Dr. Sam Gillespie grew up an hour southeast of Omaha in Red Oak, IA, and was introduced to the audiology profession in high school during an entrepreneurship class. He was able to work with an audiologist in the area who showed Dr. Gillespie the importance of hearing healthcare. Both of Dr. Gillespie’s grandfathers suffered from hearing loss and he saw firsthand the impact this had on family interactions and their overall quality of life. While attending the University of Iowa, Dr. Gillespie took classes in Speech and Hearing Sciences to prepare for an eventual Doctor of Audiology degree from the University of Kansas Medical Center.
After graduating, Dr. Gillespie joined Associated Audiologists, Inc. in their Prairie Village, KS location and went on to manage the Manhattan, KS clinic. Working with a team of skilled audiologists, he was able to learn and grow as a clinician specializing in treating hearing loss and tinnitus.
As an audiologist, Dr. Gillespie is held to the highest standards in the industry to treat patients and provide solutions for their hearing health care. This profession allows him to significantly impact the quality of life of his patients and families.
