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. 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. 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.
Practice
Florida Ear, Nose, Throat & Facial Plastic Surgery Center
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.
Practice
Florida Ear, Nose, Throat & Facial Plastic Surgery Center
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, and Munster, Indiana, 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.
Dr. Matthew Randal, Au.D., is an audiologist specializing in the treatment of bothersome tinnitus at IlluminEar Tinnitus and Audiology Center in Austin, Texas. Matthew is a new audiologist with primary experience identifying and treating audiological disorders such as hearing loss, sound sensitivity, and tinnitus. Prior to entering the field as a practitioner, Matthew was a patient with hearing loss and tinnitus.
His experiences as a patient inspired him to become an audiologist with the primary goal of improving care for patients suffering from tinnitus. He has volunteered with the American Tinnitus Association for several years in an effort to champion the mission of bettering the understanding and treatment of tinnitus for millions nationwide.
Dr. Randal's Experience and Education
Dr. Randal holds a Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry from the University of Texas at San Antonio. He later earned a Doctorate of Audiology from the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Randal completed his clinical externship at the Olin E. Teague Veteran Affairs Medical Center in Temple, Texas where he received intensive training in audiovestibular assessment and treatment including vestibular diagnostics and rehabilitation, cochlear implants and other implantable aids, and tinnitus management.
As an individual with chronic tinnitus and as a previous patient, Dr. Randal has a uniquely informed perspective influencing his approach to patient care particularly for those suffering from tinnitus. He is excited to return to Austin to serve his fellow Texans as a member of the IlluminEar team.
When not with patients, Dr. Randal enjoys reading, cycling, and spending time with his beloved cat, Lily. If you find him at a local pizza joint or coffee shop, please say hello!
Dr. Candace Utranusorn is an Audiologist who specializes in hearing healthcare and tinnitus treatment. She gained experience working in a variety of different clinical settings throughout her educational training.
Dr. Utranusorn’s love of music and passion for helping others initially drew her to a career in Audiology. Creating individualized treatment plans is one of her favorite aspects of being an Audiologist. Her primary focus is to provide the best care to every patient.
Dr. Utranusorn’s Education and Experience
Dr. Utranusorn earned her Doctorate of Audiology from the University of Texas at Austin and her Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Disorders from Texas State University. She completed her residency year at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. She completed additional training for Tinnitus Retraining Therapy from Dr. Pawel Jastreboff, the neuroscientist who created the treatment.
She is well versed in all major hearing aid manufacturers' technology. She is a member of the American Tinnitus Association, Texas Academy of Audiology, American Academy of Audiology and the American Speech Language Hearing Association.
Dr. Utranusorn is excited to be joining the IlluminEar team and meeting all of the wonderful patients here. She is originally from Grand Forks, North Dakota and loves living in Austin, Texas. Outside of the clinic, she loves traveling, golfing and spending time with her family.
