About Us

Our Mission

Our goal at Audiology HEARS is to provide exceptional, individualized hearing healthcare. We are committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered, high-quality care. We strive to guide patients along their journey of better hearing so that they may enjoy better living.

Get to know the dedicated staff members who are working to help you improve the quality of your hearing.

Meet our team

Shonda Bailey, Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA

Doctor Of Audiology

Dr. Shonda Bailey has been practicing audiology for 20 years. She graduated cum laude from the University of Kansas in 1998 with a Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language and Hearing. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Kansas Medical Center in 2001 with a Master of Arts in Audiology. In 2008, she earned her Doctorate in Audiology, graduating summa cum laude from Salus University. She holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-A) from the American Speech-Hearing Association and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology (FAAA).

As a native of Kansas City, KS (Go Chiefs!), she practiced audiology in Kansas City for 11 years before trading Kansas City winters for the warmth of southeast Florida. After practicing in Florida for 5 years, Dr. Bailey decided to relocate to the Atlanta area to be closer to family.

In addition to her experience in ENT offices, she has practiced in a variety of clinical settings, including the V.A. hospital, a pediatric hospital, and the school district. Throughout her career, she has developed an exceptional background in hearing device fitting and orientation. Dr. Bailey prides herself on prioritizing quality patient care, relationship building and patient satisfaction. She attributes the high-level of patient care and satisfaction to providing Evidence-Based Best Practices. For this reason, she is excited to align with Dr. Cliff’s network and his mission to make Evidence-Based Best Practices, not the exception, but the standard of care.

Mara Buko

Licensed Audiologist Assistant

Mara is a licensed Audiologist Assistant with 7 years of experience helping people with hearing healthcare needs and with hearing technology. She has worked with audiologists, ENT physicians and Neurotologists in the Atlanta area. Mara is a compassionate professional that prides herself on providing excellent patient care and satisfaction. She is proud to be a part of Audiology HEARS. Mara is married with 2 daughters. She loves to entertain, travel and spend time with her family.

Kathryn Thompson

2021-10-22

Robert Rathbun

2021-10-22

Mara is great and always concerned that you are pleased and everything is right before you leave.

Larry / Lucille Tobin

2021-10-22

Rebecca McGinnis

2021-09-22

Dr. Bailey and her assistant are amazing! The office is beautiful and they are super nice and personable. Dr. Bailey is extremely knowledgeable and is wonderful about figuring out what works best for me. Great experience!

Andrea Wayne

2021-09-21

Mara, Thanks for the thorough cleaning of my hearing aids

Jacalyn Anderson

2021-09-07

My son has been a patient for many years and has always received the best care and service.

Neil Benson

2021-08-31

The staff was courteous. Dr. Bailey conducted the most thorough hearing test I had ever experienced in a professional manner. She shown herself to be very knowledgeable was pleasant to work with. I recommend Dr. Bailey at her clinic very highly.