
Peter Marincovich, Ph.D., CCC-A
Owner, Director of Audiology Services
Victoria Beene, Au.D., CH-TM, F-AAA
Clinical Audiologist
Dr. Victoria Beene has received degrees in communication science, speech-language pathology, and earned her Doctorate in Audiology from the University of the Pacific in 2020. She is a certificate holder in tinnitus management from the American Board of Audiology and she maintains fellowship status through the American Academy of Audiology. She has experience working in various audiology settings including: private practice, hospitals, research, tele-health, and teaching. During her final year of school, Dr. Beene worked as an audiology extern at Audiology Associates, Santa Rosa. She currently lives in the San Francisco Bay Area where she provides tele-health services on the Santa Rosa Audiology Associates team. Dr. Beene’s specialties include: hearing health education, tinnitus management counseling, auditory processing disorders, and balance disorders.


Michal Joseph, Au.D.
Clinical Audiologist
Dr. Joseph has worked as a Clinical Audiologist for the past 30 years. She holds an undergraduate degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology from the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, and Doctor of Audiology from A.T. Still University in Arizona. Dr. Joseph’s experience is diverse both clinically and culturally; she has worked in South Africa, Canada, and the USA providing diagnostic and rehabilitative services to children and adults. Her specialties include pediatrics, amplification and cochlear implant mapping. She is bilingual in English and Hebrew. Dr. Joseph currently works part-time.
Samuel (Sam) Johnson, Au.D.
Clinical Audiologist
Dr. Johnson believes that every patient deserves to play an active role in their healthcare. He is here to educate and guide patients to improve their hearing and balance concerns.
Dr. Johnson chose Audiology to help improve patients’ ability to communicate more effectively. He believes Audiology is a young field with new innovative treatment methods being developed yearly and is excited to a be a part of this change.
He is interested in recent research linking untreated hearing loss with cognitive decline. He is also interested in tinnitus including diagnosis and treatment.
Dr. Johnson currently provides tele-health services on the Santa Rosa Audiology Associates team.


Christopher Barajas, Au.D.
Audiology Intern
Christopher is an audiology student intern from the University of the Pacific on track towards earning his Au. D. Christopher has 3 years of experience working alongside various Audiologists and helping his patients hear better. He graduated from California State University Fullerton with a bachelors in Communicative Sciences and Disorders and uses his degree to provide top notch care to his patients. His professional interests include hearing conservation and amplification. He looks forward to helping patients’ lives improve.
Our Clinical Staff

Lisa Dehner, CCMA-AC
Hearing Loss Support Specialist, Hearing Aid Dispenser
Lisa Dehner received her certification in Medical Assisting from Empire College in Santa Rosa, California in 2007 and maintains state certification (clinical and administrative). In 2010 she received her Hearing Aid Dispensing License from the California Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Hearing Aid Dispenser’s Board. She is also an active Hearing Loss Support Specialist certified by the Hearing Loss Association (HLAA). In addition, she is a current member of Hearing Healthcare Providers (HHP). Her professional interests include helping people reconnect with family and friends by obtaining maximum benefit from the latest hearing technology available and Interventional Audiology research.

Tina Afifi
Patient Care Coordinator, Hearing Loss Support Specialist, Hearing Aid Dispenser
Tina Afifi received her Hearing Aid Dispensing License in 2009 from the California Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Hearing Aid Dispenser’s Board. She is also an active Hearing Loss Support Specialist certified by the Hearing Loss Association (HLAA). In addition, she is a current member of Hearing Healthcare Providers (HHP). Her professional interests focus on the newest hearing technology as well as Hearing Assistive Technology (HAT) for personal and business usage. Her current projects include creating a Personal Listening Room where people can come and experience better hearing.
Support Staff

Chloe
Assistant
Chloe is a Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist and works as an assistant to the providers. She graduated from the University of Oregon with a degree in linguistics. She enjoys helping people reach their goals and achieve healthier lives. In addition, she has experience in research and is always looking forward to learning something new.