Dr. Birney has been practicing medicine in Littleton since 1985.  She established Columbine Audiology, Inc. in 2005 as an independent Audiology practice to offer more comprehensive hearing aid services.

Office Hours

Monday - Friday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Audiologists are available by appointment only on
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays

Appointments

If you are being seen for hearing loss, ear wax, ear infections, ringing in the ears, or other medical concerns, you will be scheduled for a hearing test followed by a medical examination with Dr. Birney.
Important:  Check with your insurance company to see if we must have a letter of referral from your primary care doctor before seeing you.  If so, please be sure to bring the referral letter with you to your first appointment, or ask your primary care doctor to send it to us ahead of time.  If we do not receive the referral letter, your appointment may need to be rescheduled.

For non-medical visits such as custom earmolds, new hearing aid evaluations, hearing aid repairs, etc. you will be scheduled with the audiologist only.  We do not accept insurance for these services and payment is due at the time of service.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Columbine Audiology, Inc. will provide sign language interpreters, or other auxiliary aids or services, when they are necessary for effective communication with patients, prospective patients, and with their companions that need to be involved in the medical treatment.

Janice L. Birney, M.D.

Dr. Birney, a 5th generation Colorado native, opened her otolaryngology practice in Littleton in 1985 specializing in the evaluation and treatment of ears, nose and throat disorders.

She earned her medical degree at Boston University School of Medicine and returned to Denver for special training in surgery and otolaryngology at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center.

Dr. Birney is board certified with the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.  She is a member of the Colorado Maxillofacial Society, Colorado Medical Society and the Denver Medical Society.

Dr. Birney has three sons and enjoys skiing, photography, travel and hiking.

Dusty Ann Jessen, M.S., CCC-A

Dusty has been with our practice since 2002.  A Colorado native, Dusty earned her Masters degree in Audiology from Arizona State University and is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Audiology from the Arizona School of Health Sciences. 

Dusty is a member of the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association and holds an ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology.  She is also a member of the American Academy of Audiology and holds a Colorado Audiology License and a Colorado Hearing Aid Dispensing License.

Dusty consistently attends continuing education seminars provided by her professional organizations as well as hearing aid manufacturers in order to stay current in the field and the ever-changing hearing aid technology.

Outside of work, Dusty enjoys hiking, skiing, camping, running and swimming.  She is happiest spending quality time with her husband, two young sons, two big dogs, and two crazy cats!

Joy D. Thom, M.A., CCC-A

Joy Thom has been with our practice since 2006 and has been practicing Audiology since 1984.  She earned her Masters degree in Audiology from the University of Colorado. 

Joy is a member of the American Academy of Audiology, Colorado Academy of Audiology, and the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association.  She holds the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology, a Colorado Audiology License, and a Colorado Hearing Aid Dispensing License.  Joy works part-time for Columbine Auddiology and part-time for Boulder Valley Ear, Nose, and Throat.  She stays current with hearing aid technology and testing procedures by attending continuing education classes on a regular basis. 

Joy also enjoys spending time with her husband and teenage son and daughter.   Her other interests include volunteering, reading, hiking, and various crafts.