Meet the Doctors
Heather L. Dean, Au.D.
Doctor of Audiology
Dr. Heather Dean is an Audiologist in Carson City Nevada — a 20-minute drive from South Reno. As a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the American Academy of Audiology, Dr. Heather Dean has provided exceptional care to patients at Sierra Nevada Hearing Aid Center for over 14 years. Now, she brings her expertise to Silver State Hearing & Balance in Carson City, ensuring a seamless transition for her patients.
Dr. Heather Dean earned her Doctor of Audiology from the Arizona School of Health Sciences in 2005. She is passionate about helping people improve their hearing and takes the time to listen to her patients. Dr. Heather Dean is committed to caring for her customers and understanding their unique hearing needs. She ensures patients are fully satisfied with their hearing solutions.
CHRISTINE SCHELLIN, Au.D.
Doctor of Audiology
Dr. Christine Schellin received her B.S. in Speech Pathology/Audiology from the University of Nevada, Reno in 1999, an M.A. in Audiology from Western Washington University in 2001, and an Au.D. from Salus University in 2008. Prior to opening Silver State Hearing & Balance, Christine was a clinical audiologist at the VA Sierra Nevada HealthCare System for 6 years. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology (AAA) and is licensed by the Nevada State Board of Examiners for Audiology and Speech Pathology, the Nevada State Board of Hearing Aid Specialists and is licensed as a dispensing audiologist in the state of California. She served as vice president for the Nevada Speech Language and Hearing Association from 2004-2006. Christine’s clinical interests include diagnostic audiology, vestibular testing, hearing aids and cochlear implants. Outside of work, Christine enjoys spending time with her husband Scott and their three children.
RICHARD JOHNSON, Au.D.
Doctor of Audiology
Dr. Rich Johnson completed his Bachelors degree at the University of Nevada – Reno, his masters degree at the University of Utah in 2001 and received his Doctorate of Audiology degree at Pennsylvania College of Optometry, School of Audiology in 2004. He completed an internship at the Veteran’s Administration Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Johnson is board certified in Audiology (ABA) and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology (F-AAA). He is a member of the Academy of Doctors of Audiology and Academy of Dispensing Audiologists (ADA). He is state and nationally certified to practice audiology and dispense hearing aids in the state of Nevada and California.Dr. Johnson provides expertise in the areas of pediatric, infant, and adult behavioral and electro-acoustic diagnostic testing including Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) testing, Otoacoustic Emission (OAE) and Videonystagmography (ENG/VNG). He provides in- depth evaluations for diagnosing and treating hearing loss, as well as balance disorders. Dr. Johnson counsels and fits hearing aids and amplification devices, including assistive listening devices for all ages. In addition, new assessments and fittings for implantable nontraditional amplification (bone anchored hearing aids and lyric hearing aids) have been added to our services.
MICHAEL HODES, Au.D.
Doctor of Audiology
Dr. Michael Hodes is a Clinical Audiologist at Silver State Hearing and Balance. He received his undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences from the University of Nevada in 2003. He received his Doctorate degree in Audiology from Idaho State University in 2008. Dr. Hodes received his clinical training in a wide variety of settings. Dr. Hodes is passionate about philanthropy in his community and abroad. He currently volunteers with Boy Scouts of America and volunteers time with Toys for Tots just to name a few. Dr. Hodes lives in north Reno with his wife and four children. Two boys and adopted twin girls. Dr. Hodes is familiar with the familial struggles that hearing loss can cause as his oldest son has a permanent hearing loss.
Meet the Team
JOSEPH RAYMUNDO, Au.D.
Doctor of Audiology
Dr. Joseph Raymundo is an Audiologist specializing in comprehensive audiological evaluations, hearing aids, and the treatment of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). With a Doctorate in Audiology from the University of Utah and a Bachelors in Speech Pathology and Audiology from the University of Nevada, Reno, Dr. Raymundo provides personalized care to improve patients’ hearing issues. In addition to offering a wide range of hearing aids, Dr. Raymundo offers treatment for BPPV, helping patients find relief from dizziness and vertigo symptoms. In his free time, Dr. Raymundo loves to try new restaurants, snowboarding, and taking care of his new puppy.
CHRISTINE SCHELLIN, Au.D.
Doctor of Audiology
Dr. Christine Schellin received her B.S. in Speech Pathology/Audiology from the University of Nevada, Reno in 1999, an M.A. in Audiology from Western Washington University in 2001, and an Au.D. from Salus University in 2008. Prior to opening Silver State Hearing & Balance, Christine was a clinical audiologist at the VA Sierra Nevada HealthCare System for 6 years. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology (AAA) and is licensed by the Nevada State Board of Examiners for Audiology and Speech Pathology, the Nevada State Board of Hearing Aid Specialists and is licensed as a dispensing audiologist in the state of California. She served as vice president for the Nevada Speech Language and Hearing Association from 2004-2006. Christine’s clinical interests include diagnostic audiology, vestibular testing, hearing aids and cochlear implants. Outside of work, Christine enjoys spending time with her husband Scott and their three children.
RICHARD JOHNSON, Au.D.
Doctor of Audiology
Dr. Rich Johnson completed his Bachelors degree at the University of Nevada – Reno, his masters degree at the University of Utah in 2001 and received his Doctorate of Audiology degree at Pennsylvania College of Optometry, School of Audiology in 2004. He completed an internship at the Veteran’s Administration Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Johnson is board certified in Audiology (ABA) and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology (F-AAA). He is a member of the Academy of Doctors of Audiology and Academy of Dispensing Audiologists (ADA). He is state and nationally certified to practice audiology and dispense hearing aids in the state of Nevada and California.Dr. Johnson provides expertise in the areas of pediatric, infant, and adult behavioral and electro-acoustic diagnostic testing including Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) testing, Otoacoustic Emission (OAE) and Videonystagmography (ENG/VNG). He provides in- depth evaluations for diagnosing and treating hearing loss, as well as balance disorders. Dr. Johnson counsels and fits hearing aids and amplification devices, including assistive listening devices for all ages. In addition, new assessments and fittings for implantable nontraditional amplification (bone anchored hearing aids and lyric hearing aids) have been added to our services.
MICHAEL HODES, Au.D.
Doctor of Audiology
Dr. Michael Hodes is a Clinical Audiologist at Silver State Hearing and Balance. He received his undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences from the University of Nevada in 2003. He received his Doctorate degree in Audiology from Idaho State University in 2008. Dr. Hodes received his clinical training in a wide variety of settings. Dr. Hodes is passionate about philanthropy in his community and abroad. He currently volunteers with Boy Scouts of America and volunteers time with Toys for Tots just to name a few. Dr. Hodes lives in north Reno with his wife and four children. Two boys and adopted twin girls. Dr. Hodes is familiar with the familial struggles that hearing loss can cause as his oldest son has a permanent hearing loss.
Get In Touch
Silver State Hearing Carson City
8985 South Pecos Road, Suite 3B
Henderson, NV 89074
702-647-2900
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Phone
775-882-3277
Address
Carson City, NV 89703
Hours
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed