Akhila James, AuD

As an audiologist, Dr. Akhila James specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of hearing and balance issues, including hearing loss, ear problems, and dizziness.

Dr. James earned her doctorate in audiology at Arizona State University. Throughout her internship and clinical practice, she gained experience working with elderly patients and people with diverse cultural backgrounds.

For Dr. James, connecting with the patient is vital to their care. “I want to get to know my patients and make sure they’re comfortable before I create a treatment plan,” she says. She considers each patient’s lifestyle, needs, and degree of hearing loss when determining their treatment. “There isn’t one thing that fits everyone.”

Dr. James says the most important part of her role is improving her patients’ quality of life.