Meet the Team
Our professional team is here to help you with any questions or concerns.
Dr. Rohan Upponi
AUDIOLOGIST
Dr. Rohan Upponi earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology in 2012 from the University of North Texas, and earned his Doctorate of Audiology degree in 2017 from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. He completed his clinical externship in western Colorado.
Dr. Lacey Brooks
AUDIOLOGIST
Dr. Lacey Brooks received a bachelor’s degree in Biology and Chemistry in 2003, and earned her Doctorate of Audiology in 2009. She completed her clinical internships and residency at various facilities within Houston Medical Center.
Cindy Joy Johnston
HEARING INSTRUMENT SPECIALIST
Cindy Joy Johnston was born and raised in Midland, Texas and has lived in the Houston area since 2007.
Michelle Fontenot
OFFICE MANAGER
Michelle Fontenot is a graduate of the University of Louisiana Lafayette. She recently moved from Lafayette to the Houston area to take the position of Office Manager in our Baytown office. Michelle joins Texas Professional Hearing Center after working in a busy ENT setting for the past 8 years.
Vicky Walker
RECORDS
Vicky is part of the office and support staff here, primarily handling the electronic records of patients. She has a passion for caring for others.
Ian Gillespie
AUDIOLOGIST | FOUNDER
Ian Gillespie was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He attended the University of Manitoba where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Certificate of Education, and then attended Minot State College where he received his Master’s Degree in Audiology.
Testimonials
Dr. Brooks,
Your presentation was amazing…I have learned so much in x1 hr. I took notes, took pictures of some slides. Your presentation flowed well and just simply stated MADE SENSE. I also really really appreciated the reference to studies done, published work on your topic today.
The following will date me - my 88 yo Father is an example of someone who exhibits everything you spoke of in regard to the Auditory Deprivation – including the Brain drain, Cognitive decline-even tho he does wear his hearing devices at least 10-12 hrs per day-he takes them out for daily afternoon nap. I have watched his decline for years, tried to advocate for better audiological care/devices but always meet resistance from my mother…sometimes Father as well. Today’s information validates what I have seen and KNEW was happening-we hear with our brain, and my Father not getting what he needed.
With this information I can advocate so much more for others AND myself-as I have NEVER had a hearing test, am almost 66, do have hearing loss yet I am quite functional. I appreciate you from a personal and professional perspective so much. Thank you again, and I hope that you have a wonderful day and folks treat you kindly!……….Janeen Drog-Glenny
Janeen Drog-Glenny RN, CCM
Senior Nurse Case Manager
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