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 Kendra K. Watts, Au.D, Audiology Coordinator
Instructor, Division of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Appointments: 217-545-6099
Phone: 217-545-4419
E-mail: kwatts@siumed.edu
Dr. Kendra Watts is a licensed audiologist at the Center for Hearing & Balance at SIU School of Medicine. A native if Central Illinois, Dr. Watts completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois in Urbana. She completed her Master’s degree at The University of Memphis and her Doctorate in Audiology was completed at The University of Florida.
Dr. Watts is the Coordinator of Audiology Services for the SIU Center for Hearing & Balance. She specializes in cochlear implantation testing and follow-up services, tinnitus evaluation and rehabilitation, and advanced diagnostic testing.
For more information please call 217-545-6099
1999 Master of Arts in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
The University of Memphis; Memphis, Tennessee
1997 Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Science
University of Illinois; Urbana, Illinois
Graduated with High Honors
07/2001 -Present Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, Illinois
Title: Instructor of Clinical Surgery - Audiologist
Job duties include:
assessment of the auditory system at multiple levels using a variety of clinical tests including ABR in the clinic and operating room and otoacoustic emissions
evaluation and documentation of test results
counseling regarding degree of social disability with regards to amount and type of hearing impairment & potential hearing aid benefit
performance of hearing aid evaluations, dispensing, and follow-up
delivery of educational presentation in conjunction with Ph.D. audiologist
assists in the education of medical students and residents regarding assessment tools and utilization of intervention programs assists Ph.D. audiologist in research activities as requested
05/1999 - 06/2001 Ear, Nose, and Throat Group, Inc.; Memphis, Tennessee
Title: Clinical Audiologist
Job duties included:
diagnostic testing of hearing and balance disorders & interpretation of test results
formulation of recommendations to four otolaryngologists
sales and education of hearing aids to patients
maintenance and organization of patient medical and hearing aid records
continuing evaluation of patient needs and performance regarding hearing aids, balance disorder rehabilitation counseling and education of patients in the areas of noise exposure and tinnitus
1997-1999 Clinical Assistantship from The University of Memphis
1998 Marion G. Evans Scholarship from The University of Memphis
1997 High Honors at the University of Illinois
1994-1997 Children’s of Veterans Scholarship from the University of Illinois
1994 Illinois State Scholar
1993 Valedictorian of Blue Ridge High School
1993 Illinois Merit Scholarship
1993 Sangamon Valley Conference Principals’ Scholarship
1993 Blue Ridge Federation of Teachers’ Scholarship
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