Scotch Institute of Ear Nose & Throat

Dr. Heather Untied-Leonard has been an audiologist for over 13 years in the Central Florida area. Originally from Ohio, Dr. Leonard obtained her Bachelor’s degree from Denison University in Granville, OH, her Master’s degree from Ohio State University, and her Doctorate in Audiology from the Arizona School of Health and Sciences.

Dr. Leonard’s areas of expertise include diagnostic testing and hearing aid fittings for children, adults, and people with special needs. As a user of hearing aids herself since she was six years old, Dr. Leonard is able to empathize with her patients and their struggles to hear on both a personal and professional level. She strongly believes that it is necessary to take the time to listen to each patient and her goal is simply to provide the best quality of care and service to each patient and his/her family members.

Dr. Leonard has experience working with many different hearing aid manufacturers and looks forward to continuing to help improve the quality of life for her patients

Dr. Michelle Birriel, board certified in Audiology, received her Doctorate in Audiology (Au.D.) from Nova Southeastern University. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology.  Dr. Birriel has had extensive exposure and practice with pediatrics during her medical school rotations, knows American Sign Language, and has participated in a Missions Trip which provided hearing aids to children in Nicaragua. Prior to her audiology journey, Dr. Birriel spent 10 years working as an Optician with optical and patient-based experiences.

Along with Nicaragua, she has also been on a Missions Trip to Ecuador where they were able to provide the community with clothing, games, and food. Additionally, Dr. Birriel participated with Samaritan’s Purse (non-profit organization) to help those affected by the Hurricane in Key West where they helped clean up resident’s homes that were affected. Outside of the office, Dr. Birriel enjoys painting, walking the dog, and spending time with her family and friends.

Dr. Birriel is bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish.

She is very much looking forward to working with you, and continuing giving back to our amazing community.

Dr. Scotch is Board Certified in Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, and Facial Plastic Surgery. He is a Diplomate of the American Osteopathic Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. He has a certificate of added qualification in Sleep Medicine. Trust your hearing health care to a physician and audiologist team.

Dr. Janet Seper is Board Certified in Otolaryngology.  Dr. Seper has been providing exceptional ENT care for the residents of the Tampa area for over 20 years.  She looks forward to caring for you and your family.

Dr. Hope Bueller is Board Certified in Otolaryngolgy and Facial Plastic Surgery.