Our Staff
Marina E. Kade
Au.D., FAAA, Doctor of Audiology, Board Certified
Dr. Kade graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry and Audiology earning her Doctorate in Audiology in 2002. Her undergraduate and graduate degrees were completed in December, 1990 from Central Michigan University, in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. She received her Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association in June of 1991. Dr. Kade served as a member of the Board of Director's for the Michigan Academy of Audiology from 2000 - 2002. She is also a member of the American Academy of Audiology, and the American Doctors of Audiology. She is Board Certified by the American Academy of Audiology.
Dr. Kade has experience in various settings, from private practice, and Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) offices. She has participated in balance testing and auditory brainstem response testing (testing the pathway from the ear to the brain with electrodes). Through these experiences, she has found working with hearing impaired patients the most rewarding. Dr. Kade attends numerous conferences and conventions to remain updated in the field of Audiology.
Melissa L Anderson
Au.D., Doctor of Audiology
Dr. Anderson graduated from Central Michigan University earning her Doctorate in Audiology in 1998. Dr. Anderson has experience in private practice, hospital, and industrial settings. She has participated in infant hearing screening, auditory brainstem response testing, vestibular testing and advanced hearing instrument fitting. Dr. Anderson resides in Royal Oak with her husband.
Donna Kudela
Audiology Assistant/Hearing Instrument Sales Person
Donna has been with the practice since 1998 and is currently enrolled in the International Institute for Hearing Instrument studies. She attends several training seminars throughout the year to stay current with the many advances in the hearing instrument field. She enjoys working with patients of all ages. Always cheerful, you probably hear her laughing through the office!
Taryn Thibodeau
Office Manager
Taryn has been with our practice since 2007, working in our Chesterfield office, and has been our office manager in the Warren office for over a year. Taryn is in charge of having our office running smoothly. We are so lucky to have such an intelligent, cheerful, and motivated person running our office.
Cheryl Stanson
Receptionist
Cheryl started with Hearing Consultants in 2014. She works part time helping Taryn at the front desk, answering the phone and confirming appointments. Cheryl has a husband of 23 years, and enjoys boating and spending time at her cottage.
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