Standing – left to right- Kristi Cavaness - LHIS,
Dr. Cathy Willen, Sheila Rhymer - Office Manager,
Seated - Dr. Steve Brown

Dr Steve Brown has over twenty years of experience, having provided audiology services to the Cape Girardeau area since 1983. He received a B.S. degree in Communication Disorders and a M.S. degree in Audiology from the University of Texas. He was awarded the Clinical Doctorate (AuD) in Audiology from Arizona School of Health Sciences, a branch of the Kirksville School of Medicine. Dr. Brown has been recognized as a “Fellow” in the American Academy of Audiology and earned the Certificate of Clinical competence in Audiology (CCC/A) from the American Speech and Hearing Association. He served on the Advisory Commission for the Missouri Board of Healing Arts (State Licensing Board) from January 1995 until December 2000. He is dually licensed in Missouri for both Clinical Audiology and the dispensing of hearing instruments.

Dr. Cathy Willen has twenty years of experience in the evaluation and rehabilitation of hearing in both children and adults. She received he B.A. Degree in Deaf Education and a M.A. Degree in Audiology from Ball State University in Indiana. She was awarded the Clinical Doctorate (AuD) in Audiology from Arizona School of Health Sciences, a branch of the Kirksville School of Medicine. Dr. Willen has been recognized as a “Fellow” by the Academy of Audiology and earned a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC/A) through the American Speech and Hearing Association. She is dually licensed in the state of Missouri for both Clinical Audiology and for the dispensing of hearing instruments.

Sheila Rhymer has been Office Manager of the Audiology Center, LLC since its opening in 1998. She is a graduate of Jackson High School, and has twenty years of experience in working with the public in a medical setting. Sheila assists each patient – from their arrival at our office to filing insurance claims and third party reimbursements.

Krisit Cavaness is a graduate of Central High School in Cape Girardeau. She has several years of experience in the area of ears and hearing. Kristi provides clinical/hearing instruments services and dispensing of hearing instruments and is able to provide special attention to patients with special needs.