Victoria B. Gonzalez-Elkins, AuD, PhD
Division Chief
Department:
SOM-Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Email:
vgonzalez@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 815-6064
Biography
Dr. Gonzalez joined UMMC Ear, Nose and Throat in 2013 where she serves as head of the Division of Audiology. She has a passion for cochlear implantation and finds limitless reward in being able to improve her patients’ quality of life. When Dr. Gonzalez isn’t seeing patients, she enjoys traveling and spending time with family.
Education
| University of South Florida, PhD, Hearing Science | 2013 |
| University of South Florida, AuD, Audiology | 2009 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, BA, Psychology | 2005 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, BA, Communication Studies: Speech and Hearing Sciences | 2005 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, Certificate of Clinical Competency in Audiology, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association | |
| Licensure, Mississippi Audiology License, Mississippi State Board of Health | 09/2012 - Present |
Current Positions
| Associate Professor, School of Medicine | 07/2018 - Present |
| Division Chief, School of Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery | 07/2015 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments
| Assistant Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery | 01/2013 - 06/2018 |
| Visiting Clinical Audiologist, South Florida ENT Associates, P.A. | 09/2012 - 12/2012 |
| Clinical Audiologist & Supervisor, University of South Florida, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders | 08/2010 - 05/2012 |
| Graduate Teaching Associate, University of South Florida, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders | 08/2009 - 05/2012 |
| Forth Year Extern, Tampa Bay Hearing and Balance Center | 06/2008 - 05/2009 |
| Research Assistant, University of South Florida, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders | 08/2005 - 05/2008 |
Sponsored Program Funding
| Extramural, Aging and Cognitive Health Evaluation in Elders (ACHIEVE) Randomized Trial. (2017-Present). Co-Principal Investigators: F. Lin & J. Coresh. Role on Project: UMMC Supervising Audiologist, The National Institute on Aging | 07/2017 - Present |
| Extramural, A Balanced, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind study of the Efficacy and Safety of AUT00063 Versus Placebo in Age-Related Hearing Loss [CLARITY-1 Study]. (2015-2016). Role on Project: Site Principal Investigator, Autifony Therapeutics Ltd | 01/2015 - 08/2016 |
Publications
Journal Article | |
| Young, N. M., Thomas, D., Hoff, S. R., Carron, J. D., Gonzalez, V. B., Sanchez, C. M., Cejas, I., Bauer, P. W., Gross, A. J., Richter, M. E., Park, L. R., & Brown, K. D. Multicenter study results on expanded indications in MED-EL pediatric cochlear implant population The Laryngoscope. 2026; 0:1–11 | 2026 |
| Barrera, S., Kerby, E., Gonzalez, V., & Carron, J. Surgical and audiologic outcomes following revision cochlear implantation in children. American Journal of Otolaryngology. 2024; 45:104080. | 2023 |
| Patterson, T. E., Gonzalez, V. B., & Carron, J. D. Cochlear implantation in patients with Pendred syndrome American Journal of Otolaryngology. 2021; 42:103087. | 2021 |
| Spankovich, C., Gonzalez, V. B., Su, D., & Bishop, C. E. Self-reported hearing difficulty, tinnitus, and normal audiometric thresholds: The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1999–2002. Hearing Research. 2018; 358:30-36. | 2017 |
| Lister, J., Maxfield, N., Pitt, G., & Gonzalez, V. Auditory Evoked Response to Gaps in Noise: Older Adults International Journal of Audiology. 2011; 50:211–225. | 2010 |
Abstracts | |
| Nikjeh, D., Lister, J., Gonzalez, V. Do musicians have superior neural processing for all auditory stimuli? P1 and MMN responses to music, speech, and pure tones Psychophysiology, 44 (S1), S102 | 2007 |
Presentations
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Feature Panel – Cochlear Implant Assessment in Spanish-Speaking Adults: Clinical Challenges and Practical Solutions in the U.S. Panelist. CI2026 Conference on Cochlear Implants, Chicago, IL., CI2026 Conference on Cochlear Implants, Chicago, IL | 05/2026 |
| Platform Presentations, Pettit, C., Patel, K., Carron, J., Eby, T., Elkins, A., Gonzalez, V. (2025). Analysis of incomplete cochlear implant electrode array insertions using cochlear mapping software. AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO, Indianapolis, IN. Co-author, AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO, Indianapolis, IN | 10/2025 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Gonzalez, V. (2025). Hear’s the Time: When to Refer for a Cochlear Implant Evaluation. In M. F. Johnson (Moderator), Audiology Grand Rounds [Conference session]. 2026 Mississippi Speech-Language-Hearing Association (MSHA) Annual Conference, Flowood, MS., Mississippi Speech-Language-Hearing Association (MSHA) Annual Conference, Flowood, MS | 09/2025 |
| Platform Presentations, Gonzalez, V., Pouncey, D., and Prewitt, M. G. (2024). Scheduling errors have you blue? Let’s fix the queue! Quantifying effort in achieving capacity planning goals. Lead Presenter. American Academy of Audiology (AAA) 2024+HearTECH Expo, Atlanta, GA., American Academy of Audiology (AAA) 2024+HearTECH Expo, Atlanta, GA | 04/2024 |
| Platform Presentations, Barrera, S., Gonzalez, V. & Carron, J. (2023). Surgical and Audiologic Outcomes Following Revision Cochlear Implantation in Children. 2023 ASPO Summer Meeting, Vail, CO. Co-author, 2023 ASPO Summer Meeting, Vail, CO | 07/2023 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, “Stump the Experts” Panel. Panelist. CI2023 Cochlear Implants in Children and Adults, Dallas, TX., CI2023 Cochlear Implants in Children and Adults, Dallas, TX | 06/2023 |
| Poster Presentation, Gonzalez, V. & Carron, J. (2021). An unconventional bimodal solution: bone conduction and cochlear implantation. CI2021 Cochlear Implants in Children and Adults, Virtual., CI2021 Cochlear Implants in Children and Adults, Virtual | 04/2021 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Gonzalez, V. (2019). Hearing Preservation After Cochlear Implantation. Lead Presenter. Cochlear Implant Grand Rounds. American Academy of Audiology, Columbus, OH., American Academy of Audiology (AAA) 2019, Columbus, OH | 03/2019 |
| Poster Presentation, Elkins, A. & Gonzalez, V. (2018). Vestibular considerations pre- and post-cochlear implantation with case studies. American Academy of Audiology, Nashville, TN. Co-author, American Academy of Audiology (AAA) 2018, Nashville, TN | 04/2018 |
| Platform Presentations, Grillis, A., Gonzalez, V. & Carron, J. (2018). Hearing preservation after cochlear implantation in a pediatric population. CI2018 Emerging Issues in Cochlear Implantation, Washington, DC. Co-author, CI2018 Emerging Issues in Cochlear Implantation, Washington, DC | 03/2018 |
| Platform Presentations, Gonzalez, V. & Elkins, A. (2017). Vestibular considerations pre- and post-cochlear implantation. Louisiana Academy of Audiology Professional Conference, New Orleans, LA. | 2017 |
| Poster Presentation, Gonzalez, V., Chisolm, T., Eisenberg, L., & Bahr, R. (2013). Speech production ability on a measure of speech perception capacity in young children with cochlear implants and articulation-matched hearing peers. CI 2013 Symposium, Washington, DC. | 2013 |
| Platform Presentations, Bahr, R., Gonzalez, V., Reagan, E. (2012). Segmental accuracy in children with cochlear implants and age-matched controls. American Speech Language Hearing Association Conference, Atlanta, GA. | 2012 |
| Poster Presentation, Gonzalez, V., Chisolm, T., Eisenberg, L., & Bahr, R. (2011). Speech production ability on measures of children’s speech perception capacity. American Speech Language Hearing Association Conference, San Diego, CA. | 2011 |
| Poster Presentation, Gonzalez, V., Chisolm, T., Eisenberg, L., Bahr, R., & Frisina, D. R. (2011). Effects of speech production ability on measures of children’s speech perception capacity. 13th Symposium on Cochlear Implants in Children, Chicago, IL. | 2011 |
| Poster Presentation, Gonzalez, V., Lister, J., Roberts, R., McArdle, R., Chisolm, T., Williams, V., & Weinbaum, K. (2010). Effects on age and hearing loss on temporal resolution and word recognition in noise. International Conference on Adult Hearing Screening, Lake Como, Italy; Global Research Poster Session: Showcasing USF International Research, Tampa, FL. | 2010 |
| Platform Presentations, Lister, J., Roberts, R., Gonzalez, V., and Lister, F. (2010). Age-related deficits of temporal resolution: clinical application. International Conference on Adult Hearing Screening, Lake Como, Italy. | 2010 |
| Poster Presentation, Lister, J., Roberts, R., Krause, J., Chisolm, T., Carr, P., Gonzalez, V., Houze, S., DeBiase, D., Carlson, H., Brooks, A., & Williams, V. (2009). Assessment and rehabilitation of temporal resolution: A new clinical tool. American Speech Language Hearing Association Conference, New Orleans, LA. | 2009 |
| Poster Presentation, Lister, J., Maxfield, N., & Gonzalez, V. (2008). Neural correlates of auditory temporal resolution: Age-related changes. Integrated Neurosciences Symposium, University of South Florida, Tampa. | 2008 |
| Platform Presentations, Gonzalez, V., Fulton, S., Lister, J., and Roberts, R. (2007). An adaptive clinical test of temporal resolution. Florida Academy of Audiology Convention, St. Petersburg, FL | 2007 |
| Poster Presentation, Nikjeh, D., Lister, J., Gonzalez, V. (2007). Do musicians have superior neural processing for all auditory stimuli? P1 and MMN responses to music, speech, and pure tones. Society for Psychophysiological Research, Savannah, GA. | 2007 |
| Poster Presentation, Gonzalez, V., Lister, J., and Roberts, R. (2007). Test-retest reliability of a clinical test of temporal resolution. AudiologyNOW! 2007, Denver, CO., AudiologyNOW! 2007 | 2007 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Audiologist of the Year, Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Univ of Mississippi Medical Center | 2020 |
| Jerger Future Leaders of Audiology Conference (JFLAC) Participant, American Academy of Audiology | 2018 |
| Mentored Doctoral Student Award, 13th Symposium on Cochlear Implants in Children | |
| College of Behavioral and Community Sciences’ Award for Outstanding Teaching by a Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of South Florida | |
| Provost’s Award for Outstanding Teaching by a Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of South Florida | |
| The Exta Mile Award for Outstanding Care, Department of Otolaryngology & Communicative Sciences at the University of Mississippi Medical Center |
Professional Membership and Service
| American Academy of Audiology, Fellow | |
| Group on Women in Medicine and Science, Member | |
| American Cochlear Implant Alliance, Member | |
| American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Member |
Committee Service
| American Academy of Audiology Ambassador Advocacy Program, Member | 2026 - Present |
| American Academy of Audiology, Advocacy Council, Member | 2024 - Present |
| American Cochlear Implant Alliance, Guidelines for Clinical Assessment and Management of Adult Cochlear Implantation in Spanish Speaking Patients, Task Force Member | 2024 - Present |
| American Academy of Audiology, Student Affairs & Academic Standards (SAAS) Council, Chair | 2023 - 2024 |
| American Academy of Audiology, Role of the Audiologist in the Provision of Pharmaceutical Agents for the Prevention of Treatment of Hearing Loss Task Force, Task Force Chair | 2018 - 2019 |
| ASHA CE Provider Committee, Audiology Continuing Education Coordinator | 2017 - Present |
| American Cochlear Implant Alliance Advocacy, ACI Alliance State Committee, Member | 2017 - Present |
| Audiology Executive Committee, Chair | 2017 - Present |
| American Academy of Audiology, Leadership Development Committee, Member | 2016 - 2018 |
| Doctor of Audiology Program Development Committee, Member | 2016 - Present |
| Department Review Committee, Member | 2015 - 2016 |
| Search Committee, Division Chief of Audiology, Member | 2014 - 2015 |
| Diversity Committee, Member | 2014 - Present |
| Fourth Year Audiology Externship Committee, Co-Chair | 2013 - 2024 |
| American Academy of Audiology Convention Committee, Research Podium Committee, Invited Member | 2011 - 2012 |
| Search Committee, Instructor Audiology, Member | 2011 - 2012 |
| American Academy of Audiology Convention Committee, Student Research Forum, Invited Member | 2010 - 2011 |
Community Service
| Flowood Health and Wellness Expo 2015, Hearing Screener | 09/2015 - 09/2015 |
| Hearing Health Day at the Mississippi Childrens’ Museum, Hearing Screener | 08/2015 - 08/2015 |
| Flowood Health and Wellness Expo 2014, Hearing Screener | 09/2014 - 09/2014 |
| Back to School Health Fair at Flowood Library, Hearing Screener | 08/2014 - 08/2014 |
Other Service
| Abstract Reviewer, American Cochlear Implant Alliance | 09/2017 - Present |
| Resource Reviews, Ear & Hearing Journal, Assistant Section Editor | 05/2009 - 12/2013 |
Teaching Experience
| AUD 712, Graduate, Course, Guest Presenter, Management in Audiology III | Spring 2026 - 2026 |
| AUD 713, Graduate, Course, Course Director, Management in Audiology IV | Summer 2026 - 2026 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Department of Otolaryngology Resident Conference | Summer 2025 |
| AUD 712, Graduate, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Management in Audiology III | Spring 2025 |
| AUD 713, Graduate, Course, Course Director, Management in Audiology IV | Summer 2025 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Department of Otolaryngology Resident Conference | Spring 2024 |
| Small Group, Guest Presenter, Department of Otolaryngology Advance Practice Practitioner and Nurse Lunch and Learn | Summer 2024 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Department of Otolaryngology Resident Conference | Summer 2023 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Department of Otolaryngology Resident Conference | Summer 2021 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Department of Otolaryngology Resident Conference | Spring 2020 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Department of Otolaryngology Resident Conference | Spring 2020 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Department of Otolaryngology Resident Conference | Fall 2017 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Department of Otolaryngology Resident Conference | Fall 2013 |
Directed Student Learning
| Preceptor, Advised: Destiny Driver | 2026 - 2026 |
| Capstone Faculty Mentor, Vestibular Impacts of Cochlear Implantation: Systematic Review Advised: Darian Hall | 2025 - 2026 |
| Preceptor, Advised: John Williams, Olivia Lee, Darian Hall, Alexis Smart | 2025 - 2026 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Kylie Bond, Emily Descano | 2023 - 2024 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Amanda Heath, Julie Gibbons | 2022 - 2023 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Kendra Stebbins, Clarissa Story | 2021 - 2022 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Ashleigh Harrison, Lauren Langan | 2020 - 2021 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Ashley Anne Peebles, Catherine Sassano, Sarah Margaret Willis | 2019 - 2020 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Michelle Wong, Aubrey Ellis | 2018 - 2019 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Tracy Hoeppner, Cassie Bedore | 2017 - 2018 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Pablo Galicia, Kayla Fuzer | 2016 - 2017 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Brooke Michaels, Litany Boudreaux | 2015 - 2016 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Ellen Hambley, Hugo Guerrero, Molly England | 2014 - 2015 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Anna Ford, Annie Rodriguez | 2013 - 2014 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Brittany Keahey, Rachel Elkins, Laurin Geheber | 2012 - 2013 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Kyle Clifton, Lisa Marx, Erica Claxton, Angela Ambrosio, Monica Barnes, Alexandra Klien, Kayla Gashler, Stacy OBrian, Madeline Coffey, Aaron Hutchinson, Lindsey Johnson, Bryce Romershausen, Constance Green | 2011 - 2012 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Amanda Cooley, Lisa Gascay, Michelle Frenton, Chelsea McNee, Makenzie Kline, Amy Murray, Suzanne Sparkman, Caleb Sparkman, Amanda Kluzynski, Andrew Hague, Paulcy Pynadath, Arlene Hicklin | 2010 - 2011 |
Residency Training
| Otolaryngology Residents, Training Faculty | 2017 - 06/2017 |
| Otolaryngology Residents, Training Faculty | 2015 - 02/2016 |
| Otolaryngology Residents, Training Faculty | 2015 - 05/2015 |
| Otolaryngology Residents, Training Faculty | 2014 - 02/2015 |
| Otolaryngology Resident, Training Faculty | 2014 - 04/2014 |
| Otolaryngology Residents, Training Faculty | 2013 - 02/2014 |
| Otolaryngology Residents, Training Faculty | 2013 - 02/2013 |