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Brook is a native of Lafayette, LA. She recieved her Maters of Arts in Audiology from Louisiana State University. Her areas of interest include hearing protection and fitting and dispensing hearing aids in adults. Brook is licensed in Texas, and holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-A) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). 

Chloe received her Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Sciences as well as her Doctorate of Audiology from Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN. She specializes in adult diagnostic testing, fitting and dispensing hearing aids, and adult implantable devices (cochlear implants and bone conduction technology). Chloe is licensed in the state of Texas and holds the Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC-A) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and is a member of the American Academy of Audiology.

Lauren received her Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language and Hearing Sciences and her Doctorate of Audiology Degree from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. She specializes in diagnostic testing, fitting and dispensing hearing aids in adults, and hearing protection. Lauren is licensed in Texas and holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-A) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Lauren is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology (F-AAA). 

Jesus Raul Plasencia is a dedicated hearing aid specialist at the Ear, Nose, Throat, and Sinus Center of South Florida. He has more than 16 years of experience in hearing care. Since beginning his career in 2008, he has developed a strong understanding of hearing instruments and is committed to helping patients find hearing solutions that fit their individual needs and lifestyles.

He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology from the University of Havana and completed 158 credit hours of pre-med studies at Miami Dade College and Florida SouthWestern State College. Jesus is National Board Certified in Hearing Instruments Science and is a member of the Hearing International Society. His combination of technical knowledge, medical education, and years of hands-on experience allows him to provide knowledgeable and attentive care to patients seeking to improve their hearing.

Originally from Cuba, Jesus is proud to now call Pembroke Pines, Florida, home. Outside of his professional life, family is especially important to him. He enjoys spending quality time with his loving wife and their two children, a daughter and a son. When he has free time, Jesus enjoys staying active by hiking and riding bikes.

With a patient-focused approach and extensive experience in hearing care, Jesus strives to make every patient feel comfortable, informed, and confident in their hearing care journey.

Dr. Martinez earned his doctoral degree at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) in 2017. He completed clinical internships at Mayo Clinic Scottsdale and Cleveland Clinic Ohio. Board Certified Audiologist with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and a member of the American Academy of Audiology. He previously worked at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX and currently serves as a Subject Matter Expert for auditory research. He has also delivered a number of presentations on topics including Vestibular Disorders and Hearing Loss Prevention. Primary specialties include adult diagnostic hearing and vestibular evaluations, VA hearing services, and hearing aid devices.

Meet Dr. Ianthe Dunn-Murad, a seasoned Audiologist with more than 25 years of clinical experience. Fluent in both English and Spanish, and originally from Brooklyn, NY, Dr. Dunn-Murad brings a unique perspective and skill set to her practice, enabling her to reach and serve diverse communities effectively.

With a distinguished career spanning hospital, clinic, and university settings, her passion lies in empowering individuals through better hearing. Her clinical expertise is evident in her meticulous approach to diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation, ensuring that each individual receives personalized care tailored to their unique needs.

Dr. Dunn-Murad's educational foundation began at St. John's University in Queens, NY. In 2002 she graduated at the top of her class from Seton Hall University in South Orange, NJ, it was there that she honed her expertise in audiology and hearing healthcare. Armed with a deep understanding of the field and a passion for making a difference, she embarked on a career that would see her touch countless lives.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Dunn-Murad is an advocate for humanitarian hearing healthcare, locally and globally. Contributing her professional services to local communities in the Long Island and Queens areas and to over 20 countries. She firmly believes that access to quality hearing healthcare is a fundamental right and has dedicated herself to initiatives aimed at improving access to care in underserved and underrepresented local communities and around the world.

Her impact extends beyond her clinical practice and advocacy efforts. As an educator, she has mentored and inspired the next generation of audiologists, instilling in them the same passion and dedication that drives her work. Her contributions to the field have been recognized with numerous accolades and awards, but her greatest reward is the countless lives she has touched and transformed through her work.

In every aspect of her career, Dr. Ianthe Dunn-Murad embodies the values of compassion, expertise, and unwavering dedication to improving lives through audiology.

Dr. Massoodnia utilizes an integrated, patient-centered approach and the most recent medical advancements to deliver high-caliber care across the spectrum of ear disorders. To uncover the root of the issue, she strives to understand patients as a whole through active listening and thoughtful questioning, rather than viewing them as a sum of their symptoms. This enables Dr. Massoodnia to extract subtle and seemingly-unrelated details from clinical history to shed light on a patient's current symptoms while using cutting-edge technology to identify peripheral ear dysfunction or central dysfunction, along neural pathways beyond the ear. The ultimate goal is to improve a patient's quality of life and functionality, which is optimized through a multi-disciplinary and patient-focused approach conducted with evidence-based methods.

JJ Martinez was born in Wichita, Kansas, and grew up in a Marine Corps family. Following in his father’s footsteps, he joined the Marine Corps after high school and was stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

After completing his undergraduate degree at Southeastern Louisiana University, he earned his Doctor of Audiology degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. Shortly after, he became board certified in audiology and began his professional career.

Today, as Director of Audiology at SLENT, JJ leads the department in meeting the hearing and balance needs of the community. He collaborates with other department heads to ensure patients receive well-rounded care, sets clinical goals, and identifies opportunities for improving efficiency, effectiveness, and patient satisfaction.

Outside of work, JJ enjoys fishing, cooking, working out, gardening, woodworking, and camping with family and friends

Dr. Valerie Brickner has been an audiologist for over 11 years and has experience in several different audiology settings. She has worked with Ear, Nose, and Throat specialists in the past and also private practice, manufacturing, and the Veteran’s Administration.

She is a native to Michigan and grew up in a small town near Mt. Pleasant. She first became interested in hearing impairment because of her father. He has had a hearing loss for most of his life. Growing up around him and seeing his struggles with hearing loss has given Valerie a special love for her profession. She strives to treat every patient as she would want someone to treat her father.

She earned her degree at Central Michigan University. For her final year of graduate school, she did an internship in San Antonio, TX. Following graduation, she decided to stay in Texas in the Austin area for a few more years. Valerie then decided to move back to Michigan to be closer to her family again. She proudly served our nations veterans at the Veteran’s Administration for 4 years before decided to work back in the private sector.

Dr. Skye Gregory-Hatch is a licensed audiologist with a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech and Hearing Association.  Skye provides comprehensive audiological evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment options, including hearing aids, tinnitus management, and other assistive listening devices. 

Skye has a passion for communication and repairing communication. She graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in psychology and communication studies from Grand Valley State University and then completed an additional year of coursework in communication sciences and disorders. After taking two years off of school to work with geriatrics in the assisted living setting, Skye returned to Grand Valley State University to earn her Doctorate of Audiology. After graduation, Skye completed additional training to become a certificate holder of tinnitus management (CH-TM). 

Since graduation, Skye has worked in private practice, hearing aid manufacturing, and now with ear nose and throat specialists. Her special interests include tinnitus, Ménière’s disease, and hearing loss as a result of ototoxicity.

Patrick H. Coffey, DO, is an experienced vascular surgeon and osteopathic physician with the team at Vascular Specialists located in Tinley Park, Illinois. Dr. Coffey takes a holistic approach to patient care and helps patients heal with traditional medications and interventional procedures along with exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle.

Dr. Coffey received his undergraduate education at the University of Scranton in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, in Erie, Pennsylvania. After medical school, he completed his internship at Flushing Hospital Medical Center, in Flushing, New York, where he remained for his residency. To further his training, Dr. Coffey completed a vascular and endovascular fellowship at the Deborah Heart and Lung Center in Browns Mills, New Jersey.

As far back as he can remember, Dr. Coffey saw medicine as a good way to help people and to use his potential to the fullest. Through his medical and surgical training, and in learning more about the vascular system, Dr. Coffey was drawn to the straightforwardness and elegant simplicity of the veins and arteries, and how treating the diseases of the vascular system brings such an improvement to patients’ quality of life.

Patient education is a very important part of Dr. Coffey’s care, so he does his best to speak in plain language that is easily understandable. He believes that when patients have a clear understanding of their illness or disease, the treatment options available, and the things they can do to improve their recovery, they optimize what they can control and achieve even better results.

In addition to his formal medical training, Dr. Coffey is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery in general surgery and the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners. He is also certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Dr. Coffey is an engaging and informative speaker, educating peers about amputation prevention, vascular conditions and disease, wound care, and the latest minimally invasive techniques.

Mengdi Yao, MD, is a skilled vascular and endovascular surgeon dedicated to diagnosing and treating a wide range of vascular conditions. At Vascular Specialist in Tinley Park, Illinois, Dr. Yao combines expertise in both open surgical procedures and minimally invasive techniques to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care.

Dr. Yao earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Rollins College before completing her medical degree at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. She further honed her skills during her General Surgery residency at Tufts Medical Center and a specialized fellowship in vascular and endovascular surgery at Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School.

With a focus on limb salvage, dialysis access, and aortic diseases, Dr. Yao is passionate about improving the quality of life for her patients. She values the long-term relationships she builds with her patients and works collaboratively to develop individualized treatment plans that prioritize optimal outcomes.

Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese, Dr. Yao ensures clear communication and personalized care for her diverse patient base. Her commitment to excellence and her compassionate approach make her a trusted provider in vascular and endovascular care.

Dr. Yao is licensed to practice in Illinois and is actively accepting new patients. If you’re seeking a vascular specialist who blends expertise with a patient-first philosophy, Dr. Mengdi Yao is here to help.

Eugene Tanquilut, DO, FACOS, is a board-certified vascular and endovascular surgeon at Vascular Specialists in Tinley Park, Illinois  Dr. Tanquilut has provided vascular care and surgery in the south and southwest suburbs of Chicago since 2005. His first goal is to understand his patients’ needs and implement an effective and efficient treatment plan aimed at improving their quality of life. 

Dr. Tanquilut grew up in Orland Park and is a graduate of Carl Sandburg High School. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois in Champaign, and his medical degree at Midwestern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Downers Grove, Illinois. After medical school, Dr. Tanquilut completed his internship at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago and his surgical residency at St. Barnabas in New York City. He furthered his training with a vascular and endovascular fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. 

In addition to his board certification, Dr. Tanquilut is certified in hyperbaric oxygen treatment. Lauded for his expertise, Dr. Tanquilut has received various awards over his career, including Most Compassionate Doctor 2013, Vital’s Patients Choice in 2013 and 2014, Vital’s Top 10 Doctors for Vascular Surgery 2014, Trademark Who’s Who Top Doctor Honors Edition 2016, and International Association of Healthcare Professionals Top Doctor 2017. Dr. Tanquilut has also published a variety of papers about vascular health management and is a popular speaker at national vascular health conferences. 

Trained in both traditional and minimally invasive vascular surgery, Dr. Tanquilut provides an unbiased opinion about beneficial methods that ensures his patients have the best possible individual care. He believes patients have the right to be well-informed about all treatments available, so they can make the best decision as a team. 

Dr. Tanquilut’s care stems from a genuine concern for his patients’ well-being, endeavoring to understand each as a unique person, rather than a disease. He enjoys getting to know each patient and developing a strong bond, giving them a comfortable environment to ask questions and feel informed, in an effort to lessen their anxiety before and during a procedure.

To better serve more of his patients, Dr. Tanquilut is fluent in English and Spanish. He is affiliated with Advocate South Suburban Hospital, and Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Hospital.