Marie Willis, Au.D., CCC-A
Audiology
accepting new patients
Meritas Health
Locations
Meritas Health ENT
2790 Clay Edwards Dr.
Ste. 500
North Kansas City
, MO 64116
Meritas Health ENT
9411 North Oak Trafficway
Suite 202
Kansas City
, MO 64155
About Me
Biography
I originally grew up in California and came to Kansas City in 2005 to obtain my doctorate at KU. While attending KU, I was a graduate teaching assistant and taught the course on audiologic assessment and rehabilitation throughout my entire time at the university. I was also extended the honor of assisting with the Audiology Clinic at Schiefelbusch for a semester's term. The final years of my educational career were spent examining ways to increase response amplitude in cases of sensorineural hearing loss via electrophysiologic measures in hopes of having a better means of accurately diagnosing hearing loss. I completed her doctoral degree in 2010.
When not at work, my husband and I like to spend time with their “furry” children. I enjoy learning new languages, traveling, playing piano and watching movies.
Care Philosophy
I believe in a patient-centered approach, including a rigorous process of professional diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care.
Area of Interest
I have a special training in the assessment and treatment of tinnitus (ringing), as well as the assessment of vestibular (dizziness) disorders. My other clinical interests include aural rehabilitation, hearing healthcare advocacy, education of better communication techniques and digital amplification. In addition to my board certification with the American Speech-Hearing-Language Association, I hold certifications in tinnitus and hyperacusis from the University of Iowa and in vestibular and equilibrium from the American Institute of Balance.
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Audiology
- Kansas Board of Hearing Aid Examiners
- Kansas Speech-Language-Hearing Association
- Missouri Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Education
Internship:
Audiology Associates Hearing Center
Internship:
Kansas City Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Internship:
House Research Institute
Graduate Training:
California State University, Master's Degree
Graduate Training:
University of Kansas, Doctorate (emphasis in gerentology and neurology)
Insurances Accepted
- United Healthcare Navigate
- United Healthcare
- TriCare/Health Net Federal Services
- Preferred Care Blue
- Preferred Care
- PHCS
- Oscar Health
- Multiplan, Inc.
- Medicare
- Humana PPOX
- Humana
- Freedom Network Select
- Freedom Network
- Coventry
- Cigna HealthSpring Medicare Advantage
- Cigna Connect Network
- Cigna
- Blue Select
- Blue KC Medicare Advantage
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
- Blue Care
- Blue Access
- AmBetter
- Aetna U.S. Healthcare