OC Physicians Hearing Services, Inc - Newport Beach

Dr. Kristi Panek earned a Bachelor's degree from San Diego State University and a Doctorate in Audiology from A. T. Still University in Mesa, Arizona. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology and specializes in hearing aid fittings and verification, diagnostic assessments, balance assessments and cochlear implants.

Dr. Kent Weaver is a licensed audiologist who earned his Bachelor’s degree from Grand View College, a Master’s degree from LSU Medical Center and a Doctor of Audiology degree from the University of Florida. He has over two decades’ experience in the field of audiology, is a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology and holds a certificate of clinical competence in audiology from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association. Dr. Weaver's specializes in diagnostic audiological evaluations, infant screenings, hearing aid dispensing, disability determination evaluations and industrial hearing screenings.

Dr. Erica Jo Higgins is a licensed audiologist who earned a Bachelor's degree from Western Illinois University and received her clinical doctorate in audiology from Missouri State University. She specializes in infant, pediatric and adult diagnostic testing, evaluating and treating hearing loss with the latest in hearing aid technology.

Dr. Shrutee Das is a licensed audiologist who earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of California and her Doctorate in audiology from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. She holds a certificate of clinical competence in audiology from the American Speech Language Hearing Association and is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology. Dr. Das’s interests lie in electrophysiology, vestibular assessments and fitting the latest in hearing aid technology.

Dr. Stephan Sanders is a licensed audiologist who earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of California, a Master’s degree from the University of Colorado and a Doctorate in audiology from the University of Florida. He holds a certificate of clinical competence in audiology from the American Speech Language Hearing Association and is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology. He specializes in fitting and verification of hearing aid technology and balance disorders.

Dr. Coleman established Orange County Physicians' Hearing Services in 2000 and manages all five office locations. He received a Master’s Degree from California State University and his clinical doctorate degree in audiology from the University of Florida.

Dr. Coleman has over 35 years of experience in the field of audiology and is licensed in the State of California as a clinical and dispensing audiologist. He holds a certificate of clinical competence in audiology from the American Speech Language Hearing Association and is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology.

Dr. Joshua Gilbert is a licensed audiologist who earned a Bachelor’s degree from Baylor University and a Doctorate in audiology from the University of Florida. His specialties are diagnostic audiology, hearing aid technology, cochlear implant technology and vestibular assessments.

Dr. Pirayeh Niavarany is a licensed audiologist who earned a Master’s degree in audiology from the University of Southampton in England and a Doctorate in audiology from the University of Florida. She holds a certificate of clinical competence in audiology from the American Speech Language Hearing Association and experienced in diagnostic evaluations, balance assessments and hearing aid technology..  

Dr. Eun Zee is a licensed audiologist who joined our group of professionals in 2017 bringing with her experience in adult and pediatric diagnostics and evaluations, hearing aid dispensing and fitting and electrophysiologic assessments. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences from San Diego State University and a doctorate in audiology from the University of the Pacific in San Francisco. Dr. Zee gained experience working in a variety of clinic settings including Kaiser Permanente of Oakland.