Dr. Scott Johnson specializes in fitting digital hearing instruments.His 22 years of experience included research activities with the world renowned Portland Veterans Administration Medical Center. His advanced skills andeducation increase his ability to personalize your hearing solution andoptimize your experience. He is committed to providing the utmost in care and far exceeds the required number of continuing education units required for liscensure and certification by the state and professional organizations.
Dr. Johnson has presented speeches for peers and patients and participates and serves his community in civic groups, professionalassociations, and church activities.
Dr. Johnson and his wife Amy have lived in Sherwood for nine years. They have two beautiful daughters, Clair & Hannah. He enjoys playing basketball and is an avid football fan (go Vikings!). He and his family also enjoy hiking, biking, and spending time with friends in the neighborhood.
What is an audiologist?
An audiologist is a healthcare professional who has earned a masters and/ordoctoral degree in audiology. Audiology is essentially the science of hearing,as it applies to humans. The audiologist must be licensed as an audiologist topractice audiology. In the profession of audiology, the master’s degree was theaccepted "clinical" degree for almost 50 years. However, theprofession transitioned (as of the mid-1990s) and the doctorate will soon bethe entry-level requirement to practice audiology. The Au.D. (Doctor ofAudiology) is the designation of the professional doctorate in audiology and isissued exclusively by regionally accredited universities and colleges. Thereare other doctoral degrees that have been earned by audiologists, such as thePh.D. (still highly sought by researchers and academicians), the Sc.D. and theEd.D.
Audiologists work in a variety of settings including hospitals, schools,clinics, universities, rehabilitation facilities, cochlear implant centers,speech and hearing centers, private audiology practices, hearing aid dispensingoffices, hearing aid manufacturing facilities, medical centers, as well asotolaryngology (ENT physician) offices.
The vast majority of hearing problems do not require medical or surgicalintervention, and in fact, some 90 to 95 percent of all cases of hearing losscan be corrected with hearing aids. Audiologists are clinically, academicallyand professionally trained to determine which hearing losses need medicalreferral. As a licensed healthcare provider, the audiologist refers patients tophysicians when there is a medically or surgically treatable problem. Manyaudiologists dispense (sell and service) hearing aids and related assistive andalerting devices for the telephone, TV and special listening situations.
Meet Susan Dixon, Patient Care Coordinator
Susan is our Patient Care Coordinator. She is here to help you with scheduling appointments, contacting your physician or insurance company on your behalf.
Susan lives in the countryside with her her husband, Rob and their 3 beautiful daughters. She enjoys photography, travel and sharing adventures with her family.
Dr. Scott Johnson specializes in fitting digital hearing instruments.His 22 years of experience included research activities with the world renowned Portland Veterans Administration Medical Center. His advanced skills andeducation increase his ability to personalize your hearing solution andoptimize your experience. He is committed to providing the utmost in care and far exceeds the required number of continuing education units required for liscensure and certification by the state and professional organizations. 
