Audiologists and the Team

Audiologist Randi Davis Yontz, AuD

Dr. Randi Davis Yontz

Owner, Au.D., FAAA, Board Certified Audiologist
Dr. Davis Yontz started her practice in December 2015 as she loves to work with individual patients throughout the whole process of their hearing journey! She is passionate about staying up to date on the latest hearing aid technology and attends all the continuing education events that she can find. She enjoys attending church services, reading, traveling, running, yoga, golf, tennis and spending time with her husband and two cats.
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Dr. Hannah Kostrzewski

Director of Audiology
Dr. Hannah Kostrzewski is originally from Mobile, AL where she attended the University of South Alabama to obtain her doctorate in Audiology. During her externship, she worked with adult and pediatric patients in providing a variety of hearing healthcare services. She is passionate about the world of audiology as well as her patients hearing health and overall wellbeing. She specializes in the treatment and diagnosis of hearing loss. Patient satisfaction is her number one goal throughout the patient’s hearing journey.
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Dr. Kathleen Healy

Au.D., CCC-A, Board Certified Audiologist
Dr. Healy obtained her Doctorate in Audiology from Vanderbilt University, and her Bachelors of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Saint Louis University. She is originally from Springfield, IL. She is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and holds her Audiology license in Tennessee and Alabama. Dr. Healy completed her Audiology Externship at the VA - Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, where she provided hearing healthcare to Veterans in Nashville, Clarksville, and Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Dr. Jodee Donaldson, AuD, CCC-A

Dr. Jodee Donaldson

Au.D., CCC-A, Board Certified Audiologist

Dr. Jodee Donaldson, AuD, CCC-A is originally from Sturgis, Kentucky. She received her Doctor of Audiology degree from the University of Louisville. She holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Dr. Donaldson is our Compensation and Pension examiner for the VA. She is passionate about making her patients feel comfortable during their C&P examinations, submitting timely results to the VA, and helping Veterans get the services they deserve. In her spare time, Dr. Donaldson enjoys reading, traveling, hiking, and spending time with her husband and two children.

Stephanie Helton

Dr. Stephanie Helton

Audiologist

Dr. Helton is a native of East Tennessee.  She graduated from the University of Tennessee in 2006 with her BA in Audiology and Speech Pathology.  She earned her Au.D. from Western Michigan University in 2010.

Her work experience includes private practice and ENT settings. Her expertise includes balance function testing, diagnostic hearing testing, and adult amplification.  She is passionate about diagnostic testing and helping patients find relief from their hearing or balance problems.  She is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed through the State of Tennessee. 

When not working, she enjoys spending time with her family (including their two dogs) and crafting.  She has two children and loves to watch them play sports (softball, baseball, basketball, and ninja course training) and attend their choir and band concerts.

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Dr. Hannah Hays

Audiologist

Dr. Hannah Hays is a native of South Georgia and has lived in the Nashville area since 2021. She attended Auburn University where she received her Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders in 2019 and her Doctor of Audiology in 2023.

Dr. Hays has experience in ENT settings, and her expertise includes adult and pediatric audiometric evaluations, amplification, aural rehabilitation, and balance assessments. She is certified by the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed in the state of Tennessee.

When not working, she enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time outdoors with friends and family.

Kate Dillard

Dr. Katelyn Dillard

Audiologist
Dr. Katelyn Dillard is a native of North Mississippi. She graduated from the University of Mississippi in 2015 with her Bachelor of Science in communication sciences and disorders. She earned her Doctor of Audiology from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2019.Dr. Dillard enjoys working in the ENT setting with both adults and children. She is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed in the state of Tennessee. Her expertise includes comprehensive examinations and amplification/aural rehabilitation.When not working, Dr. Dillard spends her time with her husband and their dogs, Buddy and Huck, reading and cooking.
Jane Walsh

Jane Walsh

Audiologist
Jane Walsh is from Oxford, MS and graduated from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. She obtained her Bachelors of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Mississippi. Jane is passionate about helping patients improve their quality of life by providing personized hearth care. In her free time, she enjoys taking pilates classes and walking her dog, Archie.
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Dr. Brooke Sussman

Audiologist
Dr. Brooke Sussman is originally from Philadelphia, PA and she earned her Doctor of Audiology from Salus University. She obtained her bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Sussman is passionate about providing care and helping patients achieve their hearing health goals. Her Work experience includes both private practice and ENT settings. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, kickboxing, reading, going to the beach, and spending time with her friends and family!
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Dr. Kristen D’Onofrio

Audiologist
Dr. Kristen D’Onofrio is originally from Webster, NY. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy in 2020 and Doctor of Audiology in 2015 from Vanderbilt University, and her Master of Arts in Developmental Psychology in 2011 and Bachelor of Science in Human Development in 2009 from Cornell University. She is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and holds her Audiology license in the state of Tennessee. In addition to her expertise in diagnostic hearing evaluations and amplification, Dr. D’Onofrio has strong interest in musician-focused hearing healthcare. As a multi-instrumentalist herself, she has connected with the musician community to help address their unique hearing needs and improve their overall music listening experience – both through her research and clinical practice. In her free time, Dr. D'Onofrio enjoys playing and writing music, and cheering on her favorite sports teams, the Buffalo Bills and the Nashville Predators.
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Lauren Mazeall

Student Resident
Lauren Mazeall is one of our student residents who studies at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology and Audiology from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Lauren is passionate about audiology, patient care, and establishing meaningful relationships with her patients. In her free time, she enjoys playing pickle ball with her boyfriend, cooking, and spending time with her cat, Keke!
Katie Brown

Katie Brown

Student Resident
Katie Brown is one of our student residents who studies at the University of South Alabama. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences from Auburn University. Katie is passionate about audiology, patient care, and benefiting the quality of life of her patients. In her free time, she enjoys reading, going on walks, and playing with her dog, Athena!
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Abbie Baricevich

Student Resident
Abbie Baricevich is one of our student residents, currently pursuing her Doctorate in Audiology at Northwestern University. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Audiology and Speech Pathology from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Abbie is passionate about enhancing individuals' quality of life through improved hearing and balance. She believes that understanding each patient's unique story and experiences is key to providing personalized care. Outside of her professional interests, Abbie enjoys reading, practicing pilates, and spending time at the beach.
Brenda Rushing

Brenda Rushing

Patient Care Coordinator
Brenda is the Patient Care Coordinator here at our office. She is here to help you walk the path to better hearing from explaining the process of coming in for a hearing evaluation, cerumen removal, setting an appointment that is convenient for you and finally welcoming you to our office. If you have any questions please feel free to call her and if she can’t answer your question(s) then she will certainly find the correct answer(s) for you. Brenda’s motto is “God put me here to be a servant because I love to help people, it truly brings joy to my heart”.
Brenda Rushing

Brenda Rushing

Patient Care Coordinator
Brenda is the Patient Care Coordinator here at our office. She is here to help you walk the path to better hearing from explaining the process of coming in for a hearing evaluation, cerumen removal, setting an appointment that is convenient for you and finally welcoming you to our office. If you have any questions please feel free to call her and if she can’t answer your question(s) then she will certainly find the correct answer(s) for you. Brenda’s motto is “God put me here to be a servant because I love to help people, it truly brings joy to my heart."
Alexis Adams

Lexi Adams

Patient Care Coordinator
Lexi Adams is originally from Daphne, AL and graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Science in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences degree. During her time at Auburn, she was a part of the National Student Speech Language and Hearing Association and a full-time student manager for the Auburn Softball team during the 2021-2022 season. Lexi is passionate about sharing her hearing loss journey with people and hoping to pave the way for the generations behind her. In March and April 2022, she spoke at Songs for Sound's events promoting her story and spreading awareness for the hard of hearing/deaf. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, exploring nature, playing pickleball, and attending concerts.
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Sierra Jordan

Patient Care Coordinator
Sierra graduated in May 2023 with a Bachelors of Arts in Allied Health Studies from the University of Mississippi.  She is passionate about helping others in any capacity she can! In her free time she loves being active, reading and spending time with her two cats!
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Veen Yonis

Patient Care Coordinator

Veen Yonis is a Nashville, TN native. She has two kittens and is currently going to school to be a nurse and then will be getting her doctorate to be a nurse practioner.

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Emily McCann

Audiologist

Dr. McCann is a native of Eastern Maryland.  She graduated from James Madison University in 2012 with her BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a minor in Special Education (non-teaching).  She earned her AuD from Towson University in 2016. Her passion for audiology stems from growing up in a household with multiple family members with hearing loss. Her work experience includes private practice and ENT settings. Her expertise includes adult and pediatric diagnostic hearing testing, newborn hearing screenings/early intervention as well as adult and pediatric amplification.  She is passionate about working with patients and their families by providing education, support and consistent hearing healthcare. She is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed through the State of Tennessee. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading and watching true crime.  She and her husband have one daughter and two dogs together.

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