Who Can You Trust in Newport News, Chesapeake, and Smithfield to Help You With Your Hearing?

Imagine a world without sound, or only garbled sounds. You’d miss a lot! Imagine what you’d miss hanging out with friends, having dinner with your family, playing with your kids or grandkids—even hearing the birds in your yard. 

Which is why we are committed to helping you improve your hearing and get more out of life.

Hearing plays such a crucial role in your overall health and well-being – from helping to prevent dementia to keeping you connected to your family. We are dedicated to restoring your ability to hear. Meet Maico Audiological Services’ team.

Meet the Team

Tracey E. Hudson, Au.D., CCC-A, Doctor of Audiology, Newport News Location

Tracey E. Hudson, Au.D., CCC-A

Doctor of Audiology

Newport News Location

Tracey E. Hudson, Au. D., CCC-A, completed her undergraduate degree at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina.  Following her passion for helping others and her interest in the study of hearing, she earned a Doctor of Audiology degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in 2013.

As an audiologist and healthcare provider, Dr. Hudson is dedicated to doing all she can to ensure her patients never miss another moment of their lives due to hearing loss. Her knowledge, training, and experience in audiological evaluation and treatment enables her to provide complete care and management of various disorders of the auditory system including hearing loss, tinnitus, and balance disorders in newborns, children, and adults.
Stephanie R. Howard, M.A., CCC-A, Audiologist, Chesapeake Location

Stephanie R. Howard, M.A., CCC-A

Audiologist

Chesapeake Location

Stephanie Howard has been providing audiological and hearing aid services in the Tidewater area for over 25 years. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree from East Carolina University and a Master of Arts Degree from University of Tennessee-Knoxville.

She holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association, a Commonwealth of Virginia Audiology license and Hearing Aid Specialist license and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology. Stephanie joined MAICO in April 2019 with over 30 years of experience working with ENT physicians as a clinical audiologist providing diagnostic testing and hearing aid services for infants, children and adults.
Megan Zablan, HIS, Hearing Instrument Specialist

Megan Zablan, HIS

Hearing Instrument Specialist

Chesapeake Location


Meg has called Virginia Beach home for the past 25 years. Following in her mother’s footsteps, who continues to work as a dedicated hearing aid specialist, Meg found her passion in the hearing aid industry and has proudly served since 2015.

When she’s not focused on meeting her clients’ hearing needs, Meg can be found at home cuddling with her two dogs, Chewie and Adobo, playing board games, or enjoying a game of pickleball. Balancing work and leisure helps her stay refreshed and focused on providing the best care possible. Helping people hear better is her top priority, and she looks forward to working with clients to improve their quality of life through better hearing.