Advanced Audiology Consultants was created by Dr. Dawn W. Heiman to fulfill her dream of offering the highest quality of hearing healthcare in a caring and supportive environment. Our practice is independently owned, and our patients are at the center of everything that we do. Our strong belief is that hearing healthcare can be better than it has been in the past.

Dawn Heiman, AuD

"The benefits of hearing better definitely includes improving your ability to connect with others."

Stephanie Michaelides, AuD

"Addressing hearing loss really does improve your energy levels and connect your with others."

Emily Johnson, AuD

"At any age, you deserve to hear the best you can with what you have and it's our job to help you communicate easier."

Lindsey Doherty, HIS

"You are always welcome here and it is our pleasure to help you hear your best!"

Dawn Heiman, AuD
Doctor of Audiology

Dr. Dawn Heiman is a licensed Illinois Audiologist. She is the Immediate Past President of the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) as well as a member of the American Academy of Audiology (AAA) and the Illinois Academy of Audiology (ILAA). She is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Communication Disorders and Sciences program within the College of Health Sciences at Rush University. 

Dr. Heiman is the visionary and CEO of EntreAudiology, LLC.  It was designed to help others around the world hear better through Membership program with Masterminds for Audiology practice owners that helps them collaborate and do more for their patients with better systems and ideas from the group members. She created the Hearing Wellness Journey, an online aural rehabilitation program, for people who have hearing loss and use hearing instruments.  Additionally, Dr. Heiman created an online instructional program for Nurses, Caregivers, and Home Health aides to help them support someone with hearing loss, the Hearing Aide Certification program.

She is a Gold Circle Audiologist for Sensaphonics, meaning she is specially trained to take earmold impressions for musicians to create musician's custom earmolds and In-ear monitors.

Special interests: Tinnitus, Central Auditory Processing Disorders, Hearing Aids

Stephanie Michaelides, AuD
Doctor of Audiology

Dr. Michaelides joined Advanced Audiology Consultants in February of 2023. She completed her undergraduate work at Central Michigan University, her Master's degree in Audiology is from Western Michigan University and her Doctorate in Audiology is from Salus University Osborne College of Audiology. She has experience in a wide range of audiological services but has a special interest in the treatment of hearing disorders. Before joining our practice, she was providing audiological services at Yale University for pediatric and adult patients. Dr. Michaelides is a member of the Academy of Doctors of Audiology, the American Academy of Audiology, and the American Speech Language and Hearing Association.

Special interests: Tinnitus, Hearing Aids

Emily Johnson, AuD
Doctor of Audiology

Emily Johnson, AuD joined Advanced Audiology Consultants in January 2024. She is a clinical audiologist with special interest in amplification and central auditory processing disorders. She has experience working with patients of all ages from newborn through geriatric. Her clinical experience includes both private practice and large hospital settings, providing her with years of well rounded patient care. Dr. Johnson received her doctor of audiology from Rush University in Chicago, IL and her bachelor of science from Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN.

Dr. Johnson is actively involved in the Illinois Academy of Audiology. She currently holds the position of VP of Education and is the conference planning chair. She is also a member of American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA).

Outside of the office she is an avid marathon runner and enjoys spending time with her husband and son.

Special interests: Tinnitus, Central Auditory Processing Disorders, Hearing Aids

Lindsey Doherty, B.A., H.I.S.
Hearing Instrument Specialist

Lindsey Doherty joined Advanced Audiology Consultants in July of 2017 as a Patient Care Coordinator and has since gone back to school to receive a specialized certification to become a Hearing Instrument Specialist.   She came to us with extensive customer service and business experience from the food service industry, specifically high end bakeries and restaurants. She received her Bachelors of Science from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI with a dual major in Baking / Pastry Arts as well as Pastry and Food Services Management. With a passion for serving others and making their lives richer, she has decided that in order to cater to our patients at a higher level, pursuing a certification and licensure as a Hearing Instrument Specialist was the natural route!

A huge supporter of our Hearing Aide Certification, Lindsey will gladly work with caretakers, family, and friends to help them better understand the work of hearing instruments!

When not working she enjoys spending time with her husband, two daughters, and Goldendoodle pup. Leading the Girl Scouts, running, participating in the local chapter of the Woman's Club, and spending time outside are all hobbies of Lindsey outside of work!

Special interests: Hearing Aids

We genuinely care about everyone who walks through our door. We want our patients to have a good experience, both today and for years to come. We strive to offer you a pleasant experience at every appointment. From starting your appointment on time to making sure you aren’t rushed at any point, to helping you complete any necessary paperwork, we do everything possible to make your appointment comfortable and convenient. We also devote our time and attention to ensuring that we provide you with an accurate diagnosis and the best treatment, so you can hear well for years to come.

We offer only high-quality audiology products. We know that your hearing is worth the investment. Having had the chance to thoroughly investigate every brand on the market, we’ve selected only the ones we believe will work well and will be durable. Any product you buy from us should last for years.

We honor your time. We don’t believe that waiting for extended periods of time for an appointment is acceptable. We schedule plenty of time for each appointment so that we can provide high-quality care without keeping you waiting.

We are an independent audiology practice. This means that we have no affiliation with any particular hearing aid manufacturer or other company. As audiologists, our only professional duty is to you. We won’t try to sell you any particular brand of hearing product because of financial ties. We simply want the best for you, and our practice thrives when you do.

We recognize that hearing loss affects the whole family. We believe in helping to reduce stress and improve our patient’s lives. We’ve seen how hearing loss can affect relationships and cause friction within a family. When hearing loss makes conversation difficult, it’s harder to stay connected with those you care about. Family members often crave to restore their connection to the patient. We recognize that by providing our patients with the best audiology treatment plan, we’re also helping families reconnect.

We know that you’re an individual. We believe that every patient is unique and deserves to be treated as an individual, not just another number. When you visit the office, you receive a warm welcome from the first time you walk through the door. All of our patients are treated like family.

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Proudly serving: 

Woodridge, Downers Grove, Lisle, Naperville, Bolingbrook, Plainfield, Lemont, Darien, Westmont, Hinsdale, Oak Brook, Lombard, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton, Aurora, and Chicago.