Our Professional Staff
Our experienced providers are committed to a high standard of patient care and are here for you throughout every stage of your hearing journey.
Who We Are
At Atlantic Audiology Inc, we believe that each patient is unique and the impact of their hearing loss is unique as well. Although two patients may have an identical hearing loss based on their audiogram, the impact on day-to-day function can vary significantly based on their lifestyle. By developing a more personal relationship with our patients, we are better able to address their needs through individualized counseling and device selection.
- We work with the industry’s leading manufacturers to find the solution that fits each patient best.
- We have options at several different price points to fit any budget.
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Our Providers
Micheline Gauthier, Au.D.
Doctor of Audiology/Owner of Atlantic Audiology, Inc
Micheline Gauthier, Au.D., CCC-A took over as the owner and primary audiologist at Atlantic Audiology, Inc. on February 1, 2017. Dr. Gauthier received her undergraduate degree in Communicative Disorders (BS) (2003) as well as her clinical Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.)(2007) from the University of Rhode Island.
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LeaRose LaPorte, Au.D.
Doctor of Audiology
Dr. LeaRose LaPorte joined Atlantic Audiology in 2025 and originally moved to Rhode Island to complete her clinical externship. She earned her Doctorate of Audiology from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in 2023 and earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Arkansas in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a minor in Human Development & Family Sciences in 2019.
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Rachel Timmons, Au.D., CCC-A
Doctor of Audiology
Dr. Rachel Timmons joined Atlantic Audiology in the fall of 2025. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 2011 and went on to complete her Doctorate of Audiology at Salus University in 2016. After nearly a decade of practicing in an ENT setting, she made the decision to transition into a private practice setting, where she could expand upon her passion for individualized, patient-centered audiological care.
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Corina Perugini, BS, HIS
Audiology Assistant/Hearing Instrument Specialist
Corina Perugini, BS, HIS joined Atlantic Audiology in April 2021 as our Audiology Assistant. Corina graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a BS in Communicative Disorders and a BA in Psychology in 2016. She is a licensed Hearing Instrument Specialist, obtaining her Rhode Island license in 2019 and prior to Atlantic Audiology, Inc. worked with patients with hearing aids in Assisted Living homes around the state. She brings with her several years of audiology assisting and hearing aid dispensing knowledge and experience.
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Tina Tetreault
Office Manager
Coming from Brown Surgical Associates, as the Practice Manager to the Colorectal Division private practice offices, she worked out of both Miriam and Rhode Island Hospitals, as well as 3 office locations with 7.5 years of experience with them. Prior to that, she worked with Dr.Gauthier at University Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery where she started as their phone operator and worked her way up to an Office Manager upon my departure after 15 years there. Between both practices she has worked every position from check-in, to medical assisting, to surgical scheduling.
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Stephanie Bishara
Patient Care Coordinator in North Kingstown
Stephanie Bishara, joined Atlantic Audiology in November 2025 as a Patient Care Coordinator. She brings over 20 years of extensive healthcare operations experience, having worked in a large primary care organization where she held progressive roles, culminating in the position of Director of Administrative Central Services. In that role, she oversaw large-scale operations including a call center, document management, and referral coordination. Her background includes operations management, process improvement and redesign with an emphasis on administrative workflows, electronic health records, and exceptional customer service.
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Darien Ortega, BA
Patient Care Coordinator
Darien Ortega, joined Atlantic Audiology in February 2021 as a Patient Care Coordinator. She is responsible for taking care of incoming and outgoing calls for new and existing patients. Her recent experience in the pharmacy industry on behalf of Cigna allows her to assist patients in navigating appointments and she is a great liaison with primary care offices.
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