Dr. Anish Thakkar is originally from New York City, and specializes in amplification, tinnitus management, and hearing protection. Dr. Thakkar is a proud alumnus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he studied International Studies & Japanese.
After a brief career in freelance translation and international education, he moved to sunny San Diego to earn the Au.D. at UC San Diego & San Diego State University. He completed his residency at the UNC Hearing & Communication Center, worked abroad in Tokyo, and returned to California to join an Oakland-based private practice in 2017. He moved down to LA from SF in 2020, and in his free time enjoys cooking, concerts, language exchange, and playing the dhol – a North Indian folk drum. He loves his neighborhood of Echo Park & Chinatown, and can be found exploring their numerous parks and restaurants on weekends.
Dr. Thakkar often incorporates ALDs (Assistive Listening Devices) into customized hearing solutions for his patients, and presented his research on ALDs at the American Academy of Audiology annual conference in Indianapolis. He is happy to provide an Audiological consultation in English, Spanish, Japanese, or Hindi!
Organizations:
American Academy of Audiology, certified member, since 2017
General Alumni Association member, UNC - Chapel Hill since 2010
Guest Speaker at Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA), East Bay Chapter
Q & A with Dr. Anish Thakkar:
Do you speak another language?
Yes, Spanish, Hindi, & Japanese.
Choose Your Preferred Los Angeles Location
East LA
1700 E. Cesar Chavez Ave
Suite 2500
Los Angeles, CA 90033