Gregory T. Swingle, Au.D.
Doctor of Audiology
Gregory T. Swingle, Au.D.
Doctor of Audiology
Dr. Gregory T. Swingle is a native of southern Arizona and has focused his career on providing high-quality, personalized hearing healthcare for each one of his patients. He received his Audiology Doctoral Degree from the University of Arizona and decided to complete his clinical externship at the Washington D.C. VA Medical Center. He then returned to Arizona where he worked as a dispensing audiologist in Phoenix prior to joining Arizona Hearing Specialists in 2009. Dr. Swingle married Kristi Hesse (another audiologist at Arizona Hearing Specialists) in 2017; they took over as owners when the founding director, Dr. Janis Gasch, retired in early 2018. The Swingles continually strive to provide the best hearing healthcare to all of southern Arizona.
Doctor of Audiology
Dr. Gregory T. Swingle is a native of southern Arizona and has focused his career on providing high-quality, personalized hearing healthcare for each one of his patients. He received his Audiology Doctoral Degree from the University of Arizona and decided to complete his clinical externship at the Washington D.C. VA Medical Center. He then returned to Arizona where he worked as a dispensing audiologist in Phoenix prior to joining Arizona Hearing Specialists in 2009. Dr. Swingle married Kristi Hesse (another audiologist at Arizona Hearing Specialists) in 2017; they took over as owners when the founding director, Dr. Janis Gasch, retired in early 2018. The Swingles continually strive to provide the best hearing healthcare to all of southern Arizona.
Dr. Swingle’s credentials include:
- Doctor of Audiology, University of Arizona
- Master of Science (Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences), University of Arizona
- Licensed Dispensing Audiologist, Arizona
- Fellow – American Academy of Audiology
- Member – American Auditory Society
- Member – American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
- Extensive continuing education hours completed yearly
Kristi P. Swingle, Au.D.
Doctor of Audiology
Kristi Swingle, Au.D.
Doctor of Audiology
Dr. Kristi Swingle (formerly Hesse) received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in speech and hearing sciences from the University of Arizona; she received her Audiology Doctoral Degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, School of Audiology. She spent the last year of her graduate degree program with Arizona Hearing Specialists as a student intern. Dr. Swingle worked here four years before leaving in 2006 to take a clinical professorship at the University of Arizona. After a wonderful experience at the university, she was excited to return to Arizona Hearing Specialists. In 2017, Dr. Swingle married Dr. Gregory Swingle, another audiologist at Arizona Hearing Specialists. Upon the retirement of the founding director, Dr. Janis Gasch, in 2018, Dr. Swingle and her husband became the new owners of Arizona Hearing Specialists. It is their goal to provide the best personalized hearing healthcare services to all individuals.
Doctor of Audiology
Dr. Kristi Swingle (formerly Hesse) received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in speech and hearing sciences from the University of Arizona; she received her Audiology Doctoral Degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, School of Audiology. She spent the last year of her graduate degree program with Arizona Hearing Specialists as a student intern. Dr. Swingle worked here four years before leaving in 2006 to take a clinical professorship at the University of Arizona. After a wonderful experience at the university, she was excited to return to Arizona Hearing Specialists. In 2017, Dr. Swingle married Dr. Gregory Swingle, another audiologist at Arizona Hearing Specialists. Upon the retirement of the founding director, Dr. Janis Gasch, in 2018, Dr. Swingle and her husband became the new owners of Arizona Hearing Specialists. It is their goal to provide the best personalized hearing healthcare services to all individuals.
Dr. Swingle’s credentials include:
- Doctor of Audiology, Penn College of Optometry
- Bachelor of Science, University of Arizona
- Master of Science (Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences), University of Arizona
- Licensed Dispensing Audiologist, Arizona
- Fellow – American Academy of Audiology
- Member – American Auditory Society
- Member – American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
- Extensive continuing education hours completed yearly
Her awards include:
- Jean R. Guloien Outstanding Master’s Student Award, University of Arizona
- Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award, University of Arizona
Nick Ramirez, Au.D.
Doctor of Audiology
Nick Ramirez, Au.D.
Doctor of Audiology
Dr. Nick Ramirez, a proud Arizona native, has been part of the southern Arizona community for the past 30 years. He received his Audiology Doctoral Degree from the University of Arizona and remains a loyal Wildcat fan through thick and thin. Dr. Ramirez is passionate about patient care. He believes that communication through good hearing is the key to good relationships. Family involvement and support are critical factors in the rehabilitation process, in conjunction with hearing aids and assistive listening devices. His areas of interest include diagnostic audiology, hearing aid technology, tinnitus management, cochlear implant candidacy/mapping and aural rehabilitation. Dr. Ramirez is known for providing quality service and his compassion toward his patients.
Doctor of Audiology
Dr. Nick Ramirez, a proud Arizona native, has been part of the southern Arizona community for the past 30 years. He received his Audiology Doctoral Degree from the University of Arizona and remains a loyal Wildcat fan through thick and thin. Dr. Ramirez is passionate about patient care. He believes that communication through good hearing is the key to good relationships. Family involvement and support are critical factors in the rehabilitation process, in conjunction with hearing aids and assistive listening devices. His areas of interest include diagnostic audiology, hearing aid technology, tinnitus management, cochlear implant candidacy/mapping and aural rehabilitation. Dr. Ramirez is known for providing quality service and his compassion toward his patients.
Dr. Ramirez’s credentials include:
- Doctor of Audiology, University of Arizona
- Bachelor of Science (Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences) University of Arizona
- Licensed Dispensing Audiologist, Arizona
- Member of the American Academy of Audiology
- Member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
- Extensive continuing education hours completed yearly
Janette Mongelli, Au.D.
Doctor of Audiology
Janette Mongelli, Au.D.
Doctor of Audiology
Dr. Janette Mongelli is originally from New Jersey but she considers herself “almost a native” of Tucson. She earned a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Arizona and taught at the high school level for several years. After working with students with severe and profound disabilities, she found that she was interested in speech and hearing sciences. She returned to the U of A and completed a second bachelor’s degree in speech, language and hearing sciences. During this time, she discovered her love of audiology and helping people hear their best. She completed her Doctor of Audiology at the University of Arizona and is excited to remain a part of the Tucson community as an audiologist.
Doctor of Audiology
Dr. Janette Mongelli is originally from New Jersey but she considers herself “almost a native” of Tucson. She earned a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Arizona and taught at the high school level for several years. After working with students with severe and profound disabilities, she found that she was interested in speech and hearing sciences. She returned to the U of A and completed a second bachelor’s degree in speech, language and hearing sciences. During this time, she discovered her love of audiology and helping people hear their best. She completed her Doctor of Audiology at the University of Arizona and is excited to remain a part of the Tucson community as an audiologist.
Dr. Mongelli’s credentials include:
- Doctor of Audiology, University of Arizona
- Bachelor of Science in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, University of Arizona
- Bachelor of Arts in History, University of Arizona
Fellow – American Academy of Audiology - Licensed Dispensing Audiologist, Arizona
- Member – American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Adriana J. Sanchez, Au.D.
Doctor of Audiology
Adriana J. Sanchez, Au.D.
Doctor of Audiology
Dr. Adriana Sanchez, a proud Tucson native, earned her bachelor’s degree in speech, language and hearing sciences and her Doctor of Audiology from the University of Arizona. During her clinical externship, she provided hearing healthcare services to Veterans at the Southern Arizona VA Medical center. During her studies, Dr. Sanchez received a grant from the National Institute of Health (NIH) to conduct aural rehabilitation research. This research focused on resilience in individuals with hearing loss and the effects of hearing loss on family members. She has co-authored two publications and is in the process of submitting another article on this topic. Dr. Sanchez has a passion for helping her patients (and their family members) break down barriers to communication, helping them hear better and improving their quality of life. She is ecstatic to be a part of the Arizona Hearing Specialists family.
Doctor of Audiology
Dr. Adriana Sanchez, a proud Tucson native, earned her bachelor’s degree in speech, language and hearing sciences and her Doctor of Audiology from the University of Arizona. During her clinical externship, she provided hearing healthcare services to Veterans at the Southern Arizona VA Medical center. During her studies, Dr. Sanchez received a grant from the National Institute of Health (NIH) to conduct aural rehabilitation research. This research focused on resilience in individuals with hearing loss and the effects of hearing loss on family members. She has co-authored two publications and is in the process of submitting another article on this topic. Dr. Sanchez has a passion for helping her patients (and their family members) break down barriers to communication, helping them hear better and improving their quality of life. She is ecstatic to be a part of the Arizona Hearing Specialists family.
Dr. Sanchez’ credentials include:
- Doctor of Audiology, University of Arizona
- Bachelor of Science (Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences), University of Arizona
- Licensed Dispensing Audiologist, Arizona
- Extensive Continuing Education Hours Completed Yearly
- Member – American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Jennifer Shi, Au.D.
Jennifer Shi, Au.D.
Doctor of Audiology
Dr. Jennifer Shi received both her bachelor’s and doctorate in audiology from the University of Arizona. She spent the last year of her graduate degree program as a full-time student extern with Arizona Hearing Specialists, working across all office locations. Dr. Shi is passionate about providing quality patient care, having worked in the service industry for years prior to pursuing audiology. The service industry has taught her to be adaptable and responsive to people. She understands the importance of listening attentively to patients’ needs. Dr. Shi believes working as an audiologist is not just about treating the hearing loss, but also building good patient rapport and focusing on the individual. Her goal is to help patients cope and enjoy their social lives despite having a hearing loss.
Doctor of Audiology
Dr. Jennifer Shi received both her bachelor’s and doctorate in audiology from the University of Arizona. She spent the last year of her graduate degree program as a full-time student extern with Arizona Hearing Specialists, working across all office locations. Dr. Shi is passionate about providing quality patient care, having worked in the service industry for years prior to pursuing audiology. The service industry has taught her to be adaptable and responsive to people. She understands the importance of listening attentively to patients’ needs. Dr. Shi believes working as an audiologist is not just about treating the hearing loss, but also building good patient rapport and focusing on the individual. Her goal is to help patients cope and enjoy their social lives despite having a hearing loss.
Dr. Shi’s credentials include:
- Doctor of Audiology, University of Arizona
- Bachelor of Science (Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences), University of Arizona
- Licensed Dispensing Audiologist, Arizona
- Member – American Academy of Audiology (AAA)
- Member – American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
- Extensive Continuing Education Hours Completed Yearly
Rachel Noble
Rachel Noble
Licensed Hearing Aid Dispenser
Rachel Noble, although relatively new to Tucson, has called Southern Arizona home for over 30 years. As the daughter of an audiologist, she received years of on-the-job training, from front office to the billing department, and everything in between. Years later, under his apprenticeship, Rachel went on to pursue her hearing aid dispensing license which she received from the Arizona Department of Health Services in 2009. Rachel is committed to efficient patient care. She believes that proper orientation at the beginning of a patient’s hearing aid journey, and continued support through routine maintenance is an essential factor in a patient’s roadmap to hearing success.
Licensed Hearing Aid Dispenser
Rachel Noble, although relatively new to Tucson, has called Southern Arizona home for over 30 years. As the daughter of an audiologist, she received years of on-the-job training, from front office to the billing department, and everything in between. Years later, under his apprenticeship, Rachel went on to pursue her hearing aid dispensing license which she received from the Arizona Department of Health Services in 2009. Rachel is committed to efficient patient care. She believes that proper orientation at the beginning of a patient’s hearing aid journey, and continued support through routine maintenance is an essential factor in a patient’s roadmap to hearing success.
Dr. Noble’s credentials include:
- Licensed hearing aid dispenser, Arizona
- Extensive continuing education hours completed yearly