Our Team

Dr. Rhett Heppler
Dr. Rhett Heppler, AuD

Dr. Rhett Heppler received his Bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University and his Doctorate of Audiology from Nova Southeastern University.

Dr. Heppler did his residency at Southwest Idaho Ear Nose & Throat in Boise, Idaho, followed by three years of practice at Advanced Hearing and Balance Specialists in St. George, Utah. In September of 2009 Dr. Heppler formed Advanced Audiology Institute to provide the highest quality of audiology services in the Las Vegas metropolitan area.

Dr. Heppler strives to deliver the highest quality of service possible and specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss, balance testing, hearing device fitting and recommendation, hearing device adjustments, and tinnitus management.

Dr. Heppler is married with three children. He enjoys spending time with family, playing sports and participating in various outdoor activities.

Courtney Smith, M.A.
Dr. Britney Barber, AuD
Dr. Britany Barber received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Speech and Hearing Sciences in 2010 and her Doctorate of Audiology in 2014 from the University of Iowa. Dr. Barber completed her clinical externship at the Carl T Hayden VA Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ after which she moved to Las Vegas and has been practicing in the field of Audiology since 2014. Dr. Barber is at Midwestern at heart and aims to deliver the best possible hearing healthcare for each and every patient.
Meghan Wyskiel, Au.D.
Dr. William Fox, AuD
Dr. William Fox completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Pathology & Audiology at the University of Nevada – Reno in 2016 and his Doctorate of Audiology at the Northeast Ohio AuD Consortium in 2022.

Dr. Fox completed his residency at the Hershel “Woody” Williams VA Medical Center in Huntington, WV. He received specialized training working with cochlear implant patients and patients with balance disorders. After graduation, Dr. Fox returned home to Las Vegas to start his career as an Audiologist. He is excited to have the opportunity to care for those in the community and city that raised him by providing high-quality service to his patients. He also looks forward to building his professional network through collaboration with his colleagues and other providers across the valley.

Dr. Fox enjoys supporting the various teams of Las Vegas, spending time with his family, playing golf, and having quiet days at home with his dog, Cho.

Meghan Wyskiel, Au.D.
Dr. Mindy Rumbo, AuD
Dr. Mindy Rumbo is a Doctor of Audiology with a degree from Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Originally from Bakersfield, California. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Educational Studies from the University of La Verne in 2020, which sparked a desire to pursue a career in audiology—where she could combine her passion for helping others with an interest in the sciences.

Dr. Rumbo specializes in the assessment and treatment of hearing and balance disorders, and is passionate about making a positive impact in her community through hearing care for Advanced Audiology Institute patients.

Meghan Wyskiel, Au.D.
Dr. Elana Walker, AuD
Elana Walker has more than 20 years of experience as a clinical audiologist, working in various settings including private, corporate, educational, ENT and the VA, where she held roles as tinnitus specialist, hearing conservation lead audiologist and preceptor.

Dr. Walker received her undergraduate degree from the University of Northern Colorado, her graduate degree from Portland State University and her doctorate from Salus University. She holds ASHA certification.
In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, playing Scrabble, chess and pickleball, and exploring the great outdoors.

Meet Dr. Walker and Experience Advanced Audiology Institute’s award-winning hearing care in Summerlin, Henderson, and Las Vegas!

Advanced Audiology Institute Team