Meet our team / Dr. Courtney Thayer, AuD
West Des Moines audiologist · CCC-A
Dr. Courtney Thayer, AuD, CCC-A
An audiologist helping patients understand their hearing and make informed, comfortable decisions about their care in West Des Moines, Iowa.
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Education
Doctorate and Master of Science in Audiology, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, 2017; bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders, University of Nebraska–Kearney.
Clinical training
Completed her audiology externship at Iowa Head and Neck, working with an ear, nose and throat physician in Des Moines.
West Des Moines office
Dr. Thayer, AuD, provides audiology and hearing care at Merit Hearing in West Des Moines, Iowa.
About Dr. Courtney Thayer, AuD
Dr. Courtney Thayer, AuD, earned her graduate audiology degrees from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln after studying Communication Disorders at the University of Nebraska–Kearney. Her externship in an ENT setting gave her experience connecting hearing-test findings with the broader medical evaluation of hearing concerns.
At Merit Hearing, Dr. Thayer, AuD, provides approachable, patient-centered hearing care. She believes patients should understand what a hearing evaluation shows, what their options are, and why a particular recommendation may—or may not—fit their needs.
Patient education
Dr. Thayer, AuD, has also written for patients outside the clinic. Her article, “7 Frequently Asked Questions About Audiology,” explains how the ear works, common causes of hearing loss, and what people can expect from hearing care.
7 Frequently Asked Questions About Audiology
Broadlawns Medical Center, July 2021
Outside the clinic
A Nebraska native and Husker fan, Dr. Thayer, AuD, now enjoys calling Iowa home. Away from work, she spends time with her husband and their dog, Rocket. She also enjoys trying new recipes, sharing them with friends, and getting a good book recommendation.