Hearing and Balance Center

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Professional Staff

Carr, M.D. Alfred N. Carr, M.D.
Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist

Dr. Carr is a board certified otolaryngologist who was born and raised in Longmont and has been in private practice here since 1976. He is a member of the Longmont Rotary Club, the Chamber of Commerce and is active in many community and hospital activities. Dr. Carr is also a member of both the Colorado and American Academies of Otolaryngology, the Colorado and American Medical Associations and the Alpha Omega Alpha honor medical society. His colleague, Dr. Cameron Shaw, is a board certified otologist who specializes and consults on hearing problems in the office once a month.


Pygott, Au.D. Nicole L. Pygott, Au.D.
Director of Audiology

Dr. Pygott has provided outstanding hearing and balance related services to patients in the Longmont area for the past 12 years, during her time at the Colorado Hearing Center.

Dr. Nicole Pygott received her Masters degree in Audiology from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. in the spring of 1999. She then continued her education and obtained her Doctoral degree from the Pennsylvania College Optometry, School of Audiology in 2004. Dr. Pygott is a member of the American Academy of Audiology.

Dr. Pygott continues to expand her knowledge through exclusive opportunities to meet the needs of her patients in the ever-changing hearing aid advancements.


Denham, Au D. Shawn Denham, Au D.
Doctor of Audiology

Dr. Denham, a recent graduate of Nova Southeastern University, received her doctorate in clinical audiology in August 2010. She is committed to educating people and helping to improve their quality of life through better hearing. Dr. Denham also has experience in diagnosing and treating patients with vertigo and balance related issues. Her goal is to continue her education to become a liscensed physical therapist and offer full vestibular services.


McArthur, Au. D Rachel McArthur, Au. D
Doctor of Audiology

Dr. Rachael McArthur provides hearing aid and diagnostic services for hearing health care in Burlington, CO, Goodland, Ks and Sharon Springs, KS. She received her Doctorate in Audiology at the University of Northern Colorado in December of 2006, and then joined Colorado Hearing Center.

Dr. McArthur is deeply committed to the best of all aspects of hearing health care to not only Burlington, Goodland and Sharon Springs, but to all the surrounding community.