Come Meet our Hearing Healthcare Professionals at Audiology Services of Chattanooga
At Audiology Services of Chattanooga, we’re committed to helping our clients restore their hearing and improve their quality of life. Armed with the latest hearing loss treatments, we’ll help you get back to doing what you love. Meet our highly qualified audiologist and hearing instrument specialists.
Ken Parker, Au.D.
Doctor of Audiology
President of Audiology Services of Chattanooga
Ken grew up in Summerville, Georgia. He earned his undergraduate degree at Lipscomb University and compieted his Master’s in Audiology at University of Georgia. Ken received his Doctorate of Audiology from Arizona School of Health Sciences.
He made the decision to open his own practice and Audiology Services of Chattanooga began operating in September of 1979. He is the Operating Officer and also serves as one of the hearing providers. He 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. She has been with Audiology Services of Chattanooga going on 15 years. 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
Chris has been a licensed hearing professional for several years, and continues to stay current on the latest technology trends. He strives to help his patients have a better quality of life with better hearing, Chris is passionate about hearing conservation and strives to educate the community about the importance of protecting their hearing.
Chris attended the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. He is a member of the International Hearing Society and Hearing Society of Tennessee.
He is married to his wife Tish and they have 2 children. Chris enjoys fishing and spending time with his family.
