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. Sarah Eddings is a vestibular audiologist who specializes in helping those with dizziness and balance concerns. She earned her doctorate from the University of Kansas Medical Center and completed her residency at the Kansas City VA Medical Center where she received training covering all aspects of the audiological field. She has a heart for those with vestibular disorders due to her personal experience with vertigo in childhood. She takes a patient-centered approach as she knows each person has their own experience and story to tell. She is an active member of the American Academy of Audiology.
“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. 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. 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. Abigail Dinkel, AuD
Audiologist
4880 NE Goodview Circle
Lee’s Summit, MO 64064
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Dr. Kamandeep Carranza, AuD
Audiologist
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2000 SE Blue Pkwy
Suite 110
Lee’s Summit, MO 64063
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. Kamandeep Carranza, AuD
Audiologist
2000 SE Blue Pkwy
Suite 110
Lee’s Summit, MO 64063
Dr. Emilee Suntken received her Doctorate of Audiology from the University of Kansas Medical Center in May of 2023 and joined Professional Hearing Center shortly after. Emilee completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Oklahoma State University. She has experience working with a wide variety of patients from birth to aging. She also completed training in Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities during her time at KU and has a passion for working with people with disabilities. Her other interests include tinnitus and implant patients. Emilee holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her family and exploring Kansas City.
“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. Emilee Suntken received her Doctorate of Audiology from the University of Kansas Medical Center in May of 2023 and joined Professional Hearing Center shortly after. Emilee completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Oklahoma State University. She has experience working with a wide variety of patients from birth to aging. She also completed training in Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities during her time at KU and has a passion for working with people with disabilities. Her other interests include tinnitus and implant patients. Emilee holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her family and exploring Kansas City.
“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. Emilee Suntken received her Doctorate of Audiology from the University of Kansas Medical Center in May of 2023 and joined Professional Hearing Center shortly after. Emilee completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Oklahoma State University. She has experience working with a wide variety of patients from birth to aging. She also completed training in Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities during her time at KU and has a passion for working with people with disabilities. Her other interests include tinnitus and implant patients. Emilee holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her family and exploring Kansas City.
“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!”
Professional Hearing Center is a multi-location audiology clinic that was founded by Dr. Kelly Spiller, AuD, CCC/A, FAAA, in 2008. With convenient locations throughout the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, patients of all ages and their families can access first class audiology and balance services.
At Professional Hearing Center, our compassionate team is committed to building relationships with their patients and improving patients’ quality of life.
The team at Professional Hearing Center specializes in diagnosing and treating hearing loss and tinnitus due to infection, genetics, noise exposure, trauma, and various other causes. We provide comprehensive hearing evaluations and help patients interpret their audiogram before recommending personalized treatment options. Professional Hearing Center offers all types of hearing aids for treatment of hearing loss and tinnitus management as well as preventive devices like custom hearing protection, swim molds, and musician in-ear monitors.
Patients with inner ear complications interested in cochlear implants can access comprehensive evaluations for cochlear implants by the skilled team at Professional Hearing Center. Our audiologists will help patients decide whether cochlear implant surgery and rehabilitation process is the best treatment option.
Professional Hearing Center offers kid-friendly pediatric testing and treatment services like newborn hearing screenings, children’s hearing testing, and the diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss and other conditions affecting ears.
We are expanding our services to include Vestibular Audiology! Professional Hearing Center is now offering comprehensive evaluations for your dizziness and balance issues. Regain your independence and experience the world without the burden of dizziness.
To book an appointment for yourself or a loved one, please call Professional Hearing Center or use the convenient online scheduling tool.
“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!”
Jodi earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology with a minor in Gerontology and a Master of Arts degree in Audiology through Western Michigan University. She received the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, is licensed in the state of Michigan, and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology.
Jodi’s clinical interests include pediatric and adult diagnostics, adult amplification, aural rehabilitation, and hearing conservation. She is committed to creating individualized solutions for her patients to meet their unique hearing needs.
Jodi is a lifelong resident of the greater Kalamazoo area. She and her husband, Mic, have two sons who have blessed them with wonderful daughters-in-law and six grandchildren. In her free time, she enjoys reading, kayaking, biking, traveling, and spending time with friends and family (especially those “Super Six” who call her Grammie).
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. 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, 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.
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