Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dr. Lorann Brown joined our practice in the Summer of 2019. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a minor in French from the University of Tennessee. She then went on to receive her Master of Science and Doctorate of Audiology from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
Dr. Brown is passionate about hearing aids and firmly believes that everything is fixable, even if it requires a little super glue! She enjoys working with all populations and her favorite part of her job is empowering people with hearing loss. Dr. Brown wants all of her patients to feel confident and comfortable in their hearing no matter where they are.
Outside of the office Dr. Brown is usually spending time with her family. She enjoys DIY projects, gardening, camping and running!
“As usual I was very impressed with the prompt, professional, personal and friendly service I received. No matter which audiologist I encounter it is always a pleasure-and the receptionist always delivers the same standards of service. Thanks!”
Dr. Abigail Dinkel joined our practice in the spring of 2019. She is a native Kansas Citian who received her Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a minor in Leadership Studies from Kansas State University. She received her Doctorate of Audiology from The University of Kansas Medical Center.
Dr. Dinkel has a special interest in pediatric audiology, working together with children and their families to help meet their unique communication needs, but has a background working with patients across the lifespan. Her highest priority is helping patients reach a point where they are confident in their communication abilities and where their hearing loss no longer holds them back from their life.
Outside of work you can find her spending time with her family, especially her nieces and nephews, or in Manhattan, KS cheering for the Wildcats!
“As usual I was very impressed with the prompt, professional, personal and friendly service I received. No matter which audiologist I encounter it is always a pleasure-and the receptionist always delivers the same standards of service. Thanks!”
Dr. Kaman Carranza is a vestibular audiologist who works with patients experiencing dizziness and balance disorders. She earned her doctorate from the University of Kansas Medical Center and completed specialized fellowship training at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, MI focused on the diagnosis and management of vestibular disorders. She is active in the field of audiology and is involved in current research focused on the vestibular system.
“As usual I was very impressed with the prompt, professional, personal and friendly service I received. No matter which audiologist I encounter it is always a pleasure-and the receptionist always delivers the same standards of service. Thanks!”
Dr. Livigni-De Armas has been a licensed audiologist since 1999. She earned her Doctorate of Audiology from the University of Florida in 2016, a master’s degree in audiology from Hofstra University in 1998, and her Bachelor of Science degree in communication sciences and disorders from the University of Central Florida in 1995. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology (AAA) and the local chapter of Florida American of Audiology (FLAA).
Dr. Livigni-De Armas was diagnosed with a severe to profound hearing loss at the age of two years old. She is a bilateral cochlear implant recipient, so she truly understands the struggles and hardships that come with hearing loss. She vowed to help others with hearing loss because she understands the true meaning of superior hearing.
She has extensive experience in the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of hearing loss in adults. She's also well-versed in management of hearing aids and assistive devices.
Barak McClain, HAS, NBC-HIS. Hearing Aid Specialist
Barak is a professional Hearing Aid Specialist with over 35 years of experience in the field of hearing. He has a passion for helping people with hearing loss to improve their quality of life. Barak specializes in testing, fitting, and programming of hearing aids and assistive listening devices. Throughout his career, Barak has been achieved numerous awards in the field of hearing aid fitting and patient care.
Barak is licensed by the State of Florida as a Hearing Aid Specialist (HAS). He earned his National Board Certification in Hearing Instrument Science (NBC/HIS) in 2011. He is a member of International Hearing Society (HIS). He has held licenses in several states over the years including Michigan and Kentucky.
In his spare time, Barak enjoys cooking, fishing, singing and playing both the piano and guitar.
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Dr. Aisling Rubas is a Doctor of Audiology who provides hearing and balance testing as well as and hearing aid consultations in our office. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Speech and Hearing Science from the University of Utah and completed her Doctorate in Audiology at the University of Connecticut. She holds licensure in New York State as an Audiologist and Hearing Aid Dispenser. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology and is board certified by the American Board of Audiology.
Dr. Maguatte Mbengue grew up in Leominster, MA. Dr. Mbengue obtained her bachelor’s degree in psychology and Doctorate in Audiology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. While getting her education, she worked as a nurse's assistant and childcare provider. Inspired by the experiences of her co-workers in nursing facilities, she created a study tool for home care workers to learn more about hearing loss and how to care for their client’s hearing aids.
At her 1-year residency at Rhode Island Hospital, she took part in Leadership Education Neurodevelopmental and other related Disabilities (LEND) and worked with a variety of health care professionals to become leaders in their fields and advocates for patients with neurodevelopmental disabilities and differences. She further gained experience providing audiological care for neurodivergent children and working with ethnically, linguistically, and culturally diverse patient populations in the city of Providence. Dr. Mbengue enjoys spending her free time drawing, baking, and learning different languages. Dr. Mbengue mostly enjoys diagnostic testing and vestibular audiology in her career field.
Dr. Maguatte Mbengue grew up in Leominster, MA. Dr. Mbengue obtained her bachelor’s degree in psychology and Doctorate in Audiology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. While getting her education, she worked as a nurse's assistant and childcare provider. Inspired by the experiences of her co-workers in nursing facilities, she created a study tool for home care workers to learn more about hearing loss and how to care for their client’s hearing aids.
At her 1-year residency at Rhode Island Hospital, she took part in Leadership Education Neurodevelopmental and other related Disabilities (LEND) and worked with a variety of health care professionals to become leaders in their fields and advocates for patients with neurodevelopmental disabilities and differences. She further gained experience providing audiological care for neurodivergent children and working with ethnically, linguistically, and culturally diverse patient populations in the city of Providence. Dr. Mbengue enjoys spending her free time drawing, baking, and learning different languages. Dr. Mbengue mostly enjoys diagnostic testing and vestibular audiology in her career field.
Dr. Maguatte Mbengue grew up in Leominster, MA. Dr. Mbengue obtained her bachelor’s degree in psychology and Doctorate in Audiology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. While getting her education, she worked as a nurse's assistant and childcare provider. Inspired by the experiences of her co-workers in nursing facilities, she created a study tool for home care workers to learn more about hearing loss and how to care for their client’s hearing aids.
At her 1-year residency at Rhode Island Hospital, she took part in Leadership Education Neurodevelopmental and other related Disabilities (LEND) and worked with a variety of health care professionals to become leaders in their fields and advocates for patients with neurodevelopmental disabilities and differences. She further gained experience providing audiological care for neurodivergent children and working with ethnically, linguistically, and culturally diverse patient populations in the city of Providence. Dr. Mbengue enjoys spending her free time drawing, baking, and learning different languages. Dr. Mbengue mostly enjoys diagnostic testing and vestibular audiology in her career field.
Dr. Maguatte Mbengue grew up in Leominster, MA. Dr. Mbengue obtained her bachelor’s degree in psychology and Doctorate in Audiology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. While getting her education, she worked as a nurse's assistant and childcare provider. Inspired by the experiences of her co-workers in nursing facilities, she created a study tool for home care workers to learn more about hearing loss and how to care for their client’s hearing aids.
At her 1-year residency at Rhode Island Hospital, she took part in Leadership Education Neurodevelopmental and other related Disabilities (LEND) and worked with a variety of health care professionals to become leaders in their fields and advocates for patients with neurodevelopmental disabilities and differences. She further gained experience providing audiological care for neurodivergent children and working with ethnically, linguistically, and culturally diverse patient populations in the city of Providence. Dr. Mbengue enjoys spending her free time drawing, baking, and learning different languages. Dr. Mbengue mostly enjoys diagnostic testing and vestibular audiology in her career field.
Dr. Maguatte Mbengue grew up in Leominster, MA. Dr. Mbengue obtained her bachelor’s degree in psychology and Doctorate in Audiology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. While getting her education, she worked as a nurse's assistant and childcare provider. Inspired by the experiences of her co-workers in nursing facilities, she created a study tool for home care workers to learn more about hearing loss and how to care for their client’s hearing aids.
At her 1-year residency at Rhode Island Hospital, she took part in Leadership Education Neurodevelopmental and other related Disabilities (LEND) and worked with a variety of health care professionals to become leaders in their fields and advocates for patients with neurodevelopmental disabilities and differences. She further gained experience providing audiological care for neurodivergent children and working with ethnically, linguistically, and culturally diverse patient populations in the city of Providence. Dr. Mbengue enjoys spending her free time drawing, baking, and learning different languages. Dr. Mbengue mostly enjoys diagnostic testing and vestibular audiology in her career field.
Erin received her Doctoral degree in 2024 from Grand Valley State University. She previously graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's degree in Child Development as well as a second degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders.
Following the completion of those degrees, she decided to take some time away and raise my three children. It was always a goal to go back to school and pursue her Doctorate in Audiology and she was able to complete that in 2024. In addition to being at home raising her children, she also gained some patient care experience working at Corewell health in adult and pediatric care as a nurse technician.
Erin loves being an audiologist and is passionate about providing outstanding care and information to her patients. Erin's clinic experience includes private practice, hospitals, veteran services and the ENT setting. Her last clinic placement through university was here at West Shore ENT and Allergy and she was excited to be offered the opportunity to stay on as a practicing audiologist.
Erin enjoys the ENT setting gaining experience working with patients on their hearing health and those with certain medical needs. She likes educating patients on their hearing evaluations, options of hearing aids, tinnitus, importance of addressing hearing health, and discussing the impact their hearing can have on all parts of their lives.
Outside of audiology Erin spends most of her time with her three kids and husband and resides in Grand Rapids Michigan. "I look forward to the opportunity of working with you!”
Erin received her Doctoral degree in 2024 from Grand Valley State University. She previously graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's degree in Child Development as well as a second degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders.
Following the completion of those degrees, she decided to take some time away and raise my three children. It was always a goal to go back to school and pursue her Doctorate in Audiology and she was able to complete that in 2024. In addition to being at home raising her children, she also gained some patient care experience working at Corewell health in adult and pediatric care as a nurse technician.
Erin loves being an audiologist and is passionate about providing outstanding care and information to her patients. Erin's clinic experience includes private practice, hospitals, veteran services and the ENT setting. Her last clinic placement through university was here at West Shore ENT and Allergy and she was excited to be offered the opportunity to stay on as a practicing audiologist.
Erin enjoys the ENT setting gaining experience working with patients on their hearing health and those with certain medical needs. She likes educating patients on their hearing evaluations, options of hearing aids, tinnitus, importance of addressing hearing health, and discussing the impact their hearing can have on all parts of their lives.
Outside of audiology Erin spends most of her time with her three kids and husband and resides in Grand Rapids Michigan. "I look forward to the opportunity of working with you!”
Erin received her Doctoral degree in 2024 from Grand Valley State University. She previously graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's degree in Child Development as well as a second degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders.
Following the completion of those degrees, she decided to take some time away and raise my three children. It was always a goal to go back to school and pursue her Doctorate in Audiology and she was able to complete that in 2024. In addition to being at home raising her children, she also gained some patient care experience working at Corewell health in adult and pediatric care as a nurse technician.
Erin loves being an audiologist and is passionate about providing outstanding care and information to her patients. Erin's clinic experience includes private practice, hospitals, veteran services and the ENT setting. Her last clinic placement through university was here at West Shore ENT and Allergy and she was excited to be offered the opportunity to stay on as a practicing audiologist.
Erin enjoys the ENT setting gaining experience working with patients on their hearing health and those with certain medical needs. She likes educating patients on their hearing evaluations, options of hearing aids, tinnitus, importance of addressing hearing health, and discussing the impact their hearing can have on all parts of their lives.
Outside of audiology Erin spends most of her time with her three kids and husband and resides in Grand Rapids Michigan. "I look forward to the opportunity of working with you!”
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.
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.
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