Meet the Team
Dr. Emily McMahan is a highly respected audiologist, recognized nationally for her expertise in tinnitus management, hearing care innovation, and advancements in telehealth audiology.
She is the founder and owner of the Alaska Hearing & Tinnitus Center, a leading practice serving Alaska and the western United States that is especially recognized for its focus on tinnitus management. Based in Anchorage, Alaska, she is committed to expanding audiological care through remote and field clinics across multiple states.
At a glance
- Nationally recognized for tinnitus management, telehealth, and pioneering clinical work with the Lenire device.
- Anchorage, Alaska-based founder of the Alaska Hearing & Tinnitus Center, serving patients across the western U.S.
Credentials & training
Dr. McMahan earned her Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Cincinnati and her Doctorate of Audiology from Salus University in Philadelphia. She completed her residency in Anchorage, Alaska, where she continues to be based. She is certified by the American Board of Audiology and is a Fellow of both the American Academy of Audiology and the Academy of Doctors of Audiology. She was named Alumna of the Year by Salus University's George S. Osborne College of Audiology.
Focus & approach
Her clinical expertise includes diagnostic hearing evaluations, tinnitus assessment and management, and telehealth service delivery, caring for both pediatric and geriatric populations. Dr. McMahan is among the first U.S. clinicians to implement Lenire, the FDA-approved bimodal neuromodulation device for tinnitus, and co-authored a real-world outcomes study on its effectiveness published in Nature Communications Medicine. Her mission centers on helping patients "hear the life they love" through individualized care.
Leadership & advocacy
Dr. McMahan holds a board position in the Audiology Practice Standards Organization (APSO), helping to set national standards for audiological care, and is an adjunct professor at the University of Alaska, mentoring audiology students and externs at her clinic. She is a frequent speaker on tinnitus and hearing healthcare innovations and has been featured in publications such as the Washington Post.
Frequently asked questions
Your questions, answered
How do I schedule with Dr. McMahan?
Call 650-342-9449 to request an appointment with our team.