Alexa Kozak is the Associate Director of the Department of Audiology at Boston Medical Center. Alexa attended the State University of New York at Buffalo for both her undergraduate and graduate studies. She majored in Communicative Disorders and Sciencs and minored in Sociology during her undergraduate studies. She graduated both cum laude and with high distinction. In June of 2005, Alexa graduated cum laude with a Clinical Doctorate in Audiology. Her reasoning for advancing in this field was because it allowed her the opportunity to have exposure to both the clinical and research aspects of Audiology.
While in graduate school, Dr. Kozak worked for 4 years as a research assistant in the Motor Speech Lab for Kristen Tjaden, Ph.D whose specialty includes analyzing the acoustic speech signal of individuals with Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis and Amyolateral Sclerosis. Using the knowledge and skills acquired from working in the lab, Dr. Kozak completed her thesis “Changes in Speech Production when an Experienced Cochlear Implant (CI) User Undergoes Short-term Auditory Deprivation.” During her fourth year clinical placement, Dr. Kozak worked at the Hearing and Speech Center of Western New York. She primarily worked with hearing aids and was contracted to provide diagnostic services at a busy ENT office.
In September of 2005, she accepted a position at the Boston Medical Center. Dr. Kozak provides and specializes in a variety of services including audiological testing, hearing aids, and evoked potentials. Additionally, she serves all patient populations including toddlers and the elderly. Dr. Kozak enjoys being involved in a variety of services; as it presents her with a continuous challenge and keeps her abreast of the advancements in the field. Moreover, she says the most fulfilling aspect of this job is the “Thank Yous” and hugs she receives from her patients. It demonstrates to her that she has succeeded in gaining the trust and confidence of the patient.
