Meet the Team
We went into audiology to do one thing: Help improve the lives of our patients. Finding the right hearing aids for you is about more than restoring your hearing. It’s about empowering you to enjoy your ideal lifestyle. Whether you’re a swimmer or a theater-goer, we’ll work with you to find a hearing aid that gets you back into the life you want to live.
Shannon Smith, Au.D.
Doctor of Audiology
When entering the field of Audiology in 1993, Dr. Shannon Smith, co-owner of Allied Hearing, would never have believed how gratifying it would be help others enjoy life to their fullest through improved hearing. A firm believer in excellence of Audiology services, she uses her education and experience to help each patient make the best decision based upon their unique needs.
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Dr. Smith feels that superior results are achieved when you pay close attention to the small details and take the time to get to know each and every patient on a personal level. Her areas of specialty include tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and amplification.
Born and raised in the Thumb, Shannon and her husband Patrick have two children, Alexa and Logan. Outside the office, you’ll often find Shannon cheering on her children at their various sporting events. She also loves to travel, exercise, and cook great food.
Education
- Doctor of Audiology, University of Florida, 2005
- Master of Arts in Audiology, Central Michigan University, 1994
- Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, Michigan State University, 1986
Licensure and Certification
- Fellow, American Academy of Audiology
- Scholar Award for Continuing Education, American Academy of Audiology, 2012
- Certificate of Clinical Competence, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
- Board Certified, American Board of Audiology
- Licensed Audiologist, State of Michigan
Articles
Find Allied Hearing on:
- Community for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- NPIDB.org
Nathan Kern, Au.D.
Doctor of Audiology
The field of audiology initially captured Dr. Kern’s attention as a patient when he received his first hearing aid. It was then that he realized how much sound he was missing from his life, and how better hearing could improve his life.
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As an audiologist, Dr. Kern’s goal is to improve the lives of his patients with better hearing through a customized approach. By understanding their unique listening needs, and using evidence-based practices, he is able to ensure the best possible fit of their hearing technology.
Dr. Kern was raised on a dairy farm, and his hobbies include farming, gardening, and hunting. He and his wife, Nicole, and their daughter, Ellis, enjoy working together on their hobby farm.
Education
- Doctor of Audiology, Central Michigan University, 2016
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Central Michigan University, 2011
Licensure and Certification
- Certificate of Clinical Competence, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
- Licensed Audiologist, State of Michigan