HEAR FOR LIFE.

Northern and Southern Nevada’s Premier Hearing Healthcare Provider
Sparks Office

OUR HEARING HEALTHCARE SERVICES: 

Hearing Tests

Hearing Aid & Fitting

Tinnitus Therapy

Balance Testing

Welcome to Silver State Hearing – Sparks

Silver State Hearing & Balance Sparks is your premier audiology team in Northern Nevada. With more than a century of combined experience, our audiologists and ear, nose, and throat medical specialists have the training, experience, and vast knowledge to diagnose and treat all of your hearing healthcare needs.

We understand that hearing issues impact all functions of daily life. Hearing loss affects our ability to communicate with friends, family, and those around us. Over time, hearing loss can have a psychological impact, as well as lead to other disabling diseases like dementia, diabetes, heart disease, and more.

Our audiologists work with patients to evaluate hearing loss and recommend hearing aids or assistive devices that can improve hearing for patients of all ages, including newborns. We are dedicated to providing the most up-to-date diagnostic and treatment options available to ensure you can hear the world around you and, once again, communicate with the world around you.

We look forward to hearing from you, and helping you in your journey towards better hearing.

Meet the Team

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.

DANIELLE MAY, Au.D.

Doctor of Audiology

Dr. Danielle May, a Reno native, graduated from the University of Nevada – Reno in 2013, earning her Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Speech Pathology and Audiology and a minor in Developmental Disabilities. She graduated as the Valedictorian and Senior Scholar of her college. In 2017, Dr. May graduated from the University of Arizona where she received her Doctorate degree in Audiology. Dr. May completed an Arizona LEND fellowship (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities) in 2016, and specializes in diagnosing and treating pediatric and adolescent populations. Her clinical interests include diagnostic audiology, vestibular testing, cochlear implants, and fitting pediatric and adult hearing aids. Dr. May is state certified to practice audiology and dispense hearing aids in the state of Nevada. Dr. May holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) from the American Speech- Language Hearing Association and is a member of that organization. She is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology.Outside of work, Dr. May enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her family. Dr. May and her husband have 3 dogs who love to go on adventures with them – on a hike, to the lake, to volleyball tournaments, to the park to play frisbee, etc. She enjoys snow skiing, water skiing, playing volleyball, and spending time with her family and dogs at Lake Almanor.

NANCY HENDERSON, Au.D.

Doctor of Audiology

Nancy received her BA in Speech Communication in 1970 from California State University, Fresno. She received a second BA in Communication Disorders from CSUF in 1971. In 1972, she received an MA in Communication Disorders / Emphasis – Audiology from CSUF. Nancy worked at Newport Speech, Language and Audiology in Laguna Niguel, California, Western Medical Center in Santa Ana, California and the Audiology Centers of Newport Beach and Huntington Beach from 1972 – 1980. Upon coming to the Reno area, she worked at the University of Nevada Reno’s Speech Pathology and Audiology program as a Clinical Supervisor in diagnostic audiological testing in the early 1980’s. She then worked at Reno Hearing Center, the Office of R.T.Dilley, MD and came to Silver State Hearing and Balance in 2010. Nancy holds licenses from the Nevada State Board of Examiners for Audiology and Speech Pathology and the Nevada State Board of Hearing Aid Specialists. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology (AAA). Diagnostic testing and fitting / dispensing hearing aids are the primary areas of Nancy’s clinical interests. She and her husband live in the Lake Tahoe basin and love the area and the winter and summer sports/ recreation opportunities it provides them.

Allie Cope, Au.D.

Doctor of Audiology

Dr. Allie Cope is a Clinical Audiologist at Silver State Hearing and Balance in Sparks. She received her undergraduate degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders from the University of Montana in 2017. She received her Doctorate degree in Audiology from Pacific University in 2021. She chose audiology as her career because she can relate to others who have hearing loss. Dr. Cope wanted to give back to those who have hearing difficulties just like the doctors did for her growing up. Dr. Cope enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She enjoys going to the movies often and loves trying out new places to eat. When she is not busy on the weekends she likes to spend time outdoors with her friends and her Australian Shepherd. 

Beth Gautereaux, Au.D.

Doctor of Audiology

Dr. Gautereaux received her Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology and Audiology from the University of Nevada Reno in 2001, Master of Science in Audiology from the University of Arizona in 2003 and Doctor of Audiology degree from Salus University in 2009. She has worked as a clinical audiologist for over 20 years providing comprehensive audiological services, with a focus on cochlear implantation, for both pediatric and adult populations. In addition, Dr. Gautereaux worked for a cochlear implant manufacturer providing technical and clinical support for clinics in Nevada and California. She is board certified by the American Speech Language Hearing Association and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology.

Anthony C. Zamboni, M.D.

Doctor of Otolaryngology

Dr. Zamboni treats a wide scope of adult ear, nose, and throat disorders also. His surgical practice includes placement of ear tubes, adenotonsillectomy, nasal and sinus surgery, neck surgery, and oral and laryngeal surgery. His training in head and neck cancer includes thyroid masses and cancers, oral and laryngeal cancers, and the treatment of neck metastases. He also treats facial and neck skin cancer with special attention to both oncologic treatment and cosmetic closure. Dr. Zamboni is Board Certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Anthony C. Zamboni

Patient Testimonials

I really appreciate the excellent service I received at Silver Sate Hearing- from the receptionist who helped set up my appointment, the email and text reminders to the excellent care I received from the resident Audiologist. She gave me a few resources that were never mentioned to me by other Audiologists and answered all my questions. I never felt rushed which is a rarity in today’s world. I highly recommend Silver State Hearing.

– Andrea T.

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We had an incredible experience at this office today. My daughter has been struggling with vertigo for a couple of months and finding a doctor who could see her before August was proving difficult. Silver State was able to get her in and get the ball rolling on finding the cause. Kelly and Nancy have been super helpful. I can’t say enough great things about this place!!

– Christi K.

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Due to car problems I arrived 10 mins late after calling to advise them. They were gracious and thanked me for calling. Took me right in and said they had plenty of time to spend with me.
The audiologist was friendly, explained every procedure thoroughly and asked frequently if I had questions or whether I understood her instructions. She asked what I was expecting from the appointment and made sure to address all of my concerns. She offered to research which hearing aids would meet my needs and wants, and talk them over with me before I committed to one. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

Dorothy M.

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This was my first visit to Silver State Hearing & Balance…and my first visit with Dr. Michael Hodes. He was terrific…gave me a thorough exam and hearing test. We discussed everything in depth…he answered all my questions, addressed my concerns, and even laughed at my jokes. I was totally at ease and comfortable and I attribute this stellar visit to Dr. Hodes. Now…we are awaiting my hearing aids.

– Paul P.

Let’s get started and connect.

Phone

775.507.4094

Address

4834 Sparks Blvd Suite 102,
Sparks, NV 89436

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Hours

Mon – Fri: 8am – 4:30pm
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
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