SoMang Moon
- Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Communication Sciences and Special Education,
Speech and Hearing Clinic
Biography
Dr. SoMang Moon is a Clinical Assistant Professor and licensed audiologist at the University of Georgia. Dr. Moon holds a certificate of clinical competence in audiology from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) and is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology (AAA). She has worked in various settings including hospitals, ENT offices, private practices, and university clinics.
At the University of Georgia, Dr. Moon teaches the clinical practicum in Audiology class (CMSD 7140) for graduate students in Speech-Language Pathology. She supervises hearing screenings for school-aged children, visiting both public and private schools to ensure early detection and intervention. Dr. Moon also teaches the Rehabilitative Audiology (CMSD 4030) for undergraduate students in Communication Sciences and Disorders.
Dr. Moon specializes in diagnostic audiology, vestibular assessments, and aural rehabilitation. She utilizes various interventions such as hearing aids, bone-anchored implants, and cochlear implants across all ages. Her primary goal is to empower individuals with hearing impairments to regain confidence in their hearing abilities by providing personalized interventions based on the latest research and evidence-based practices.
With her diverse background and dedication to improving the lives of those with hearing loss, Dr. Moon plays a vital role in both clinical practice and academia, contributing to the advancement of audiology education and patient care.
Areas of Expertise
- Cochlear Implants
- Hearing Aids
- Bone Anchored Implants
- Comprehensive Audiological Evaluation
- Vestibular assessments
Education
- Bachelors of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders, 2010
University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors of Arts in Psychology, 2010
University of Texas at Austin - Doctor of Audiology, 2014
University of Texas at Austin