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Uthe Hearing Aid and Audiology Centers, LLC: Our Story

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Uthe Hearing Aid and Audiology Centers, LLC is an independent practice owned and operated by Dr. Leah Uthe. Our practice is a combination of two practices, Uthe Hearing Aid and Audiology Centers and Kayser Hearing Aid and Audiology Center.

Uthe Hearing Aid and Audiology Centers was opened by Dr. Sandra Hobson over 30 years ago. As a practice dedicated to providing the most comprehensive hearing services available, Dr. Hobson ensured every patient was treated with utmost care and respect.

Kayser Hearing Aid and Audiology Center was established in 1982 by Dr. Dean Kayser. Their practice's values were rooted in compassionate, patient-centered medical solutions and a trustworthy continuum of care.

In order to bring our hearing services to even more people in the Des Moines community, Uthe Hearing Aid and Audiology Centers and Kayser Hearing combined to form Uthe Hearing Aid and Audiology Centers, LLC.

Now, we are able to provide even more patients with the hearing healthcare they deserve. With our newly expanded, dedicated team of professionals, we are honored to provide hearing education and services to the people of Des Moines.

Meet Our Staff

Dr. Leah Uthe

Owner/Audiologist

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Dr. Uthe is an Iowa native who has always had a passion for helping others in need. This passion led her to search for a degree in both service and healthcare. After her first Introduction to Audiology class in college, she knew she had found her calling. She earned her B.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders in 2009, and her Doctorate in Audiology in 2016 from the University of South Dakota. Dr. Uthe has experience with diagnostic hearing testing, hearing aids and protection, tinnitus, and aural rehabilitation services. She is an advocate for hearing health education, and enjoys participating in health fairs events in and round the Des Moines metro. Dr. Uthe is dedicated to serving her patients and the community, and is looking forward to serving the Uthe Hearing Aid and Audiology Centers family.

Mary Konneker

Au.D., CCC-A

Mary Konneker, Au.D., CCC-A at Uthe Hearing Aid and Audiology Center

Dr. Mary Konneker has her bachelor’s degree in Speech Language Pathology and her Doctorate of Audiology degree from Illinois State University with additional certification in pediatrics with aural habilitation. She completed her residency/externship at ProMedica Audiology in Toledo, OH. Before joining Uthe Hearing Aid and Audiology Centers, Dr. Konneker worked in an ENT clinic with patients of all ages.

Dr. Konneker is experienced in hearing evaluations, hearing aid services, neuro-diagnostics, auditory brainstem response testing, vestibular evaluations, and pediatric amplification. Dr. Konneker enjoys seeing the joy in patients when they are able to hear and communicate with their loved ones again.

Dr. Konneker enjoys spending time with her husband and their son. She also enjoys kayaking, taking walks with her dogs, and spending time with family.

Payton Wubben

Patient Care Coordinator

Staff member Payton Wubber, front desk

Payton serves patients from the front desk and is always excited to greet new and familiar faces that come through the door. She is our Patient Care Coordinator and is responsible for all our daily tasks including answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, cleaning devices, and much more.

Payton is on the track to become an Audiologist. In December 2023, she graduated early from the University of Iowa and earned her bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing Science. After she gets married in 2025, she will begin graduate school to earn her doctorate.

Out of the office, she enjoys singing and dancing, being with family and friends, and staying active outdoors and in the gym.

Massa Atchison

Patient Care Coordinator

Staff member Massa Atchison

Massa joined the Uthe Hearing Aid and Audiology team with 11 years of experience in the field of hearing healthcare. She is our Patient Care Coordinator, and she manages the day to day operations of our offices. Massa's favorite part about her job is interacting with people. Her goal is to ensure that every person who calls or comes into our office has a positive experience. During her free time, Massa enjoys reading, attending hockey games and spending as much time as she can with her family.

Massa is here to greet you with a smile and a "Good morning or Afternoon!"

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