Meet the Staff

Jacob Johnson, M.D., is a board certified Otolaryngologist – Head and Neck surgeon who has worked with the San Francisco Otolaryngology Medical Group since 1993. He received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and completed his residency at University of California, San Francisco. He has been the Medical Director of InSound Medical Corporation since 2005 and is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Johnson is a licensed hearing aid dispenser.

Terri Gallagher, Au.D., joined San Francisco Audiology in 1994, serving as its only audiologist for more than fifteen years. Dr. Gallagher specializes in diagnostic hearing evaluations and a complete spectrum of amplification options. Passionate about audiology, Dr. Gallagher has consistently been an advocate for the deaf and hard of hearing and an active participant in community health fairs and grand round lectures for various hospitals. She is also a member of various state and local audiology organizations. A San Francisco Bay Area native, Dr. Gallagher was awarded her B.A. and M.S. degrees from San Francisco State University and earned her Doctor of Audiology degree from Arizona School of Health Science.

Carey Philliposian, Au.D., joined San Francisco Audiology in October of 2014. Dr. Philliposian has been passionate about the field of audiology for more than 20 years, spending the past 17 years practicing adult and pediatric audiology in the Bay Area. Her experience ranges from private practice, non-profit and hospital settings such as UCSF Medical Center. In addition to being well versed in clinical audiology, her professional interests include audiology research and developing the San Francisco Audiology Research Center at San Francisco Audiology. Dr. Philliposian received her B.S. degree at the University of Washington, her M.S. degree from San Francisco State University and her Doctor of Audiology degree from Salus University, Pennsylvania. Being a native San Franciscan, Dr. Philliposian is thrilled to be working in the city that she loves.

Jeffrey Lampert, Au.D., joined San Francisco Audiology in April 2012. Dr. Lampert has more than 30 years of experience in the hearing healthcare field and is a member of the American Academy of Audiology and the California Academy of Audiology. Dr. Lampert earned his B.A. and Master of Audiology degrees from San Diego State University and his Doctor of Audiology from the Arizona School of Health Sciences (A.T. Still University). Prior to joining San Francisco Audiology Dr. Lampert worked in a number of otolaryngology practices and owned his own private audiology practice in San Mateo, California.

William Huson, Au.D., joined San Francisco Audiology at the start of 2017. After obtaining his B.A. in Linguistics and B.S. in Speech and Hearing Science from the University of Washington, he earned his Doctor of Audiology from the University of California–San Diego. Dr. Huson’s interests include the treatment of tinnitus, patient education and integrating the latest hearing aid technologies and research into his practice. With experience working in private practice, school districts and for major healthcare organizations, Dr. Huson enjoys delivering exceptional care to patients of all ages. To this day, Dr. Huson remains fascinated by hearing and language and is committed to helping every person reach their highest communication potential.

Chris Brignetti, HAD, joined San Francisco Audiology in 2017. Chris has been helping patients hear better for more than seven years. He enjoys working with patients and specializes in finding a personalized solution to each patient’s hearing needs. Chris received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California at Santa Cruz in literature and is a licensed hearing aid dispenser through the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board of California.

Angela Smith has been a physical therapist since 1996. She completed her Bachelor of Science in health sciences and Master of Science in physical therapy at Boston University. Angela specializes in the treatment of dizziness, vertigo and imbalance related to vestibular dysfunction, vestibular migraines, post-concussion syndrome and other brain injuries. She treats TMJ as well as spinal and orthopedic dysfunction.

Michelle Griffin, Au.D., has been in the audiology field since 2005. Dr. Griffin completed her bachelor’s degree in psychology and speech and hearing sciences from the University of California at Santa Barbara. She went on to receive her Doctor of Audiology from Central Michigan University. Dr. Griffin’s interests include vestibular diagnostics and rehabilitation, Lyric and adult amplification. She is a member of the American Academy of Audiology and the California Academy of Audiology.

Chris Nicklo, HAD, joined San Francisco Audiology in 2018 after a career in business and marketing. Having worn hearing aids for twenty years, Chris knows firsthand how they can increase your confidence and make it easier to connect with family and friends. Chris received his Bachelor of Arts from Hampden-Sydney College in economics and French and his MBA from the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business. He is a licensed hearing aid dispenser through the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board of California.

Nicole Schmidt, Au.D. completed her bachelor’s degree in speech-language pathology and audiology from the University of Akron and obtained her Doctorate of Audiology from Central Michigan University. Her interests include vestibular diagnostics, tinnitus management and adult amplification. Dr. Schmidt focusses on evaluating each patient thoroughly to determine where the problem stems from to provide each patient the best possible outcome. She is a member of the American Academy of Audiology and American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. She is excited to join a team that focuses on exceptional patient care.

Jenna Cullinan joined San Francisco Audiology in August 2022. Dr. Cullinan is a San Francisco native and is excited to be working in the city and the greater Bay Area. She received her B.A. in Communication Disorders and Sciences from the University of Oregon in 2018 and went on to obtain her Doctor of Audiology from the University of the Pacific in 2022. Dr. Cullinan’s interests include diagnostic hearing evaluations, patient education and amplification for pediatric and adult patients. She is passionate about audiology and providing high-quality hearing health care.

Rosana Amaro, Au.D., joined San Francisco Audiology in October 2022. She was inspired to enter the field of audiology due to growing up with severe bilateral hearing loss and her own experience with wearing hearing aids since early childhood. She completed her B.S. in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology from Towson University and her Doctor of Audiology from University of the Pacific San Francisco. Dr. Amaro’s interests include diagnostic hearing evaluations, patient education and amplification for pediatrics and adults. She provides patient-centered care and advocates for the deaf and hard of hearing community.

Ana Tejeda, Au.D., joined San Francisco Audiology in October 2023. She is returning to San Francisco Audiology after finishing her doctorate in audiology at the University of the Pacific and working in multiple hospital settings. Dr. Tejeda’s expertise includes hearing aid dispensing, comprehensive hearing evaluations and balance testing. Her mission is to provide personalized care, helping individuals of all ages rediscover the joy of clear and balanced sound. Dr. Tejeda is committed to staying current with the latest audiology advancements to offer the best solutions to her patients.

Janely Calderon, Au.D., joined San Francisco Audiology in January 2024. Dr. Calderon’s expertise includes diagnostic and rehabilitative audiologic services in pediatric and adult populations. Her special interests include patient education, hearing aid dispensing and balance assessments. She received her B.A. in Speech Pathology and Audiology at the University of Redlands and went on to obtain her Doctorate of Audiology at the University of the Pacific. With experience working in various hospital settings, Dr. Calderon is excited to continue helping people of all ages at San Francisco Audiology.

Hannah Torok, Au.D., joined San Francisco Audiology in May 2024. She is a native Texan and received both her B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Doctorate of Audiology at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Torok has been living and working in the Bay Area since May 2022. Her expertise includes comprehensive hearing evaluations, patient education and hearing aid dispensing. She is excited to join our team and provide excellent patient care.

Robert Gilligan HAD Joined San Francisco Audiology in May 2024. Robert grew up in New Zealand where he obtained his Masters of Audiology, and operates as a hearing aid dispenser in the US. Over his career he has worked in many different specialty areas, including neurodiagnostics, pediatrics and hearing aids. Most recently, he did a stint in hearing aid manufacturing.

Pramoda joined San Francisco Audiology in October 2024. After growing up in Sri Lanka and earning her bachelor’s in business administration and psychology from Galilee College, she studied diagnostic testing and hearing aid amplification at Nova South Eastern University, Florida.

Pramoda has over 10 years of experience in hearing aid fitting and has helped improve the lives of many individuals with hearing loss. She is a licensed hearing aid dispenser through the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board of California.

Pramoda is excited to be part of our team and provide excellent patient care.