Hearing Care of Summerville
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 From left:
Randi, Beth, Chuck, Kimberly, and Lolli
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BETH C. ALBERTO, Au. D., was born and raised in Zanesville, Ohio and completed her Masters degree in audiology at Bowling Green State University in Ohio and her Doctorate in audiology at the University of Florida. She has over 25 years of experience in the evaluation of persons with hearing impairment and in fitting hearing instruments. Dr. Alberto moved to South Carolina in 2000 when she acquired Hearing Care of Summerville. She is nationally certified in Tinnitus Retraining Therapy. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology. She is married and has 2 children, a daughter who is an RN in Chicago and a son who is an associate director of financial aid at The Citadel. She also has a stepdaughter who is a pharmacist in The Phillipines. Dr. Alberto enjoys crocheting, reading, traveling with her husband and playing with her grandson. Her favorite sound is piano music. |
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Chuck Whitfield, M.A. joined the Hearing Care of Summerville family as an audiologist in September 2009. Chuck was born on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and attended the University of Southern Mississippi where he earned both his undergraduate and graduate degrees. After graduation Chuck spent 5 years working for a non-profit audiology organization in West Texas and then managed a corporate audiology practice in Las Vegas for a little over 2 years. He is currently earning a Doctorate in Audiology from A.T. Still University. Chuck is married to Marcy who is a captain in the United States Air Force and works as an engineer at the Charleston Air Force Base. They have 3 dogs, Gypsy, Ellie, and Mojo. Chuck and his wife love to travel, snorkel and any other outdoor adventure. His favorite sound is a nice rumbling V8.
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Kimberly Zeigler, our billing manager and patient account representative, was born and raised in Pennsylvania where she graduated from Biglerville High School and earned a diploma in Medical Assisting from Thompson Institute. In 2002 Kim moved to Charleston and began working for Dr. Beth. She took two sabbaticals from the practice when she had her two youngest children and recently came back permanently. She lives in Summerville with her husband Tim, her 3 children, Blake, Barrett, and Annabelle, and their dog Remy. Kim enjoys collecting Longaberger baskets and playing Bunko with her girlfriends. Her favorite sounds include her children's laughter and the sound of rain falling on a tin roof.
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Randi McKernan is our Patient Care Coordinator. She grew up in a military family and has lived in 4 states and 2 countries. She attended school while working as an assistant manager for a jewelry boutique before giving birth to her son in 2005. Randi, her husband Preston who is in the United States Coast Guard, and Cody moved to Summerville in 2007. She began working with Dr. Alberto in October of that year. She enjoys having fun with her family which recently expanded with the birth of Alex Robert McKernan on November 1, 2008. Randi’s favorite sound is her son Cody’s laughter. |
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Lolli Haugh is the Practice Development Representative for Hearing Care of Summerville. Born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, she has lived in Charleston, South Carolina since 1982. A graduate of Bishop England High School and the College of Charleston, she also earned a Masters degree in Nutrition from Winthrop University. After graduation, Lolli spent five years working in the Office of Admissions at The Citadel where she met her husband Josh. She came to Dr. Alberto’s practice after working as a Nutrition Educator in the Women, Infants, and Children program at the Summerville Health Department. Lolli enjoys scrapbooking, cooking, baking, and playing with her two boys. Her favorite sound is her son Avery’s giggles. |
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Avery Haugh is the ambassador for Hearing Care of Summerville. Ever since this young lad caught Dr. Alberto’s eye in April 2007, he has graced the pages of various newspapers and has been seen on televisions in households throughout the Summerville area. In his free time, Avery enjoys watching Sesame Street, playing with his dog Shiloh, and visiting his grandparents. His favorite sound is his mom calling him to the table to eat! |
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Caleb Haugh is Hearing Care of Summerville's newest ambassador. Born in August 2009, he joins his brother Avery in spreading the word about the fantastic hearing healthcare at our practice. Caleb enjoys sleeping, eating and smiling at anyone who will look. His favorite sound is his Daddy's voice. |
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