Lainey Lake, Au.D.
Owner | Audiologist
Comprehensive diagnostic audiological evaluation, hearing aid validation, and aural rehabilitation.
Dr. Lake has practiced Audiology since 2013 and co-founded Hearing & Balance Specialists in 2016. She practiced in Charleston, South Carolina at a private practice after she graduated from the University of Kansas Doctorate program, however came back to Kansas City to be close to her family. In 2024, she took on a new roll as the administrative owner to focus on improving patient experience here at Hearing and Balance Specialists of Kansas City.
“Today was my first appointment with an Audiologist and I couldn't be happier! The staff was very friendly and helpful. My appointment with Dr. Lake was incredible! Dr. Lake was very thorough, didn't rush through the appointment, answered any questions I had, and sat down with me to explain all my results...”
— Verified patient review
Education
Doctor of Audiology, Clinical Audiology, University of Kansas Medical Center (2013)
BS in Communicative Sciences and Disorders, Western Illinois University (2009, Summa Cum Laude)
Board certifications & fellowships
American Board of Audiology
Professional organizations
American Academy of Audiology
St. Luke's East Hospital, Medical Staff Member (2014–2016, 2017–2021)
Licensure
Missouri Audiology (2014031706)
Kansas Audiology (2268)
Kansas Hearing Instrument (1639)
Publications & lectures
Katz, J., & Lake, L. (2020). Auditory Processing Disorder therapy for mitochondrial myopathy. Adult Audiology Casebook, 2, 43.
Invited lectures on Auditory Processing Disorder at PlayAbilities, LLC (Mar 2024) and Children's Mercy Hospital (Mar 2020).
Community presentations on hearing loss, dizziness, tinnitus, and hearing aid technology, including an Educational Seminar on Healthy Hearing at Stanley Farms Golf Club (Oct 2025) and talks for the Lee's Summit Chamber of Commerce (2018), The Carlyle (2017), and Water's Edge (2013, 2014).