Local care, close by
Novato
Novato patients generally choose us for a reason a nearer office couldn't cover — advanced tinnitus care, Lenire, a second opinion, or a fitting that needed real expertise. They come for the depth of the workup and stay for the continuity of one audiologist over time. For routine visits, we are honest that somewhere closer may serve you just as well.
At a glance
- Novato patients who come to us usually want specialized tinnitus, Lenire, or complex-fitting care; our two offices are on the Peninsula.
- Every fitting is verified with real-ear measurement, so the devices are proven to hit target for your hearing.
- Testing, fittings, tinnitus care, earwax removal, and hearing protection, all in one place.
Specialized care that justifies the miles
For everyday hearing needs, Novato residents have options nearer at hand, and we will happily say so. Where we tend to help is the harder stuff: stubborn tinnitus, Lenire treatment, ringing that hasn't responded to anything else, or a hearing aid fitting that has never quite sounded right. That kind of work rewards a thorough evaluation and an audiologist who sticks with it — and it is why patients make the longer drive from northern Marin.
Northern Marin, at its own pace
Novato is a city of neighborhoods more than a single downtown — Old Town's shops along Grant Avenue, the newer Hamilton community, Indian Valley and Bel Marin Keys, and the open space around Stafford Lake and Mount Burdell. It runs quieter and more residential than the towns closer to the bridge. People here are practical about travel; when they choose a practice an hour-plus away, it is because the specific care matters more than the convenience, and we try to honor that by making each visit thorough.
Getting to us from Novato
Roughly 70 minutes. We are roughly 70 minutes south of Novato's Old Town along Grant Avenue, the Hamilton district, and the Stafford Lake area, down Highway 101 and over the Golden Gate to our San Mateo office. Call 650-342-9449 to find a time that fits your schedule.
Frequently asked questions
Your questions, answered
Novato is a long way from the Peninsula — is it really worth it?
For routine hearing care, probably not; a closer Marin provider will save you the drive. For specialized tinnitus or Lenire treatment, a tricky fitting, or a second opinion, the patients who make the trip generally feel it pays off.
What actually happens at a first tinnitus appointment?
We take a careful history, test your hearing and how you process sound, and rule out issues that need medical attention, then talk through options — which may include sound therapy or Lenire. The goal of the first visit is a clear picture and a real plan, not a rushed sales pitch.
How long should I budget to reach your office from Novato?
About 70 minutes down Highway 101 and across the Golden Gate to San Mateo. Call 650-342-9449 and we will schedule enough time to make the trip count.