About Dr. Rodriguez and Our Advanced Specialized Care Providers

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Kenny D. Rodriguez, MD

Undergraduate Education
Brigham Young University-Idaho; Rexburg, ID – BS (Nursing), 2013

Medical Education
University of Colorado School of Medicine; Aurora, CO – MD, 2017

Residency
University of Colorado Graduate Medical Education; Aurora, CO – Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Residency Program, 2022

Military Service
Colorado Army National Guard, AMEDD Officer, Field Surgeon, Colorado Medical Command, 2014-present

Professional Memberships
American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery
Association for Research in Otolaryngology
Wilderness Medicine Society
American Medical Association

Personal Interests
Long-distance running, indoor cycling, hiking, skeet/target shooting, skydiving, science fiction (Star Wars, Star Trek, Stargate) and spending time with family.

Practicing Since
2017

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Chalis Treloar, Au.D, CCC-A, FAAA

Undergraduate Education
University of Northern Iowa; Cedar Falls, IA – BA CAS, 2007

Graduate Education
University of Iowa; Iowa City, IA – MA, 2012
University of Iowa; Iowa City, IA – Au.D, 2013

Certifications
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A)
Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology (FAAA)
Audiologist, State of Iowa
Hearing Aid Dispenser, State of Iowa

Experience
Audiologist at Iowa ENT Center; West Des Moines, IA
Contract Audiologist at Yes Hearing
Contract Audiologist at Woodward Academy

Professional Experience
Diagnosing and treating hearing loss of all types and fitting implanted and non-implanted hearing devices

Practicing Since
2013

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Emily Clinton, ARNP

Undergraduate Education
Mount Mercy University; Cedar Rapids, IA -BSN, 2019

Graduate Education
Allen College; Waterloo, IA –MSN, 2022

Certifications
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 2023
Iowa Board of Nursing, 2019

Memberships
Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Professional Experience
Registered Nurse -Eastern Iowa Women’s Health Center, MercyCare Prairie Creek Clinic, Mercy Medical Center
Patient Care Technician-Mercy Medical Center

Practicing Since
2019

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Crystal A. Wilken, ARNP

Undergraduate Education
Allen College; Waterloo, IA – BSN, 2010

Graduate Education
University of Phoenix; Phoenix, AZ – MSN, 2012
Allen College; Waterloo, IA – Family Nurse Practitioner, 2014

Certifications
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 2014

Professional Memberships
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Society of PAs in Otorhinolaryngology– Head & Neck Surgery

Professional Interests
Nasal Polyposis Treatment & Management
Skin Cancer Diagnosis & Prevention,
Hearing Loss, Tinnitus & Cerumen Impaction

Practicing Since
2014

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Jennifer L. Kane, ARNP

Undergraduate Education
Northeast Iowa Community College; LPN
Hawkeye Community College; ADN
Kaplan University; BSN

Graduate Education
Purdue University Global; MSN – 2019

Professional Experience
Adjunct Instructor – Hawkeye Community College

Professional Interests
Skin Cancer, ENT, Sinus, Hearing, Allergy and Sleep Apnea

Personal Interests
Spending time with family, friends and pets, fitness and advocating for the donor network as a living kidney donor

Practicing Since
2020