About Us

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Founded in 1993, Bayside Audiology has grown in size and reputation to become one of the most respected hearing health care providers in Clatsop County, with an ever-increasing list of satisfied patients, referring physicians and friends.  

 Our goal is to provide you with the best hearing health care possible based upon your individual needs.  We are genuinely concerned about you as a person---and through our professional skills, judgement and years of clinical experience, we will do our utmost to help you stay connected with those around you. 

Kerry was born and raised in Astoria, OR and moved back to the community three years ago with her husband, Jason, and three small children (5, 7, & 9). They purchased Bayside Audiology in August of 2022 from the previous owner, Jan Hankerson.  Kerry has been a licensed Audiologist for nearly 20 years, and received her Master's in Audiology from Minot State University in 2002, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Disorders & Sciences from the University of Oregon. Prior to graduation, she completed internships at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Division of Audiology, and Boystown National Research Hospital. Kerry completed her certificate of clinical competence (CCC-A) at the renowned House Ear Clinic in Los Angeles, CA in 2003 and went on to provide many years of service in various clinic settings and with hearing aid manufacturing companies. She is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology (FAAA), holds her Oregon state Audiology license, and is a member of the Oregon Academy of Audiology (OAA). 

In her free time Kerry enjoys painting, ballet, yoga, hiking and bicycling with her family and their golden retriever, Ginger. She is particularly fond of the local area and its natural beauty.