meet the team:
Moreland ENT
Physician
Matthew Ubell, M.D.
Moreland ENT
After growing up in Michigan and Georgia, Dr. Ubell graduated with Honors from Vanderbilt University. He then earned his M.D. at the University of Michigan Medical School, where he stayed after graduating to perform research in the Department of Otolaryngology on genetic factors affecting head and neck cancer.
He completed his residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin. After enjoying Southeast Wisconsin so much during residency, he decided to stay in the area to practice otolaryngology.
His practice encompasses all aspects of otolaryngology, including ear and hearing disorders, nasal and sinus surgery, sleep disorders, voice and swallowing problems, cancer of the head and neck, and thyroid surgery. Dr. Ubell is Board Certified. He cares for both pediatric and adult patients. Outside of the office, Dr. Ubell enjoys spending time with family.
LOCATIONS: Waukesha, New Berlin, Brookfield, and Oconomowoc
Physician
Edward G. Kass, M.D.
Moreland ENT
Dr. Edward Kass was born and raised in the Milwaukee area. He is a Board Certified Otolaryngologist who received his training at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He joined Moreland Ear, Nose, and Throat in 1992. He is a member of the clinical faculty at the Medical College of Wisconsin and is a past president of the Milwaukee Head and Neck Society.
He is on staff at Waukesha Memorial, Oconomowoc Memorial, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, and Elmbrook Memorial Hospital.
Dr. Kass has taught both resident physicians and primary care physicians and given many scientific presentations on the medical and surgical treatments of sinus and nasal problems, sleep apnea and snoring, as well as ear and tonsil issues in children.
He regularly attends national meetings to keep abreast of the latest scientific breakthroughs and emerging technologies. He has extensive experience over fifteen years of using the latest techniques in sinus, throat, and ear surgery such as coblation, lasers and balloon sinuplasty.
On a personal level, Dr. Kass is married and has 2 grown children. He has extensive coaching in kid’s soccer, basketball, baseball, and tennis.
He enjoys coaching his and other kids. His main hobbies include tennis, weight training, golf, and skiing.
LOCATIONS: Waukesha, New Berlin, Mukwonago, and Oconomowoc
Physician
Mary C. Fox, M.D.
Moreland ENT
Dr. Mary Fox has been a life long resident of the Milwaukee/Waukesha area. She was born and raised in Hales Corners, earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Marquette University and Medical Degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin.
She completed an internship in General Surgery and residency in Otolaryngology at the Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals and joined Moreland Ear, Nose, and Throat in 2000.
Dr. Fox is a Board Certified Otolayrngologist as well as a Fellow of The American College of Surgeons. She maintains a busy practice and enjoys the full range of general otolaryngology practice with a particular interest in pediatrics and sinus disease.
Dr. Fox remains on top of new technologies in the field so she can offer these options to her patients, including coblation tonsillectomy and balloon sinuplasty. She remains active instructing medical students at the Medical College of Wisconsin and residents in the Family Practice residency program at Waukesha Memorial Hospital.
She is on the medical staff at Waukesha Memorial Hospital, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital, Elmbrook Memorial Hospital and is part of the clinical faculty at the Medical College of Wisconsin and Froedtert Memorial Hospital.
Dr. Fox is a very proud mother of two children. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her kids, traveling, and many outdoor activities, as well as reading and home remodeling.
LOCATIONS: Waukesha and Oconomowoc
Physician
Zachary Fridirici, M.D.
Moreland ENT
Dr. Fridirici is board-certified in otolaryngology and fellowship-trained in reconstructive surgery. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, he attended medical school at Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine.
He then completed a five-year residency in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at Loyola University Medical Center, followed by a prestigious fellowship at the University of San Francisco California.
During his training, Dr. Fridirici was nominated to the national medical honor society Alpha Omega Alpha, featured in Crain's Chicago 2015 20 in their 20's, published over 10 medical articles in prestigious journals, written numerous book chapters, and given many presentations/posters at national meetings.
His practice encompasses sinus surgery, nasal airway surgery, sleep surgery, pediatric ENT, head and neck tumors, thyroid surgery, saliva gland surgery and reconstruction of major and minor facial defects.
Dr. Fridirici is delighted to be living in his hometown with his wife and two sons. Outside of medicine he enjoys spending time with his family, playing tennis, exercising, trying new restaurants, and traveling to new destinations.
LOCATIONS: Waukesha, Brookfield, New Berlin, and Mukwonago
Physician
Heather Murphy, M.D.
Moreland ENT
Dr. Murphy is a board-certified otolaryngologist. Dr. Murphy has recently returned to the Milwaukee area where she previously practiced for 16 years. She earned her medical degree from the University of Iowa, and completed her residency at the University of Wisconsin.
Physician Assistant
Jamie Nichols, P.A-C
Moreland ENT
Jamie Nichols is board-certified Physician Assistant who was born and raised in the Milwaukee area. Her academic journey began at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, where she pursued a Bachelor of Science in biology and attained a certificate in global health.
Subsequently, she furthered her education at Nova Southeastern University in Florida, obtaining a Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies.
During her training, Jamie was nominated to the Pi Alpha national honor society for physician assistants. She is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology and the American Academy of Physician Assistants, reflecting her commitment to continuous learning and advancement in her field.
She is happy to be back in the Milwaukee area, closer to family and friends. Outside of medicine, Jamie enjoys embracing an active lifestyle through activities like tennis and pickleball, exploring new destinations through traveling, and spending time with her French Bulldog, Otis.
Physician Assistant
Breanna Evert, P.A-C
Moreland ENT
Breanna is originally from Kansas City, Missouri and went on to graduate with a Bachelor's in Health Science and a minor in Psychology from the University of Missouri. She then relocated to Wisconsin where she obtained a Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies from Carroll University.
She has experience working in urgent care prior to joining our practice.
While in training, she was inducted into the Pi Alpha National Honors Society of Physician Assistants. She is also a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and the American Academy of Physician Assistants.
Outside of medicine she enjoys traveling, spending time outdoors, reading mystery novels, and trying new recipes.
meet the team:
Professional Hearing Services
Audiologist
Tracey Irene, AU.D., C.C.C.-A.
Professional Hearing Services
Dr. Irene grew up in Wisconsin and completed her undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin Madison in communicative disorders in 1995. She went on to receive her Master of Science degree from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN in 1997. She completed her Clinical Fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI.
She returned to Wisconsin in 1998 and join the staff of Moreland Ear, Nose, and Throat Group. She obtained her Doctor of Audiology degree from Arizona School of Health Sciences in 2007.
Dr. Irene is the Director of Audiology and works out of the Waukesha and Oconomowoc locations. She has participated as a consultant for the Birth to Three Program and Sound Beginnings Program, volunteered on the BEST committee for the American Academy of Audiology, and has published numerous articles on marketing.
She loves working with people of all ages and truly enjoys the field of Audiology. She is passionate about training the next generation of audiologists and routinely supervises doctoral students during their Fourth Year Externship from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and other programs around the country. She enjoys building relationships with her patients of all ages to set and achieve realistic goals for better hearing. Out of the office, Dr. Irene enjoys spending time with her husband and two adult children. As a family, they enjoy spending time traveling and being active outside swimming, boating, skiing, and golfing.
Audiologist
Julie Fournier, AU.D., C.C.C.-A.
Professional Hearing Services
Dr. Fournier grew up in Wisconsin and obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree and a Master of Science Degree in Audiology from the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh. In 2005, she obtained her Doctoral Degree in Audiology from the Arizona School of Health Sciences.
She practiced for many years in Waukesha County at a competitor and joined the Professional Hearing Services staff in 2015. We are happy to have her as a member of our team and appreciate her cheerfulness and sincerity.
Dr. Fournier provides diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology services in our Waukesha and Mukwonago locations, to patients of all ages. She has a special interest in hearing aids and works with her patients to set and achieve their goals. Dr. Fournier takes great pleasure in watching her patients rediscover the joy of hearing. She is passionate about the prevention of hearing loss and specializes in custom-made hearing protection solutions. She is married with two high school students. She loves spending time with her family. She enjoys amusement parks, running, and attending her children’s various activities.
Audiologist
Victoria Steinhoff, AU.D., C.C.C.-A.
Professional Hearing Services
Dr. Steinhoff grew up in western Wisconsin. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders from University of Wisconsin - Madison in 2017. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Madison Doctor of Audiology program in 2021. Dr. Steinhoff was able to join our team after completing her fourth-year externship at our practice.
Dr. Steinhoff values making connections and developing relationships with patients of all ages by improving their quality of life through better hearing. Dr. Steinhoff is passionate about empowering her patients through education on their hearing loss, hearing loss prevention, and knowing how to properly operate & care for their hearing devices. She practices at both our Waukesha & Oconomowoc office.
Outside of the clinic, Dr. Steinhoff enjoys spending time with her husband and their rescue animals at their home in Pewaukee. Summer weekends are often spent at her family's cabin in northern Minnesota. She enjoys home-improvement projects, live music, breweries, gardening, bowling, and softball.
Audiologist
Claire Milligan, AU.D., C.C.C.-A.
Professional Hearing Services
Dr. Milligan's passion for audiology began when attending an elementary school in Green Bay that provided programming for students who were deaf and hard of hearing. There, several of her classmates used hearing aids (or cochlear implants) and communicated through American Sign Language.
This early exposure made an impression on Dr. Milligan throughout her childhood, leading her to pursue a career in applying hearing technologies to benefit people with hearing loss.
Dr. Milligan attended college at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Communication Sciences & Disorders in 2019 and graduated from UW-Madison's Doctor of Audiology program in 2023. After completing her fourth-year externship with Professional Hearing Services, she joined the team as an audiologist after graduation.
As a Green Bay native, Dr. Milligan enjoys cheering on the Packers. And since moving to the Milwaukee area, she has enjoyed the opportunity to catch many Brewers and Bucks games, and take part in other Milwaukee traditions, including Summerfest and the Wisconsin State Fair. Her other interests include walking, playing tennis, and enjoying the lakes of Northern Wisconsin with her family (boating, swimming, and soaking up the sun).
Dr. Milligan cherishes the opportunity to get to know her patients, and to have the privilege of playing an integral role into their personal hearing journeys. One of Dr. Milligan's most rewarding aspects of her role is seeing first-hand how her patients regain independence and improve relationships through better hearing.
Audiologist
Danielle Banaszynski, AU.D.
Professional Hearing Services
Dr. Banaszynski received her Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Human Biology from UW Green Bay in 2020. In 2024, she received her Doctoral Degree in Audiology from the consortium program at UW Stevens Point and UW Madison. She joined our team after completing her fourth-year externship at our practice.
She is passionate about helping her patients hear the best they can and educating patients on their hearing loss and hearing loss prevention. She enjoys providing diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology services to patients of all ages. One of the most rewarding aspects of Dr. Banaszynski's role is seeing her patient's initial reaction to their new hearing aids.
In her free time, Dr. Banaszynski loves to be outside either hiking, kayaking, or swimming. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, attending live theater, baking, and sewing.
Audiology Assistant
Haley Burtch
Professional Hearing Services
Haley has been with Professional Hearing Services for over five years as our receptionist and now has been promoted to the full-time audiology assistant position. She is looking forward to working with our PHS patients. Outside of work Haley enjoys a good craft project or twelve.
She also enjoys baking (she can recommend just about anything from Sally's Baking Addiction), going to concerts, and trivia contests, and watching her niece and nephew grow up.
OFFICE HOURS
Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday & Sunday
Closed
Moreland ENT
1111 Delafield St. Suite 102
Waukesha, WI 53188
Professional Hearing Services
1111 Delafield St. Suite 102
Waukesha, WI 53188