Local care, close by
Dr. Emily McMahan, AuD
Berkeley patients choose California Hearing Center for depth rather than proximity — comprehensive testing, real-ear verification, and a genuine focus on tinnitus and Lenire treatment. They value seeing the same audiologist over time and getting straight, well-explained recommendations, which is worth a longer drive to the people who make it.
For Berkeley patients specifically, that means care led by Dr. Emily McMahan, AuD, whose focus is tinnitus and complex hearing needs — the reason many patients seek her out specifically. Read more about Dr. McMahan.
At a glance
- Berkeley patients can see Dr. Emily McMahan, AuD at California Hearing Center's San Mateo office.
- Small enough to know you by name, equipped enough to handle complex fittings and tinnitus care.
- Comprehensive care — hearing aids, tinnitus and Lenire, earwax removal, protection, and repairs.
A questioning town that values a thorough answer
Lectures, seminars, crowded cafes off Telegraph, and a lifelong habit of learning all put a premium on clear hearing and speech understanding. Berkeley residents often arrive already well-read on their own hearing, wanting evidence-based testing and honest technology recommendations rather than a sales pitch. For that kind of unhurried, thorough evaluation — or for persistent tinnitus that deserves a specialist's attention — some make the trip to us; for simpler needs, a nearer audiologist may serve just as well.
From campus to the hills
Berkeley runs from the flats up into the hills — the UC campus and Sproul Plaza, the shops along Shattuck in the Gourmet Ghetto, College Avenue in Elmwood, and the views from Tilden and the Berkeley Hills. It is a walking, talking, seminar-going city where following conversation matters, whether that is a graduate lecture or dinner with old friends. Patients who come to us from Berkeley usually want the same rigor they expect of everything else: careful measurement and a plan they understand.
The hearing aids we fit
We keep demonstration units of the current platforms at our San Mateo office, so patients from Berkeley can hear the difference rather than read about it. A demonstration takes about half an hour and costs nothing. Bring a recent audiogram if you have one, or we can test first — and whatever you choose, the fitting is verified with real-ear measurement, which usually changes your result more than the platform does.
Getting to us from Berkeley
Roughly 45 minutes across the bay. From the UC campus, Shattuck Avenue, Elmwood, or the Berkeley Hills, our San Mateo office is roughly 45 minutes across the bay. When you call 650-342-9449, we can suggest the easiest time to come and where to park.
Frequently asked questions
Your questions, answered
Does Dr. Emily McMahan see patients from Berkeley?
Yes. Dr. Emily McMahan, AuD, sees patients from Berkeley at our San Mateo office. Her practice is focused on tinnitus care. Read more about Dr. McMahan.
What does Dr. McMahan focus on?
Dr. McMahan has built her work around tinnitus — evaluation, sound therapy, counseling, and Lenire — spending more time on the details general appointments often skip.
How do I book with Dr. McMahan specifically?
Call 650-342-9449 and ask for a tinnitus consultation. We'll match you with the right appointment and location.