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Roni E. Dinkes

Roni E. Dinkes, AuD

Audiology

Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Young Adult 18-25
  • Adult 26-64

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

Johns 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

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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

  1. Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
    • 4940 Eastern Avenue, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 01 (G), Clinic 2, Baltimore, MD 21224
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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

Please contact the location directly to confirm your health plan is accepted.
Search plans
  • 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 reviews

The 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.

Overall Rating by Patient
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Provider Explained Things Clearly
Provider Knew Medical History
Provider Showed Respect
Provider Spent Enough Time
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/19/2026

    Roni is awesome!!!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/18/2026

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 3/10/2026

    EXCELLENT

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/10/2026

    Created comfortable, relaxed environment. Explained test procedure and results clearly and provided space for questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/3/2026

    Very accommodating and professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/2/2026

    Provider is excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/17/2026

    Roni was so patient and went out of her way to help me

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    All wonderful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/30/2026

    Excellent. Very thorough, professional, friendly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/30/2026

    The provider was fantastic and didn't rush me out post testing.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    She works with and truly knows my issues

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    Excellent and extremely helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    Informed, funny, helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/6/2026

    Pleasant & efficient

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 1/2/2026

    Personable yet professionable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    Great personality. Love having her on my doctors list.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/18/2025

    Helpful and willing to answer questions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/18/2025

    GOOD AND ATTENTIVE

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/18/2025

    Very happy with specialist

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    Best provider EVER

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    She is very professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    Roni was professional, thorough and kind. I couldn't have asked for a better experience!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/9/2025

    All went well. Would recommend

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    Everything went well. There were no issues. Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    Excellent care and very helpful in things needed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    Roni is the best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/21/2025

    Very concerned,answers all questions well, very knowledgable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/20/2025

    RONI ELIZABETH DINKES was wonderful; she was professional, efficient, personable, caring, and helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    Extremely helpful. Always goes the extra mile to help me with my hearing issues.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 9/8/2025

    A very competent and confidence-inspiring professional. Incredibly invested in patient needs. Excellent communicator.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/5/2025

    Very professional, but also very friendly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 8/29/2025

    She. Help to find about my hearing

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/29/2025

    Roni was extremely helpful and knowledgeable

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/26/2025

    I needed a hearing test. I got a hearing test

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/25/2025

    Roni Dinkes was EXCELLENT.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    Professional and knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    Very concerne about your health

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Dr. Dinkes was very kind and helpful! I left feeling much more informed about my condition.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    Very good - she waited for us. We were late.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 7/18/2025

    Well informedKind

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    Mrs. Dinkes was very professional, courteous, and thoughtful :)

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    She was very helpful with my needs

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    Excellent!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    The best great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/27/2025

    Great care!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/20/2025

    She was very personable and well informed. I

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/15/2025

    Kind, Caring, Diligent and Helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 4/17/2025

    Roni is the best, always so attentive to my needs without hesitation.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 4/16/2025

    She was super friendly, passionate about her job.