Dr. Hatefi has been practicing audiology since she earned her Master of Audiology degree from University of Tehran in 1995. She received her Doctor of Audiology from Arizona State University in 2009. Ellie enjoys working with both the pediatric and geriatric populations who require an audiologist with unique skills and great dedication. Her expertise includes performing diagnostic tests for hearing loss and balance disorders, as well as dispensing and fitting hearing aids. She is licensed by the State of Arizona, clinically certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology (FAAA).

When not at work, Ellie enjoys spending time with her husband and being a mother to her son and daughter.