About Dr. Lauro (formerly Aviles)

Dr. Scarlet M. Lauro (formerly 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. Lauro 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. She received her Doctorate of Audiology from the University of Florida. 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 recently got married in August 2025 and has changed her name to Dr. Scarlet M. Lauro. She has since grown a successful practice with offices in Honolulu and Waimea on the Big Island.

Dr. Lauro 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. Lauro 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.

Outside of work, Dr. Lauro enjoys spending time with her two grown children, volunteering with her favorite non-profit organizations, traveling, 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.