Our Staff
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Micheline Gauthier, Au.D, CCC-A
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.
She brings to Atlantic Audiology more than 10 years of experience working in an ENT setting providing her with an extensive background in diagnosing and treating varied types and degrees of hearing loss. Dr. Gauthier’s passion for helping patients grew in this setting but she found that she was really looking to help patients on a more personalized level. Her transition to the private practice setting has allowed for just that.
Dr. Gauthier is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology (AAA) and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed to dispense hearing aids in the State of Rhode Island. Dr. Gauthier’s special interests include patient counseling and education about hearing loss and hearing devices and combining that with her expertise in fitting of today’s most advanced digital hearing aids- we have the winning combination that makes Atlantic Audiology patients some of the most successful hearing aid users in the state!
A native Rhode Islander, Dr. Gauthier enjoys spending time by the water and becoming the owner of “Atlantic” seemed meant to be. She lives in East Greenwich with her husband Glen who can often be seen around the office helping out our team. They enjoy traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Corina Perugini, BS, HIS
Audiology Assistant
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.
Corina is responsible for helping with patients and with preparation for Dr. Gauthier’s appointments ensuring things flow smoothly within the office. She is available to help with over-the-phone trouble shooting of hearing aid issues, Bluetooth® pairing assistance, and routine clean and check appointments.
Corina is a Connecticut native who enjoys cooking, gardening, and spending time with her friends and family.
Androniki Alexander, B.S.
Patient Care Coordinator
Androniki, “Niki”, Alexander joined Atlantic Audiology, Inc. in late July 2020 as our Patient Care Coordinator. Niki is responsible for the majority of our incoming calls from new and existing patients. Her recent 5-year work experience at another nearby hearing care practice allows Niki to have a great understanding of the needs of our patients when it comes to which appointments to schedule and help patients navigate the world of registration and insurance verification.
Niki received her undergraduate degree in Early Childhood / Special Education from Rhode Island January of 1987. She also brings with her experience working with the special needs’ population, as she worked at Attleboro Enterprises as a mental health counselor for adults with. Over the years she has assisted in taking care of a family member with autism.
Born in Greece, she has a love for the beautiful country and has enjoyed many family visits there. She enjoys spending time with friends and family. Favorite activities are being outdoors connecting with nature and participating in creative projects which help bring us back to center.