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Comprehensive Hearing Evaluation
Custom Hearing Care Plan
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Fill out our short form and our patient care team will reach out within one business day to confirm your free evaluation time.
Our professionals will conduct a thorough hearing assessment and discuss your lifestyle, goals, and concerns in detail.
Once your exam is complete, we will share the best hearing management options for you.
Vlad Gutierrez, BC‑HIS, is a Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist with a background in sound engineering and more than two decades of experience in hearing care. Originally from Venezuela, he studied audio engineering in Caracas and completed advanced sound technology training in Barcelona, where he also worked for a hearing aid manufacturer and developed expertise in hearing technology production and service.
After moving to Portland, Vlad trained locally, earned his Oregon license, and co‑founded Mt. Hood Hearing in 2004. He is Nationally Board Certified through the International Hearing Society, Tinnitus Care Provider Certified, and a Certified Dementia Practitioner. He also serves as President of the Oregon Hearing Society and sits on Oregon’s Advisory Council on Hearing Aids.
Vlad trains directly with Dr. Keith Darrow, Ph.D.—a neuroscientist, clinical audiologist, Certified Dementia Practitioner, medical researcher, and author who earned his doctorate through the joint Harvard Medical School / MIT program in Speech and Hearing Bioscience and Technology. Together, Dr. Darrow and Vlad design the customized auditory‑brain–focused hearing care plans used at Mt. Hood Hearing.


"Love this place. Great people, They make me feel like a member of the family. Experience is smooth. Just went in for my annual evaluation and quarterly service of my hearing aids. I’d recommend them to anyone looking to get hearing aids."
Tim F. - April 8, 2026

Excellent, skilled service, kind staff. Highly recommend this local business. They are efficient, too. I got a pair of sleeping earplugs made here and the process was both easy and intuitive."
Maika M. - March 12, 2026

"I have been a customer at Mt Hood hearing for several years. The staff is extremely helpful and answers all of my questions and concerns. They are knowledgeable about the latest ever changing technology of hearing devices. Scheduling needed appointments is easy. They are also helpful answering questions over the phone. Give them a call!"
M S. - April 24, 2026
When you choose Mt. Hood Hearing, you're getting the highest quality care available from experts who have what it takes to service all your hearing care needs.
From start to finish, our approach at Mt Hood Hearing focuses on the best solutions for hearing loss to achieve maximum sound clarity, brain stimulation, and to promote quality of life. Our goal is to help you maintain your independence and boost your confidence, while delivering exceptional patient-centered care.
Our hearing loss correction plans have been carefully designed by Dr. Keith Darrow, Ph.D. a Clinical Audiologist, Neuroscientist, Certified Dementia Practitioner, medical researcher, and author.
Hearing and cognitive needs continue to change throughout life, so we commit to working with each patient for many years to come. Our comprehensive hearing loss care program includes all yearly assessments, and ongoing professional maintenance to ensure the performance and clarity of your hearing technology. When you work with Mt Hood Hearing you have a partner in enhanced hearing and improved quality of life, and we will always look forward to seeing you whenever you need our help.
Your first visit is centered on understanding your hearing system and how it affects your daily life. We begin with an in-depth conversation about your history, communication challenges, and goals. Then we complete our full assessment protocol and review your results in clear, accessible language.
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