Dr. Andrew Keiner, AuD

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Back-fill audiologist · Systemwide coverage

Dr. Andrew Keiner, AuD

An audiologist, hearing-aid specialist, and published tinnitus and hyperacusis researcher who provides back-fill coverage at Merit Hearing locations across Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, and Florida.

Dr. Andrew Keiner, AuD, back-fill audiologist for Merit Hearing

Education

Doctorate in Audiology, University of Iowa; Bachelor of Science, Iowa State University.

Clinical training

Completed his audiology externship at the Department of Veterans Affairs hospital in Iowa City.

Merit Hearing role

Provides temporary back-fill coverage for vacations, maternity leaves, and other staffing needs. He is not routinely scheduled at any single location.

About Dr. Andrew Keiner, AuD

Dr. Andrew Keiner, AuD, earned his Doctorate in Audiology at the University of Iowa after completing his undergraduate degree at Iowa State University. His clinical training includes an externship at the Iowa City VA hospital, and his research background centers on tinnitus, hyperacusis, and cochlear implants.

He worked as a research assistant at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and also conducted research at a hospital in Piacenza, Italy, studying how cochlear implantation may affect tinnitus. He has presented tinnitus research nationally and internationally.

At Merit Hearing, Dr. Keiner, AuD, provides temporary professional coverage when a clinic’s regularly assigned audiologist is unavailable, including vacations, maternity leaves, and other staffing gaps. His assignments vary, so he does not maintain a routine patient schedule at any location.

Selected peer-reviewed publications

A Review of Hyperacusis and Future Directions: Part I. Definitions and Manifestations

American Journal of Audiology, 2014 · DOI: 10.1044/2014_AJA-14-0010

A Review of Hyperacusis and Future Directions: Part II. Measurement, Mechanisms, and Treatment

American Journal of Audiology, 2014 · DOI: 10.1044/2014_AJA-13-0037

Outside the clinic

Originally from Treynor, Iowa, Dr. Keiner, AuD, enjoys gardening, camping, and watching sports.

Temporary coverage across Merit Hearing

Dr. Keiner, AuD, provides back-fill care when needed. Routine appointments should be scheduled with the care team regularly assigned to your preferred Merit Hearing location.