Dr. Scarlet M. Aviles, Audiology is always open to accepting new patients. Patients feel at ease in our warm and comfortable office. With more than 30 years of experience treating all types and degrees of hearing issues, we understand the sensitive nature of treating hearing issues. We want to hear your story so we can present you with all possible treatment options. We believe in empowering you, not pushing you, so that you can make the treatment decision best suited to your hearing loss, your lifestyle and your budget. We are proud of our local heritage and invite you to experience our friendly, Hawaiian hospitality as we put our hearts into helping you hear better.
Dr. Aviles was born on Oahu and raised in Hilo on the Big Island. She moved to Honolulu to begin her studies at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Upon graduating, she worked as a staff audiologist in a large ENT office for 24 years. She opened her own practice in 2014 when the ENT office closed. She has since grown a successful practice with offices in Honolulu and Waimea on the Big Island.
Dr. Aviles knew from a young age that she wanted to work in the medical field. She also really enjoyed working with people. How to combine these was the question. After taking her first audiology course she became very interested in the audiology field. She quickly understood that working in audiology, she could both have the time to enjoy people and have a meaningful and lasting impact on their quality of life. Dr. Aviles attended the University of Hawaii at Manoa for her BS and MS and went on to pursue her Au.D from the University of Florida, graduating with honors from all schools. She is Board Certified in Audiology by the American Board of Audiology, a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology, a Fellow of the American Doctors of Audiology, a Member of the National Association of Professional Women, a member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, and is contracted by the Veteran’s Administration.
Outside of work, Dr. Aviles enjoys spending time with her two grown children, volunteering with her favorite non-profit organizations, traveling, judging gymnastics competition, doing Crossfit and learning new things. In her office, you feel the positive energy conveyed by someone who loves to stay active and enjoy all that life has to offer.
Today, hearing loss has been independently linked to a number of serious health conditions. If you or someone you know is living with the following conditions:
it is important to understand the connection to hearing loss. Hearing loss can also be a result of aging and a side effect of taking certain medications.
Read about health conditions related to hearing loss.Dr. Aviles is dedicated to providing you with a convenient and professional experience in her open and friendly office.
Getting your hearing evaluated gives you the information you need to make better life quality choices.
Hear Well and Thrive !!