What People Are Saying About Us:

"I've regained the self-confidence in my life after being fit with the new hearing devices.  I am a much happier and confident person.  Thank you, Dr. Benson; you are a great doctor with lots of experience in hearing problems.  You made the right recommendation of hearing devices for me."  Emma L.

"The attitude of all in your office is excellent.  I have high expectations of hearing improvement and am trying to follow the fine advice given by my audiologist."  Nancy B.

"Darcy Benson's pleasant personality shows through each and every time you meet her, and her professional concern about your problem is the hallmark of her care."  P. H., Burlingame

"I find your staff to be very professional and helpful at all times."  Beverly O.

"Your audiologist is very knowledgeable and helpful.  I visited several places before choosing you.  My decision has proven to be a good one."  Mary L.

What People Are Saying About Their Hearing Devices:

"I wanted to write to tell you how much I am enjoying my hearing aids.  It starts in the morning with the chime telling me that the aid is ready.  I have been out to lunch and dinner about six times and I have no problem.  I hear the conversation at the table and no loud background noise.  Thank you for all your help."  Lois S.

"My new Oticon "Artificial Intelligence" aids are the best I have ever worn (wearer for 35 years).  It is like having normal hearing again.  I never have to adjust them." Marilyn P.

"It is impossible to describe briefly the effect of the restoration of such an important sense of hearing. I can hear the rustle of trees, the direction from which a bird calls, and the sound of my husband's voice."  Susan O.

"I have noticed a decrease in my anxiety as I approach situations that I previously struggled in (i.e., phone with women, television, movies, cocktail parties, golf, etc.)"  Peggy A.

"I no longer need a headset when watching television.  My hearing is much improved in a room with poor acoustics.  The maintenance of the new devices is much easier."  Jack J.

"I feel much more comfortable at meetings and restaurants.  I am able to hear over the background noise.  At work I use the memory control settings with the  various background noises."  Bob F.

"I can once again enjoy hearing lectures, movies, television.  I no longer have to ask (particularly my wife) others to repeat themselves."  Bob P.

"I can't hear much without hearing devices and would isolate myself from people and places.  With the hearing devices, I can hear in all kinds of environments."  Bob J.

"I am hearing much better with more distinct and less hollow sounds.  I can keep the hearing devices in all day and they are comfortable."  Barbara L.

"With my new hearing aids I could hear much better.  I like when I could hear people speak at church and at meetings.  My hearing aids are very comfortable and I wear them all day."  Mae D.

"I can hear the children at preschool; I can watch and hear television and music is much more enjoyable.  Thank you."  Carolyn K.

"My hearing has improved to the point that I do not require people to repeat their words 2 or 3 times.  I can also go to the movies and hear."  John M.

"I am able to understand people even at large dinner tables and in crowded and somewhat noisy rooms."  Frank M.

"I can hear conversations that I missed before.  I don't need the television or radio to be as loud."  Roberta C.

"Everyone is happy for me now that I can hear them and so am I."  Jimmy A.

"My hearing had formerly been significantly improved with the 2 aids I have had for several years.  When one expired and I brought one new style, I noticed an improvement of my understanding speech."  Nancy J.

"My hearing has improved in the car, at home, in the family room with family and television.  I don't have to say, "Huh." as often as I did.  They are just great!"  Bill H.

"My wife is much happier now that I can hear her well.  I can also hear the television and sounds and voice recognition have improved greatly on the telephone."  Ed H.

"I am very much aware of ambient sounds.  I didn't realize how much I had been missing!  I can hear birds chirping!"  Andrew P.

"Speaking on the telephone is 100% better and my all around hearing is much better.  I am very pleased."  Fiorine E.

"I can enjoy music again."  Margalit A.

"Not only can I hear more clearly now but I can also hear some sounds that I was not able to hear before like the clicking sound of the turn signal in the car."  Antonio M.

"I am glad and feel good about the hearing devices unlike before.  I can hear and feel more comfortable with the devices in my ears."  Alice D.

"I can now enjoy being with family and friends."  Savina W.

"My daughter is happy.  I tell her she no longer mumbles. I find I can hear things I have not enjoyed for a long time.  I am very happy and so is my daughter."  Irene W.

"I can hear words better.  Before I would misinterpret certain sounds.  Thank you for all your good help!"  Karen W.

"I can hear better in crowded situations and find I don't strain to hear.  In fact, I'm not as aware as I was that I am wearing hearing aids."  Evelyn J.

"My new hearing aids allow me to hear very clearly, with no distortion what-so-ever.  I am very pleased with my hew hearing devices, especially being able to raise and lower the volume."  Stanley D.