About Us

Dr. David Citron, III was born and raised in Chicago, IL and founded South Shore Hearing Center in 1982. Dr. Citron received his Bachelor’s degree in speech and hearing in 1971 from Northern Illinois University, his Master’s degree in audiology from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in 1972 and his Ph.D. in audiology from Purdue University in 1979. Dr. Citron completed his Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) in 1973 at the San Francisco Hearing and Speech Center, and in 1975 was the Director of Audiology at Kaiser- Permanente Medical Center in Oakland, CA.

Former President of ADA (Academy of Doctors of Audiology), Founder of AAA (American Academy of Audiology), Active Rotarian and President Rotary Club of Weymouth 2008-2009, Board Member AAC (Audiology Awareness Campaign).

Dr. Citron’s specialties are diagnostic audiology, amplification in adults, and assessment of balance disorders. He also teaches at the National Youth Leadership Forum in Medicine at Babson College. Dr. Citron is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology and the Academy of Doctors of Audiology. He is licensed in audiology by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and board certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Louise G. Citron was born and raised in Massachusetts and co-founded South Shore Hearing Center in 1982 with her husband, Dr. David Citron. She received her Bachelor’s degree in speech and hearing from Boston University in 1972 and her Master’s degree in audiology in 1973 from the University of Connecticut. In 1974, she completed her Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) at Bellevue Hospital in New York City. Ms. Citron continued her audiology studies at Purdue University in 1978 and at Boston University in 1979-1980. In 1981, she was awarded a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in audiology from Boston University.

Ms. Citron’s area of expertise are diagnostic audiology and amplification in adults. Ms. Citron is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology. She is licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in audiology and certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Dr. Elena M. Schepis was born and raised in Massachusetts. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in speech and hearing in 1999 from Syracuse University, and continued at Syracuse to complete her Master’s degree in audiology in 2001. Dr. Schepis fulfilled her Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) in 2002 at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville.

Following her CFY, Dr. Schepis was a staff audiologist and Director of the Newborn Hearing Program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. She joined South Shore Hearing Center in 2003. Dr. Schepis earned her Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) degree at A.T. Still University, Arizona School of Health Sciences in 2008.

Dr. Schepis’ specialties are diagnostic audiology and amplification in adults. She also enjoys speaking at local community events to educate the public on the importance of hearing loss prevention and hearing care.

Dr. Schepis is a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology. She is licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in audiology and certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Dr. Jennifer G. Mayer was born and raised in Swampscott, Massachusetts. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in speech and hearing in 1996 from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, and her Master’s degree in audiology at Northeastern University in 1998. Dr. Mayer fulfilled her Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) in 1999 at Hear USA and Cape Cod Ear, Nose and Throat.

Following her CFY, Dr. Mayer was a staff audiologist in various clinical settings including Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. She joined the South Shore Hearing Center staff in 2006. Dr. Mayer obtained her Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) degree at A.T. Still University, Arizona School of Health Sciences in 2008.

Dr. Mayer’s specialties are diagnostic audiology, pediatric and adult amplification and educational audiology.

Dr. Mayer is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology. She is licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in audiology and certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Dr. Abigail S. Keller was raised in Burlington, Vermont. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in speech and hearing with a minor in psychology from the University of Rhode Island in 2002, and completed her Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) degree from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri in May, 2007. Dr. Keller fulfilled her doctoral externship at South Shore Hearing Center in 2006-2007.

Dr. Keller’s specialties are diagnostic audiology, amplification, and assessment of balance disorders in adults.

Dr. Keller is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology. She is licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in Audiology and certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Dr. Stephanie G. West was raised in western Massachusetts.  She earned her Bachelor’s degree in speech and hearing from Northeastern University in 2005, and completed her Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) degree from Gallaudet University in Washington, DC in 2009.  Prior to joining the staff at South Shore Hearing Center, Dr. West fulfilled her Doctor of Audiology externship at Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR.

Dr. West’s specialties are diagnostic audiology, pediatrics, balance testing, amplification and assistive hearing technologies.  She is competent in American Sign Language (ASL).

Dr. West is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology.  She is licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in Audiology and certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Amy M. Stanton was raised in Weymouth, Massachusetts. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in business administration from Lasell College in 2002. She joined South Shore Hearing Center as a member of the front office staff in January, 2004.

In August, 2008 Ms. Stanton completed the Audiology Assistant Certificate from Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and is presently licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as an Audiology Assistant.

Ms. Stanton assists during pediatric audiological evaluations, and provides hearing aid maintenance and service. In addition to her Audiology Assistant responsibilities, she also provides practice administrative support and adds the personal touches to the practice newsletter