Dr. Carpenter provides comprehensive audiology treatment, including diagnosing and managing hearing loss. She has extensive experience in diagnostic hearing evaluations, hearing amplification, implantable hearing devices, vestibular disorders, and tinnitus management. Her clinical training spans a broad spectrum of patient demographics, from NICU infants to elderly patients. She also completed several clinical rotations serving veterans at the Mountain Home VA.
As a High Country native, Dr. Carpenter grew up in Ashe County, NC. She earned her Doctorate of Audiology from East Tennessee State University (ETSU), where she graduated top of her class, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Appalachian State University.
Outside her professional responsibilities, Dr. Carpenter enjoys hiking and mountain biking with her husband, Corey, and their two dogs. She is enthusiastic about returning to the High Country to provide hearing healthcare services to the community. Her professional expertise and commitment to community service are invaluable to Boone, NC, and the surrounding areas. Blue Ridge ENT is delighted to welcome Dr. Carpenter to our team and looks forward to the future we will build together for the community we serve.
Undergraduate
- Appalachian State University, Bachelor of Science
Medical School
- East Tennessee State University, Doctor of Audiology
Residency
- Appalachian State University, Audiology Clinic Residency
- Blue Ridge ENT, Audiology Residency
Clinical Practicum Experience
- Appalachian State University Audiology Clinic
- Blue Ridge Ear, Nose and Throat
- The Nave Center
- Veterans Affairs Healthcare System
- ETSU Pediatrics
Workshops and Research
- Title: The Effects of Noise Exposure and How to Use a Sound Level Meter
- Educational Resources: Hear for You
Volunteer Experience
- Remote Area Medical
- Joy Prom
- The Bowery Mission
- Mission Trip – San Pedro Sula, Honduras
Organizations
- North Carolina Academy of Audiology