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Beacon Medical Group ENT and Audiology South Bend, located in the Navarre building adjacent to Memorial Hospital, provides comprehensive ENT and Audiology services. Dr. David J. Isaacson is a Board Certified Otolaryngologist with special interests in: thyroid and parathyroid surgery, head and neck cancer, cochlear implantation, facial reconstruction, DaVinci robotic surgery of the head and neck, and endoscopic pituitary surgery. Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat) Treatment of sinus/allergy disorders and minimally invasive sinus surgery available. Our physician has expertise in treating chronic ear infections, hearing loss, dizziness, thyroid disorders and a variety of other ear, nose and throat problems for pediatric and adult patients. Audiology The science of hearing, balance, and related disorders. Audiologists are experts in diagnosing and managing disorders of the auditory and balance system. The brands of hearing devices we fit, service, and program are Cochlear Americas, Phonak, ReSound and Oticon. If you are looking for a new provider and already wear hearing aids and/or have a Cochlear Americas implanted device, our audiologists are more than happy to help you transfer care.

About Tricia L. Moreno There were a couple of early-life events that influenced the path of Tricia L. Moreno, AuD. When she was in first grade, she had articulation issues and was taken out of class for speech therapy. She thought this therapy was a blast. “Who wouldn’t want to play the role of the therapist and have just as much fun,” she recalls thinking. Then in high school, Tricia had a teacher/coach who mentioned that his son had a severe hearing loss and required audiology appointments. This was the beginning of her thinking about a career in speech and hearing. Tricia studied at Indiana University, Bloomington, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Hearing Sciences, due to being inspired by a late aunt who was a speech and language pathologist. Tricia then went on to earn her master’s degree in Audiology. She graduated from A.T. Still University of Health Sciences, Mesa, Arizona, with her Doctorate in Audiology. Her role as a provider is to fit people with the right hearing aid for their situation. “I complete audiological testing for all ages. I dispense hearing aids. My passion is fitting and the follow-up with hearing aid users,” she says. Through professional education and values instilled by her family, Tricia has also believed her goals can be achieved with hard work. Professional experience has been in a range of audiologic services in an ENT/audiology setting at clinics and hospitals for pediatric through geriatric populations. Her approach to her practice is that everyone matters and she will do what she can to help. She hopes her patients appreciate her straight-forward approach to their treatment. “I provide truth,” Tricia says. In her own words… Who is or was the most influential people/role models in your life? Easy – my parents. What was your first job growing up? What do you remember about it? Serving at weddings. I worked 4-5 hours on Saturday nights and got to eat some of the Polish wedding food leftovers. I got paid $5/night and went to Dairy Queen afterwards and spent half the pay. What is your favorite food? Movie? Favorite foods: I’m pretty picky. I don’t have a favorite food, but I do crave desserts! Favorite movie: I don’t have a favorite movie, but I like comedies more than any other kind of movie. What was your best/worst subjects in school growing up? I loved math – it just made sense to me. High school chemistry was a struggle for me. If you could sit down to dinner with anyone (alive or deceased) who would it be and why? My mom. I miss her. In addition to medicine, what are you passionate about? I enjoy making the most out of my day, every day. Now that our sons are adults, and they are doing their own great things in life, my husband and I spend an excessive amount of time with our three Goldendoodles. We also make sure we travel with our best friends (also empty nesters) at least annually. What are your hobbies, interests? Working out, family time and goofing off with our dogs. What is something most people don’t know about you? When I was in elementary school, I won the gold in the Junior Olympics in Judo.

A first-generation college student growing up in Flint, MI, Shana’e Sobieray appreciates the value of hard work and dedication. "My father always instilled the need for education," she says. "I guess that is one piece of advice from him that I took and ran with!" She knew in college that she wanted a career either as a physician, counselor or teacher. By her third year, she discovered the field of audiology. "It was the perfect mix of helping people, counseling, teaching and working with advanced technology to make it all happen." Shana’e diagnoses and treats hearing and balance disorders and performs testing to determine the cause and best course of treatment for each patient. She works with newborns through older adults, although she has a particular fondness for pediatrics. Shana’e chose to practice at Beacon because of its reputation for quality care. "I know that as a Beacon provider I will be able to see my patients and have the right tools needed to complete a high-quality level of care at every appointment." She works alongside Dr. Isaacson for implantable hearing solutions, such as cochlear implants and Baha or Osia bone-anchored hearing devices. When it comes to her philosophy of patient care, it’s all about her patient’s goals – and listening. "I will always make my professional recommendation known," she explains. "However, I will never offer a treatment option that you are not comfortable with." Shana’e treats each patient as if they were a member of her own family. "I’m here to listen," she says. "You will not experience the same communication difficulties that you do in everyday life when you are in my office. I am ready to hear your frustrations, and I’m ready to help lessen them." In her own words… What was your first job growing up? What do you remember about it? I worked at Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts. I remember the sense of community and camaraderie among my co-workers that taught me how a team should really work! What is your favorite food? Movie? Chinese food is my favorite. Matilda is a classic favorite rainy-day movie. What were your best/worst subjects in school growing up? I really enjoyed world history. Physics was not my forte. If you could sit down to dinner with anyone (alive or deceased) who would it be and why? My father. I’d love the chance to introduce him to, and tell him about, my daughter. In addition to medicine, what are you passionate about? Ensuring that everyone feels comfortable enough to be their true self in my presence. What are your hobbies, interests? As a mother to an infant turning toddler, I enjoy long showers, drinking coffee while it’s still hot and sleeping past 6 a.m. Do you have pets? I have two middle-aged, lovable, loudmouth cats.