
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
Languages
- English
In-Network Plans
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FemaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Roni E. Dinkes
Physician’s Office Phone
410-550-2368
Professional Titles
- Audiologist
Primary Academic Title
Assistant in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Johns Hopkins Clinician
Background
Audiologist Roni E. Dinkes offers comprehensive audiological evaluation; hearing aid selection, issuance and counseling; and aural rehabilitation for patients age 2 and older.
Dr. Dinkes has practiced at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center since 1997, and is part of the Johns Hopkins Vasculitis Center and the Jerome L. Greene Sjögren’s Disease Center.
She earned a master’s degree in audiology from Ithaca College and a doctorate in audiology from Arizona State University.
Additionally, Dr. Dinkes is a board member on the Audiology Project, which raises awareness of the link between chronic diseases and hearing and balance issues, along with medications that cause hearing loss (ototoxic), by instructing diabetes educators, optometrists and audiologists nationally about this silent, unmet medical need.
Research Interests
Diabetes impact on Audiology, Hearing loss & Falls, Tinnitus Management & Therapeutic Strategies
Selected Publications
Association between Hearing Loss and Saccular Dysfunction in Older Individuals: M. Geraldine Zuniga, MD Roni E. Dinkes, AuD John P. Carey, MD Michael C. Schubert, PT, PhD Jeremy Walston, MD,Yuri Agrawal, MD
Breaking The Glass Ceiling, Baltimore Jewish Times, 2012
Hear Hear, Bayview News, 2006
Hear This Now, Bayview News, 2002
Too Loud, Too Long, Baltimore Jewish Times, 2006
Honors
- Maryland Top Doctor 2020-2024
- Board Member The Audiology Project
- Cornell Woman
- Starkey Cares Annual Provider Recognition
- ASHA ACE Award, 1/1/20
- Maryland Cohort Diabetes, 1/1/18
- Oticon People's Choice Award, 1/1/18
- Cornell Women in Leadership, Cornell University, 1/1/18
- Women of Distinction, Trademark, 1/1/18
- 2014 Top Doctor, Baltimore Magazine, 11/1/14
- President, Maryland Academy of Audiology, 1/1/14
- Top 100 Audiologist in the USA, EWLF, 1/1/13
- EWLF, JHU-Women's Leadership Forum, 1/1/13
- Presenter Disability Expo, 1/1/12
- 100 Top Audiologist in USA, Hearing Review, 1/1/12
- JACHO, Biggest Dept. Supporter, 1/1/11
- Baltimore Autism Society, Essay Winner, 6/1/07
- Oracle Honor Society, Ithaca College Honor Society, 1/1/89
Lectures & Presentations
- Washington DC Metro Oasis – Hearing Loss and Aging July 24, 2025
- ADCES - Diabetes Care/Education/ Technology, Lecture, 8/1/22
- Cosmos Club – Washington DC Audiology & Hearing aids 2020
- Audiology & Amplification PCP, Grand Rounds, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, 7/1/07
- Endocrinology - Diabetes/ Hearing Loss/ Falls, Lecture, 5/1/22
- Geriatric Audiology Medicine, Grand Rounds, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, 9/1/07
Memberships
- Maryland Academy of Audiology
- Member at Large 2023-2024
- President in 2014
- President-Elect in 2013
- The Audiology Project - Board Member
- Starkey Cares Provider Charitable Foundation
Professional Activities
- Maryland Academy of Audiology, President, 2013
- Towson University, Preceptor
- Supervisor for Towson University Audiology Doctoral Students
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 4940 Eastern Avenue, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 01 (G), Clinic 2, Baltimore, MD 21224
- Get Directions
- phone: 443-997-6467
- fax: 410-367-2463
Expertise
Education
- Graduate School: A T Still University of Health Sciences~ , AuD, 2004
- Graduate School: Ithaca College, MS, 1993
Board Certifications
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A): American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), 1995
Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
140 ratings, 68 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2026
Roni is awesome!!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/18/2026
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
Roni is so professional, competent and insightful. She is truly a terrific dr. Who cares about her patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/10/2026
EXCELLENT
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/10/2026
Created comfortable, relaxed environment. Explained test procedure and results clearly and provided space for questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/3/2026
Very accommodating and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2026
Provider is excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
Roni was so patient and went out of her way to help me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
All wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2026
Excellent. Very thorough, professional, friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2026
The provider was fantastic and didn't rush me out post testing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
She works with and truly knows my issues
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
Roni was a an amazing provider. She took her time to test and review the findings with me. I never felt rushed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
She is excellent! So caring and considerate. Handles difficult situations with knowledge and experience. Have complete trust in her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2026
Roni is the first Audiologist that understood my concerns. She was very knowledgable and took her time to explain my hearing loss.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Excellent and extremely helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
My provider is an audiologist who diagnosed and fitted me for a hearing aide. In my opinion, she has an excellent command of her disaplin.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Informed, funny, helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
Pleasant & efficient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
Roni is very kind and helpful in my hearing test she does everything from picking me up from the waiting room to helping me out of the hospital to the exit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/2/2026
Personable yet professionable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2025
Dr. Roni was outstanding. She was kind, thourough, and efficient. She went over and above to provide care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
Great personality. Love having her on my doctors list.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Helpful and willing to answer questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
GOOD AND ATTENTIVE
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Very happy with specialist
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Best provider EVER
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
She is very professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
Roni was professional, thorough and kind. I couldn't have asked for a better experience!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
All went well. Would recommend
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2025
I have just had my second visit with Roni and she is the very best if the best. She's very professional but yet also very kind and friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
Roni was excellent. She explained everything in a clear and concise way and offered options. She Is very knowledgeable in her field.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
Everything went well. There were no issues. Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Dr Roni is an excellent doctor who took the time and explained everything to me, that made the whole process a lot easier.I am happy to have her and her team help me with my health issues, as I see her as a very professional and a very kind person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Roni is absolutely terrific. She knows her stuff, she understands the patient's needs, she explains things well, she is a pleasure to be with. I spend 11 months of the year on the West Coast, but I keep my audiologist in Baltimore because I know no one out there could equal Roni.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2025
Excellent care and very helpful in things needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
Roni is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2025
Very concerned,answers all questions well, very knowledgable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/20/2025
RONI ELIZABETH DINKES was wonderful; she was professional, efficient, personable, caring, and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2025
Roni Dinkes was very thorough in everything she did during my visit, to include explaining all the details and results of the hearing test.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
Extremely helpful. Always goes the extra mile to help me with my hearing issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
Roni Dinkes is the best audiologist ever! She's so thorough and kind, and I love how ""down to earth"" she is! She treats me like a person, not just a patient, and that's really important these days.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/8/2025
A very competent and confidence-inspiring professional. Incredibly invested in patient needs. Excellent communicator.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2025
Very professional, but also very friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
Dr Dinkes is excellent.our appointment started a bit early, she was thoughtful, thorough and interested in my well-being.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2025
She. Help to find about my hearing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2025
Roni was extremely helpful and knowledgeable
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2025
I needed a hearing test. I got a hearing test
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2025
Roni Dinkes was EXCELLENT.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2025
Roni is always very thorough, personable, professional, & on time. She has a heart for the disabled. L
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
Professional and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Very concerne about your health
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2025
Dr. Dinkes was very kind and helpful! I left feeling much more informed about my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2025
Very good - she waited for us. We were late.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2025
She was amazing and I genuinely enjoyed my appointment, even though it was a hearing test lol.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2025
Well informedKind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
Mrs. Dinkes was very professional, courteous, and thoughtful :)
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
She was very helpful with my needs
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2025
Excellent!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2025
The best great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/27/2025
Great care!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2025
She was very personable and well informed. I
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2025
Kind, Caring, Diligent and Helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2025
She could not have been more helpful. RONI HAS MY HOTE FOR BEST PROVIDER I HAVE EVER HAD.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/28/2025
Dr. Dinkes has help me through the years with my loss of hearing. Not only myself my son also. I have always been able to call Her If anything seems different with by hearing. Always makes a point of seeing me. I am very grateful to have her by my side In The difficult years of losing my hearing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2025
Roni is the best, always so attentive to my needs without hesitation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2025
I met with Roni Dinkes to get hearing aids for the first time. She took great care during all tests, was thorough, respectful, and patient, and went over all details to make sure I knew what to expect ahead of getting my hearing aids next month. Roni is very personable and extremely knowledgeable; she answered all of my questions and I was so blessed to have found her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2025
She was super friendly, passionate about her job.