ensures that every individual receives comprehensive, practical solutions to enhance their quality of life and overall hearing experience.
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Dr. Sara received her bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Colorado Boulder and her Doctorate in Audiology from the University of Florida.
Kassie Poplawski, HIS
Hearing Aid Specialist
Kassie works closely with her patients to provide the best possible care and treatment available. She has a true passion for helping patients hear and communicate better. Kassie has been helping patients hear better at Ascent Hearing Centers since 2020.
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​Her greatest joy is seeing her patients reconnect with friends and loved ones after receiving hearing treatment.
Julie Pabst, CCC-A
Audiologist
Julie Pabst
Julie Pabst is a dedicated audiologist known for her personalized patient care. Focusing on understanding each patient’s unique lifestyle, listening environments, and specific hearing needs allows her to deliver customized solutions. Combining her clinical expertise with compassionate care, she tailors hearing treatment plans that maximize clarity and comfort. Julie’s patient-centered approach ensures that every individual receives comprehensive, practical solutions to enhance their quality of life and overall hearing experience.
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Julie Pabst received her Bachelor of Arts from Purdue University and her Master of Arts in Audiology form Michigan State University in 1987. She is licensed in Michigan and Indiana and holds a Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Mike Ponce, HIS
Hearing Instrument Specialist
Mike Ponce
As a licensed Hearing Instrument Specialist, Mike Ponce helps patients rediscover the sounds that make life meaningful. His expertise covers every step of the process — comprehensive hearing assessments, precise fitting and fine-tuning of advanced hearing aids, and long-term support to keep patients hearing their best.
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Mike believes hearing care is as much about connection as it is about technology. He takes the time to understand each patient’s listening goals, ensuring every solution supports clearer communication at work, home, and in social settings. Known for his approachable manner and technical precision, Mike builds lasting trust through personalized care and patient education.
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He continues to stay current with the latest hearing-aid technology, Bluetooth connectivity, and adaptive noise-reduction systems so his patients benefit from the most effective tools available. Mike’s mission is simple: to restore confidence in hearing — and help people fully engage in the conversations and moments that matter most.
Rob Burke, HIS
Hearing Instrument Specialist
Rob Burke
Rob Burke works closely with his patients to provide the best possible care and treatment available. He has a true passion for helping patients hear and communicate better. Rob has been helping patients hear better at Acoustic Audio Hearing Centers for years.
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​Rob's greatest joy is seeing patients reconnect with friends and loved ones after receiving hearing treatment.
Scott Whiteford, HIS
Hearing Instrument Specialist
Scott Whiteford
As a Hearing Instrument Specialist at Acoustic Audio Hearing Centers, Scott Whiteford is dedicated to providing personalized hearing care solutions tailored to each individual's lifestyle.
With a commitment to exceptional service, Scott collaborates closely with patients to address their unique hearing needs, ensuring they receive the most advanced hearing technologies available. His expertise and compassionate approach have made him a trusted professional in the community, helping individuals reconnect with the world around them through improved hearing.
Insurance Policy
Nearly all major insurance plans are accepted.
We offer a COMPLIMENTARY insurance benefits check.
We will help verify your benefits in advance to minimize your out-of-pocket costs.
We will also help you get the maximum benefits allowable by your plan.
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