LAKEWOOD, CO – In a move that combines two dedicated forces in patient-focused hearing healthcare. Colorado Ear Care (CEC) has announced the acquisition of Accent on Hearing (AOH), a renowned audiology practice in Colorado. This strategic partnership expands CEC’s exceptional services and preserves the legacy built by AOH founder Joanne LaPorta over the past two decades.
For nearly 20 years, Joanne has provided compassionate, personalized care to her patients at AOH. As she prepares to retire, Joanne sought a transition that would honor the trust her patients have placed in her while enhancing the standard of hearing healthcare within the community. In the end, she found the perfect match in Colorado Ear Care, a locally-owned private practice with a mission perfectly aligned with her own.
“We are honored to continue Joanne’s legacy of exceptional care at Accent on Hearing,” said Dr. Matt Wilken, co-founder of Colorado Ear Care. “Our mission has always been to help patients hear better, feel better, and live better, and we are thrilled to bring that dedication to this community. Together with the Accent on Hearing team, we will build on the strong foundation Joanne created, providing compassionate care and advanced services that truly change lives.”
Over the past decades, Drs. Matt and Meredith Wilken have established themselves as distinguished leaders in private practice audiology. With a reputation for innovative services and a steadfast commitment to personalized care, the Wilkens’ approach moves away from the influence of large corporations in favor of deep community connections.
As the only clinic in Colorado distinguished as a Center of Specialty Care by the American Institute of Balance, CEC brings unparalleled expertise in vestibular and dizziness testing. This expanded range of services, combined with CEC’s advanced hearing aid technology and celebrated patient experience, ensures that AOH patients will continue to receive the highest quality of care.
“Joining forces with Accent on Hearing is a unique opportunity to extend our commitment to personalized, patient-first care,” said Dr. Meredith Wilken, co-founder of Colorado Ear Care. “We are excited to meet each patient, understand their individual needs, and offer the best in hearing health solutions. Our goal is to ensure that this transition feels seamless and empowering, honoring the trust and relationships that Joanne has cultivated over her remarkable career.”
Patients of Accent on Hearing can expect the same thoughtful, individualized attention they have come to expect, now backed by CEC’s extensive resources and community-focused approach. The combined teams will work together to provide seamless care, preserving patient trust while embracing future innovations in hearing healthcare.
“This acquisition not only preserves the legacy I have built but also strengthens it with Colorado Ear Care’s expertise,” said Joanne. “I am confident that my patients will receive the highest quality of care under the leadership of Drs. Matt and Meredith Wilken.”
For CEC, this strategic partnership represents an exciting new chapter in their commitment to personalized, advanced hearing services. As a locally owned practice, CEC has always prioritized deep connections with the communities they serve. By joining forces with AOH, they’re extending that philosophy of patient-first care to an even broader reach across Colorado.
“Accent on Hearing has a well-earned reputation for exceptional, compassionate service,” said Dr. Matthew Wilken. “We are thrilled to welcome their talented team and devoted patient base into the CEC family. Together, we will continue to raise the bar for hearing healthcare, empowering patients to hear better, feel better, and live better lives.”
The transition honors Joanne’s remarkable career while ushering in a new era of innovation and excellence in hearing care. Patients can expect the same trusted experience they’ve come to know at AOH, now backed by CEC’s state-of-the-art resources and unwavering commitment to the community.
Whether you’re near Castle Rock or anywhere across Colorado, our expert audiologists are ready to provide you with cutting-edge hearing healthcare.
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