Our Staff

Ken Parker, Au.D.

Audiologist

Ken grew up in Summerville, Georgia. He earned his undergraduate degree at Lipscomb University and completed his Master’s in Audiology at University of Georgia. Ken received his Doctorate of Audiology from Arizona School of Health Sciences.

Ken has been in the industry since 1979 and is a member of the American Academy of Audiology and various other national and regional audiology organizations.

Ken has been married to his wife Martha for 50 years. They have 2 grown children and 3 grandchildren. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, reading, and is involved with church activities.

Cheryl Ward, BC-HIS

Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist

Cheryl is a licensed Board-Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist. Her scope of practice is performing audiometric testing to evaluate hearing levels, prescribing and fitting of hearing devices, as well as counselling patients on hearing conservation.

Cheryl is a member of International Hearing society, Hearing Society of Tennessee and serves as Secretary on the National Board Certification Executive Council. She was also the recipient of the National Emerging Professional Award presented by International Hearing Society 2018. Cheryl is very dedicated to helping her patients reconnect to life through better hearing. Her dedication and training to her profession allows her to give patients an advanced level of quality hearing healthcare.

Cheryl has been married to her husband Steve for 40 years. They have one son/daughter-in-law and one grandchild. Cheryl enjoys traveling, and spending time with her family.

Craig Smith, HIS

Hearing Instrument Specialist

Craig is a highly skilled hearing instrument specialist that has been serving the Chattanooga area with hearing healthcare for many years. He is dedicated to his patients and has a passion for helping them to have optimum hearing and reconnect with friends and loved ones.  Craig excels in keeping up to date on the latest hearing aid technology.

He grew up in the North Georgia area and is a graduate of Georgia Southern University. He now resides in the Chattanooga area with his wife Lindsey and two children.

Craig is a member of the International Hearing Society and Hearing Society of Tennessee.  When Craig is not working, he enjoys spending time with his family and church activities.

Chris Ashcraft, HIS

Hearing Instrument Specialist

Bio coming soon.

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Customer Reviews

Craig was outstanding! Very personable and knowledgeable. He took the time to make sure I understood everything and gave me options.

Aimee Sanchez, on Google

Very complete and caring exam

Carolyn Hale, on Google
S palmer, on Google

Greg Smith is an excellent addition to your staff. He’s knowledgeable and attentive, providing options for improving my hearing. I appreciate how he answered my questions.

Sue Kensinger, on Google
Denny Wooten, on Google

Craig Smith was amazing. He took time to explain everything he was doing and the significance of the various results. He also described how my hearing may further deteriorate, how to be aware of it, and what the next step might be. I highly recommend Craig Smith!

Larimore Roberts, on Google

Very competent and provided clear explanations of everything.

Paul M. Hendricks, on Google

My experience was very positive from the very beginning till I left. The environment was friendly and my experience with Chris Ashcraft was very thorough and he explained clearly what the test were. He reviewed the results as well and was very knowledgeable. I felt very comfortable and would highly...

Joanne Lefebvre, on Google

Great people, great experience! I highly recommend Audiology Services of Chattanooga if you're suffering from hearing loss or, like me, want to better understanding what your grandkids are telling you. Thanks Craig!

Keith Gibbs, on Google

Very professional and thorough examination. State of the art technology.

Paul McKinley, on Google

Very professional, knowledgeable, delightful and informative! The entire staff seem to really care about me as the patient and meeting my needs. Overall great experience. I will certainly recommend anyone to use this service.

Alan Wells, on Google

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