Dr. Andrew Keiner

Audiologist

Andrew Keiner holds a Doctorate of Audiology degree from the University of Iowa and a Bachelor of Science degree from Iowa State University.  He completed his audiology externship at the Department of Veterans Affairs Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa.

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Keiner has worked as a research assistant at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in the area of tinnitus research.  He also worked in Piacenza, Italy, at a research hospital, studying the effects of cochlear implantation on tinnitus.  He specializes in the fitting of hearing aids and the treatment and management of tinnitus.

He has been published in many scientific journals and presented on tinnitus research nationally and internationally.

Dr. Keiner is originally from Treynor, Iowa and enjoys gardening, camping, and watching sports.

Dr. Molly Vangorp

Audiologist

Molly Vangorp holds a Doctorate of Audiology degree and her Bachelors of Arts in Speech and Hearing Science with Psychology minor from the University of Iowa.  She completed her doctoral externship at the University of Miami Mailman Center for Child Development.  Dr. Vangorp has held positions in a variety of settings and has 10 years of experience working with patients of all ages.  She specializes in the evaluation and fitting of amplification, including bluetooth accessories and FM hearing systems.

Dr. Vangorp is originally from Clive and enjoys travelling, fitness, and spending time with her Great Dane, Hank.

Dr. Kristin Dwyer

Pharmacist

Kristin Dwyer is our Pharmacist consultant.  She holds a Doctorate of Pharmacy degree from The University of Iowa where she graduated with high honors.  Dr. Dwyer has worked as a clinical and compounding pharmacist since 2014 and is an expert on the ototoxic effects of medication.   She manages Merit Hearing’s Ototoxicity Monitoring Program.

Dr. Dwyer is originally from Des Moines, Iowa and in her free time she enjoys dogs, waterskiing, and anything Harry Potter.