Island Audiology – Lihue

Audiologist Dr. Robin Wielins founded Island Audiology & Hearing Aid Centers in Honolulu in 2005 and later expanded to Kauai and Kona. She serves as Clinical Director to ensure all patients receive quality care through audiology best practices. Originally from Orlando, Florida, Dr. Wielins was among the University of Florida’s first graduates of the on-campus Au.D. program in 2001. Her goal is to make others’ lives more enjoyable through hearing more easily. With no audiology program in the state, Dr. Wielins is proud to increase hearing care access in Hawaii by mentoring doctoral externs from mainland universities. Outside the clinic, she enjoys yoga, bicycling, and swimming in the ocean.

With over 10 years’ experience in audiology, Dr. Lisa Batterton is dedicated to providing exceptional hearing care for all ages at Island Audiology & Hearing Aid Centers’ Kauai clinic. Her diverse background spans private practice, ENT clinics, and educational settings, letting her tailor solutions for a wide range of hearing needs. Originally from the rural Midwest and most recently from Vancouver, WA, Dr. Batterton brings a personalized approach. She is committed to helping patients reconnect with their loved ones and community through improved hearing/communication. She is also embracing life on Kauai, exploring the island and immersing herself in its rich culture and vibrant community.

Alyssa Rabinowitz has lived on Kauai since 2021 and serves as patient care coordinator at Island Audiology & Hearing Aid Centers’ Kauai clinic. She has experience in the nonprofit sector and retail, with a strong focus on providing compassionate care and going the extra mile. Alyssa earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and volunteers as a crisis hotline counselor. She strives to make everyone who walks into the office feel at home. She wants them to know that they have a team here on Kauai that they can rely on to care about them as individuals, not just as patients. She loves trying new food and watching local wildlife.

Yadira Alonzo Espinoza, an extern at Island Audiology & Hearing Aid Centers, is earning her Doctor of Audiology degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Raised in Chicago, Yadira has a Bachelor of Arts in anthropology and biology from Northeastern Illinois University. She enjoys the hearing care field because it offers opportunities to build rapport and long-term professional relationships with patients and helps them reclaim a sense of integration and engagement. She aims to raise awareness about the importance of hearing health by connecting with patients and giving them critical tools. During her free time, Yadira enjoys watching soccer games and capturing beautiful views of the islands.