Payton Brown

Payton Brown, AuD, is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. She specializes in clinical audiology, focusing on hearing loss evaluation and rehabilitation for adults and children, with particular expertise in cochlear implants and assistive listening technologies. Dr. Brown emphasizes equitable access to high-quality care and patient empowerment through evidence-based practices.

Education: Doctor of Audiology (AuD) from the University of Texas at Dallas, with an externship at Keck Medicine of USC.

Research Interests: Dr. Brown’s work centers on advancing hearing healthcare accessibility, including over-the-counter hearing aid innovations and clinical service delivery. She advocates for inclusive practices to support diverse patient needs, leveraging both clinical and personal insights to improve patient outcomes.

Affiliations: Member of the American Academy of Audiology and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Labs/Teams: Active within the USC Caruso Department’s clinical and educational initiatives, though specific lab affiliations are not detailed in the text.