Our Professional Staff

Our experienced providers are committed to a high standard of patient care and are here for you throughout every stage of your hearing journey.

Who We Are

We understand choosing a hearing care provider is a big decision. At Orange County Physicians’ Hearing Services, our number one priority is delivering exceptional patient care. Our staff is well-trained on a variety of services ranging from evaluations to treatment.

We believe great care includes establishing great relationships with our patients. Treating hearing loss is an ongoing process that requires regular follow-ups, maintenance and cleanings to keep you hearing your best. Our staff is here to support you not only during your initial visit but throughout your entire journey to better hearing.

Our Staff

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Dr. John Coleman, Doctor of Audiology

Owner, Clinical Audiologist, and Clinical Supervisor

Dr. Coleman established Orange County Physicians' Hearing Services (OCPHS) in 2000 and manages all five office locations. He received his Masters Degree from California State University, Fullerton and received his training during his clinical fellowship year at House Ear Clinic in Los Angeles.

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Dr. Erica Higgins, Doctor of Audiology

Clinical Audiologist and Supervisor

Dr. Higgins joined Orange County Physicians' Hearing Services (OCPHS) in June 2006. She graduated with her Bachelor's degree in Communications Sciences, and Disorders from Western Illinois University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude and was the recipient of the Departmental Scholar Award. Dr. Higgins received her clinical doctorate in audiology from Missouri State University. She completed her one-year clinical externship at OCPHS in 2007 and then joined the practice as a full time audiologist.

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Dr. Pirayeh Niavarany, Doctor of Audiology

Clinical Audiologist

Dr. Niavarany received her Master's degree in Audiology from the University of Southampton in England. She obtained her Doctorate in Audiology from University of Florida. She joined O.C. Physicians' Hearing Services (OCPHS) from 2009 to 2011 where she completed her clinical fellowship. Dr. Niavarany returned to OCPHS in 2013.

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Dr. Kristi Panek, Doctor of Audiology

Clinical Audiologist

Dr. Kristi Panek joined Orange County Physicians' Hearing Services (OCPHS) in August 2013. She received her Bachelor's degree in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences from San Diego State University, and her Doctorate in Audiology from A. T. Still University in Mesa, Arizona.

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Dr. Josh Gilbert, Doctor of Audiology

Clinical Audiologist

Dr. Gilbert joined Orange County Physicians' Hearing Services in 2014, where he completed his fourth year clinical externship for licensure in the state of California. He graduated with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Biology from Baylor University in 2011. He graduated with his Doctorate in Audiology from University of Florida.

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Dr. Kent Weaver, Doctor of Audiology

Clinical Audiologist

Dr. Weaver has been with Orange County Physicians' Hearing Services since 2015. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in General Science from Grand View College (University), Iowa in 1993, his Master of Communication Disorders degree from LSU Medical Center, Louisiana in 1997, and his Doctor of Audiology degree from the University of Florida in 2001.

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Dr. Deanna Gende, Doctor of Audiology

Clinical Audiologist

Dr. Deanna Gende joined Orange County Physicians' Hearing Services in August 2021.  She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences from Portland State University and her Doctorate of Audiology from Idaho State University. Dr. Gende completed her fourth-year clinical externship at Shohet Ear Associates in 2016.

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Dr. Skylar Abbott, Doctor of Audiology

Clinical Audiologist

Dr. Abbott’s educational background includes a bachelor’s of science degree from the University of Nevada with a major in Speech Pathology and Audiology and minors in Spanish and Public Health. Dr. Abbott continued on to complete his doctorate of audiology degree in his hometown of San Diego, at the joint doctoral program offered between San Diego State University and University of California, San Diego.

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Dr. Tatiana Al-Hajj, Doctor of Audiology

Clinical Audiologist

Dr. Tatiana Al-Hajj joined Orange County Physicians’ Hearing Services in June of 2022. She received her Bachelor of Sciences degree in Medical Audiology Sciences in 2019 from the American University of Beirut, Lebanon. Dr. Al-Hajj received her Doctorate of Audiology in 2023 from Nova Southeastern University, Florida.

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Dr. Connor Bunting, Doctor of Audiology

Clinical Audiologist

Dr. Bunting joined Orange County Physicians’ Hearing Services in 2022, where he completed his fourth year clinical externship for licensure in the state of California. He graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Speech and Hearing Science from Portland State University. Dr. Bunting received his Doctorate of Audiology from Pacific University in Oregon.

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Dr. Jessie Rinaldi, Doctor of Audiology

Clinical Audiologist

Dr. Rinaldi joined Orange County Physicians’ Hearing Services in 2022, as part of her doctoral program externship. She earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Acoustics from Columbia College Chicago and her Doctorate of Audiology from Rush University in 2023.

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Dr. Cita Bianca Alcala, Doctor of Audiology

Clinical Audiologist

Dr. Cita Bianca Alcala joined Orange County Physicians' Hearing Services in June of 2022. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Language Pathology with a minor in Music in 2020 from San Diego State University. Dr. Alcala received her Doctorate of Audiology from the University of the Pacific after completing her fourth year clinical externship at Orange County Physicians' Hearing Services in 2023.

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Keeley Winn, M.S.

Fourth Year Audiology Doctoral Extern

Keeley Winn started her externship at Orange County Physicians’ Hearing Services in May of 2023. She is currently completing her Doctorate of Audiology degree at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Knoxville, Tennessee and is expected to graduate in May of 2024. Keeley received her Master's of science degree in Audiology in May of 2022 from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Family Science and Human Development with a minor in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology from Montclair State University in Montclair, New Jersey in 2020.

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Kelsey Willems, B.A.

Fourth Year Doctoral Extern

Kelsey Willems began her externship at Orange County Physicians’ Hearing Services in May of 2023. She is currently completing her Doctorate of Audiology degree at Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ and is expected to graduate in May of 2024. Kelsey received her bachelor of arts degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences with a minor in Psychology from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

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Kathleen Parker

Kathleen Parker, B.A.

Third Year Audiology Extern

Kathleen Parker started her externship at Orange County Physicians’ Hearing Services in July of 2023. She is currently completing her Doctorate of Audiology degree at the University of the Pacific in San Francisco, CA, and is expecting to graduate in August of 2024. Kathleen started off her undergraduate degree at Berklee College Of Music in Boston, MA where she majored in Professional Music with concentrations in vocal performance, music business, and recording and production.

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Naomi Vega, B.A.

Fourth Year Audiology Doctoral Extern

Naomi Vega began her externship at Orange County Physicians’ Hearing Services in June 2023. She is currently completing her Doctorate of Audiology at Pacific University in Hillsboro, Oregon, and is anticipated to graduate in August of 2024. She graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelors of Arts in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences in 2017.

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Mayah Navarro B.S.

Fourth Year Audiology Doctoral Extern

Mayah Navarro started her externship at Orange County Physicians’ Hearing Services in May of 2023. She is currently completing her Doctorate of Audiology degree at Pacific University in Hillsboro, OR, and is expected to graduate in August of 2024. Mayah received her bachelor of science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Sacramento State University in 2020.

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Yu-Chen Maggie Lee, B.S.

Fourth Year Audiology Doctoral Extern

Maggie began her externship at Orange County Physicians’ Hearing Services in May of 2023. She is currently completing her Doctorate of Audiology degree at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, and is anticipated to graduate in May of 2024. Maggie received her bachelor degree in Special Education from National Kaohsiung Normal University in Taiwan in 2019.

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