Jess Krause, AuD, ABAC
Audiologist
My specialties:
- Audiology
Professional interests:
- Hearing loss
- Dizziness and balance testing
- Hearing aid
- Alternative communication strategies
- Audiology education
- Disability advocacy
- LGBTQIA+ advocacy
Practice philosophy: My philosophy is that information is power. I like to work with patients to understand their options and help guide patients in making informed decisions about their healthcare.
What are you passionate about and why? I am passionate about care for dizziness and imbalance and helping people with hearing loss find the resources they need for successful communication-whether that is hearing aids, communication strategies, AAC devices, sign language, or an alternate strategy.
If you weren't a health care provider, what would you be? If I weren't a healthcare provider, I would probably want to be a plumber or car mechanic.
Why did you become a provider? When did you know this was the career for you? I became a healthcare provider because for me, it is the perfect blend of math and science where you still get to help people and work with people.
What is something you have learned from your patients? My patients teach me something every day from practical skills to honing my skills as a clinician!
What is one of the challenges of this career you enjoy? And why? My favorite challenge that I enjoy in audiology is interpreting balance test results as they can be very complicated.
What is your personal health goal? My goal is to live a long and happy life.
What is the best thing you've done for your health or the best health advice you've received? For me, taking the pressure off of myself to be healthy has made it easier for me to make healthy choices. Stressing out about your health is also not healthy!
Credentials
- AuD
- ABAC
Board-certified specialties
- Audiology
Educational institutions
- University of Minnesota
Current licenses and certifications
- ABAC
- AuD
Years of experience
- 1
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)