Who Can You Trust in Newport News, Chesapeake, and Smithfield to Help You With Your Hearing?

Imagine a world without sound, or only garbled sounds. You’d miss a lot! Imagine what you’d miss hanging out with friends, having dinner with your family, playing with your kids or grandkids—even hearing the birds in your yard. 

Which is why we are committed to helping you improve your hearing and get more out of life.

Hearing plays such a crucial role in your overall health and well-being – from helping to prevent dementia to keeping you connected to your family. We are dedicated to restoring your ability to hear. Meet Maico Audiological Services’ team.

Meet the Team

Tracey E. Hudson, Au.D., CCC-A, Doctor of Audiology, Newport News Location

Tracey E. Hudson, Au.D., CCC-A

Doctor of Audiology

Newport News Location

Tracey E. Hudson, Au. D., CCC-A, completed her undergraduate degree at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina.  Following her passion for helping others and her interest in the study of hearing, she earned a Doctor of Audiology degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in 2013.

As an audiologist and healthcare provider, Dr. Hudson is dedicated to doing all she can to ensure her patients never miss another moment of their lives due to hearing loss. Her knowledge, training, and experience in audiological evaluation and treatment enables her to provide complete care and management of various disorders of the auditory system including hearing loss, tinnitus, and balance disorders in newborns, children, and adults.
Stephanie R. Howard, M.A., CCC-A, Audiologist, Chesapeake Location

Stephanie R. Howard, M.A., CCC-A

Audiologist

Chesapeake Location

Stephanie Howard has been providing audiological and hearing aid services in the Tidewater area for over 25 years. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree from East Carolina University and a Master of Arts Degree from University of Tennessee-Knoxville.

She holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association, a Commonwealth of Virginia Audiology license and Hearing Aid Specialist license and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology. Stephanie joined MAICO in April 2019 with over 30 years of experience working with ENT physicians as a clinical audiologist providing diagnostic testing and hearing aid services for infants, children and adults.
D. Krystin Farrell, Au.D., Doctor of Audiology, Smithfield Location

D. Krystin Farrell, Au.D.

Doctor of Audiology

Smithfield Location

Dr. Farrell received her Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Disorders (cum laude) from San Diego State University and her clinical Doctorate in Audiology from Gallaudet University.

She is proficient in American Sign Language and is a strong advocate for the Deaf. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology and is certified in clinical competency with the American Speech Language and Hearing Association. Dr. Farrell has been practicing since 2006, with 9 years of experience in the ENT setting, and is highly respected by her patients and the medical community in which she’s worked. She enjoys riding her motorcycle on sunny days.
Autumn Collins, HIS, Hearing Instrument Specialist, Chesapeake Location

Autumn Collins, HIS

Hearing Instrument Specialist

Chesapeake Location

Autumn Collins has over 20 years of experience working in the hearing healthcare field. She joined Maico in 2014 as a patient care coordinator. Now she is proudly serving patients as a licensed hearing instrument specialist. When she is not helping others hear better, she enjoys spending time with her husband of 18 years and their 2 dogs.