Meet Our Staff

Dawn M. Dion, Au.D. CCC-A

Doctor of Audiology
dawn.dion@timetohear.com
352-351-3977

Dawn Dion received a Bachelor's of Arts degree in Communicative Disorders from Harding University in 1986 and her Master's Degree from the University of Memphis in 1989. She joined Professional Speech and Hearing Specialists in 1991, providing comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic audiology sevices.

In 2005, Dr. Dion earned her doctorate in Audiology from A.T. Still University. She is widely acclaimed in the medical community for her high level of expertise in hearing aid fitting and counseling. She enjoys the daily challenges of helping her patients achieve their maximum hearing potential. Dr. Dion's 20 years of experience, extensive education and dedication gives her patients assurance that their hearing healthcare needs will be addressed with state of the art technologies and excellent professionalism.

M. Elizabeth Flechas, Au.D. CCC-A

Doctor of Audiology
elizabeth.flechas@timetohear.com
352-351-3977

Dr. Elizabeth Flechas joined Professional Speech and Hearing Specialists following graduation from the University of Florida with a Master's of Arts in 1996. She performs comprehensive hearing evaluations for children and adults as well as performs hearing aid fittings. Dr. Flechas also has a special interest in balance disorders. She is an expert in performing electronystagmography, a test that is used to evaluate vertiginous patients. She works closely with the physicians at Ocala Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists in the management of their dizzy patients. She enjoys very high respect from the local medical community for her knowledge and skill in assessing, treating and participating in discussions regarding appropriate management.

Patricia M. Taft, M.S., CCC-SLP/A

Clinical Audiologist and Voice Pathologist
patricia.taft@timetohear.com
352-351-3977

Ms. Taft came to Ocala in 1982 as a Speech-Language Pathologist, a graduate of the University of South Florida. She began working with Dr. Christopher Bald, an Ear, Nose and Throat physician. There was no Audiologist in Marion County and it became clear that one was needed to serve their patients. Thus, she enrolled in the University of Florida, receiving another Master's Degree and becoming a Clinical Audiologist. Ms. Taft is the owner of Professional Speech and Hearing Specialists, Inc. which has grown to having 3 full time Audiologists holding their Doctorates and 1 dually certified Speech-Language pathologist and Audiologist, and a very highly trained front office staff. We provide all diagnostic hearing evaluations at Ocala, Ear Nose and Thraot as well as serve our own patients at the Wallis Medical Center. As a Speech-Language Pathologist, Ms. Taft specializes in adult voice disorders and evaluates and treats those patients as part of the Ocala Ear, Nost and Throat team. There she performs Videolaryngostroboscopy (visualizing and recording the vocal cords) as well as voice evaluations and voice therapy.

At the Wallis Medical Center, Ms. Taft sees her hearing patients for evaluations and hearing aid fittings. Ms. Taft is most proud of the staff she employs: highly dedicated, compassionate professionals that share the same goal: providing the best hearing solution possible for every patient.

Tabatha T. McCallum, Au.D., CCC-A

Clinical Audiologist
tabatha.mccallum@timetohear.com

Tabatha is the newest member of the Professional Speech and Hearing Specialists team. Dr. McCallum received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Florida and the Doctorate of Audiology from the University of South Florida. She specializes in diagnostic testing and hearing device programming. Dr. McCallum is licensed to practice in the state of Florida and is a member of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association, the American Academy of Audiology, and the National Cued Speech Association.

Jane Williams and Sharon McCarron

These are our extraordinary front desk managers. They are pleased to take all of our phone calls and to schedule your appointments.
They are both very highly trained in hearing aid troubleshooting. They are available for all of our patients that walk-in with any concern. They routinely perform hearing aid inspections, deep cleanings and problem solving.