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. 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.
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!”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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Florida Ear, Nose, Throat & Facial Plastic Surgery Center
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