Meet Our Audiologists.

Audiologists at Audiology Services of Chattanooga in Tennessee provide hearing evaluation, hearing aid sales and service, personal ear protection, assistive listening devices and nonmedical evaluation and consultation concerning other ear-related problems such as dizziness and tinnitus.

Kenneth C. Parker, AuD

Doctor of Audiology

Fellow: American Academy of Audiology
Doctoral Degree: Audiology, Arizona School of Health Sciences, Phoenix, AZ
Master’s Degree: Audiology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Bachelor’s Degree: Speech Communications, David Lipscomb College, Nashville, TN
Member: Academy of Doctors of Audiology, American Academy of Audiology, Audiological Resource Association
Awarded: “Audiologist of the Year – 2009” by the Audiological Resource Association
Former President: Audiological Resource Association (2008–2009)

In his free time, Dr. Parker enjoys spending time with his wife of 37 years and their children and grandchildren. His hobbies include reading, watching football and traveling.

“I developed an interest in healthcare while earning my undergraduate degree at David Lipscomb College in Nashville. I learned about hearing care in my speech communications class and knew the field of audiology was for me. The prospect of being able to help improve people’s hearing – and their quality of life – seemed very rewarding on both a personal and professional level. I went on to earn a master’s degree and doctoral degree in audiology and today bring my patients over three decades of experience.

“I really enjoy coming to the office each day and caring for my patients. I personally greet them with a friendly ‘Hello’ in our reception area prior to their hearing exam or hearing aid fitting. I also spend the time necessary with my patients to go over the results of their hearing exams, answer their questions and explain their treatment options. It’s the same level of personalized care that I would want for my own family members.”

Lynda J. Klee, AuD

Doctor of Audiology

Doctoral Degree: Audiology, Arizona School of Health Sciences, Phoenix, AZ
Master’s Degree: Audiology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Bachelor’s Degree: Special Education, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, TN
Member: Audiological Resource Association
President-Elect: Audiological Resource Association
Awarded: “Audiologist of the Year – 2008” by the Audiological Resource Association
Former Secretary-Treasurer: Audiological Resource Association (1993–2008)

In her spare time, Dr. Klee enjoys spending quality time with her family. A self-proclaimed “sports mom,” she loves watching her daughter play tennis, volleyball and softball, as well as cheerleading. Dr. Klee volunteers her time to several community organizations, including her local church and Parent Teacher Organization (PTO).

“I knew that I wanted to become an audiologist during my sophomore year in college. This was partly influenced by my father, who is an audiologist, too. Hearing him talk about his job and how much he enjoyed helping people on a daily basis was very interesting to me. When I made the decision to pursue a career in audiology, I also made a commitment to advanced training and education. This includes both a master’s degree and doctoral degree in audiology.

“I have been helping people overcome their hearing problems since 1984. I always take the time to listen, to care and to work with each of my patients at their own pace. I will use my experience and today’s state-of-the-art hearing tests to identify the degree of hearing loss and then recommend the most appropriate hearing instrument. And it all takes place in a caring atmosphere that makes you feel right at home.”

Darnell H. Scafe, MA, CCC-A

Clinical Audiologist

Fellow: American Academy of Audiology
Certified: Certificate of Clinical Competence, Audiology
Master’s Degree: Audiology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Bachelor’s Degree: Speech Pathology, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
Member: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Audiological Resource Association, American Academy of Audiology
Former Board Member: Tennessee State Licensing Board for Hearing Aid Dispensers

When she’s not at the office caring for her patients, Darnell spends time with her family and friends. She is actively involved with her church and its Bible study group. Darnell is an avid reader and also enjoys watching movies and hiking.

“My lifelong interest in healthcare and my desire to improve people’s lives led me to the field of audiology. My favorite classes during college were the ones that dealt with speech communications and child psychology. After graduation, I worked in the public school system for almost five years as a speech pathologist, which was very rewarding to me. Knowing that a career in hearing care was my ultimate goal, I went back to college and earned my master’s degree in audiology from the University of Tennessee.

“I like that there are always new developments being made in all areas of hearing care — everything from innovative diagnostic capabilities to state-of-the-art digital hearing aids. These changes can help patients overcome their hearing problems like never before. Lastly, I offer my patients more than the latest technology. I also offer them the unhurried, friendly and focused care they really appreciate... every step of the way.”

To find the location near you or to schedule a hearing evaluation now, please call (423) 894-1133 or (423) 475-5391. You can also use our online Request an Appointment form.