The hearing aids themselves cost a little over $6,000, and UHC covered everything except the $290…read more I was never informed that there was an unpaid balance, and I did not know the account had been sent to collections. I was called, by Shelly, who informed me--rather bluntly--that the Hearing Aid Center no longer accepts Partnership HealthPlan as a secondary payer. She also told me I would need to pay the $290 before I could be seen again. I find it disappointing that after being paid more than $6,000, the center is unwilling to see a patient over a remaining balance of $290, without even offering a payment plan. My experience left me feeling that the priority at this center is money rather than patient care, and that I was treated dismissively because of an outstanding balance I was never informed about. I am sharing this so others are aware: make sure your insurance information is correct and confirmed, and always check what is--or is not--being billed or paid. Based on my experience, I would encourage others to proceed with caution if considering this Hearing Aid Center or go somewhere else for services.

I'm happy to say the business manager Irma reached out to my wife and I regarding this matter. Irma…read moreasked us what had happened and apologized for the service provided. She values customer service and takes it very seriously. The powers that may be have made our situation right and resolved any issues we may have going forward that is customer service. We are happy because Karen and Denise have always been great to my wife and she would have missed them. I'm changing my 1 star to 4 because if this never happened a 4 star is what both Karen and Denise are. The front desk was our complaint and really is the face of the company. Because of Irma stepping up and taken ownership of the problem my wife doesn't have to find another place. Thank you all again.

New Hearing Aids and are they great! Thank you to the Costco Vacaville Hearing Aid center pro's…read more Asked for help and advice. I think I got what I was after and even more.

What a great experience it was to work with the Vallejo Costco hearing aid department. Karin was…read moreextremely helpful and kind. She was informative and gave me many options to choose from. The process was very smooth and quick. I highly recommend them for their knowledge and efficiency!

I wish I could give more stars...... I am not sure if one…read morehas to be a Kaiser member to use this center or not, but after hearing horrid things about this place I decided to check it out for my self since my policy offered financial insentive if I use this facility. I wanted to see for myself before I went ahead and forgo the $$ and take a pass on the financial insentive.... The reviews I have heard were SO WRONG!! I have had nothing but exceptional service. The entire staff is very friendly and I truly get a feeling that they actually care about me! I feel the financial insentive was just an added bonus to the great service and care I recieved and continue to receive at this facility. I even got my friend to transfer to the Hearing aid center and she has been happy there as well. ...

Did not have a very good experience at Kaiser hearing department. I felt I was being rushed to get…read moreout of there, and they were $1000 more than I was quoted elsewhere. As a Kaiser member I would've thought the prices would be less not more especially that we are members

OUTSTANDING SERVICE!…read more So pleased with the service we received! The company make FREE house calls and was very professional and courteous. My mother's hearing aids broke. Tried to locate a company to try to repair. Called Ray Hill Hearing Aids and Ray personally came to our home 2 days later. He sat with my mother and tried to repair the hearing aids on site. He was unable to and stated he would take them and try to repair them and bring them back in 2 days. The next day he came back and they were repaired. He even adjusted the volume and everything. He would not even take payment for his work... amazing! He was so nice and professional. He really made a stressful situation better. He did not try to talk us into spending thousands on new hearing aids and even stated he would be willing to look at her older pair of hearing aids to see if he could repair them as well. I have never had such good service! I would highly recommend this company! We could not be happier and best of all my mother can hear and we are not broke. It was so nice talking with someone who was honest.

Ray came to my house recently to clean and address poor performance in my hearing aids -for free-…read more He wouldn't take my money. How is this possible?! Thank you for your generosity.

Just a quick note about about Jessica. I've taken my mom to this Oakland location a few times…read more Jessica has always been compassionate and helpful. Even when I know she has been a bit stressed out, Jessica has always been understanding and supportive. Recently when my mom lost her hearing aids and we were looking at replacing them, Jessica was gracious. Thank you Jessica. Matt says if you or a loved one may need hearing aids, drop by and see Dr. Crookston and Jessica.

Dr. Ray is a terrific audiologist! He really knows his field and explains things clearly. He's…read more responsive, super-patient, and really listens. I've had regular hearing exams for twenty years and worn hearing aids for ten of them--and Dr. Ray is far and away the best I've encountered in this field. Hearing is a crucial element in quality of life for me, and I'm delighted with the care I've received from Hearing Zone!

I want to be charitable in writing this review. I believe that Jennifer and Deanna at Bay Area…read moreHearing Services (BAHS) did their absolute best to provide a good service experience, but unfortunately they failed at doing so. They were friendly and tried to be accommodating, but my experience there was ultimately very disappointing. Prior to coming to BAHS, I had worn a pair of Signia Silk 7x CIC ("completely in canal" = virtually invisible) hearing aids for five years, which were provided to me by an excellent local provider. I was very happy with them, but they were now old and rather obsolete. Unfortunately, my health insurer now requires that patients work through a hearing reseller called Amplifon rather than directly with hearing aid providers, and my previous provider does not work with Amplifon. Amplifon therefore referred me to Bay Area Hearing Services. Here are the reasons for my disappointment: 1. Although it had been over half a year since my last audiogram, Deanna declined to perform a new audiogram prior to fitting me with hearing aids, because "your previous audiogram is probably good enough" (!) This means that even though they were offering me new hearing aids made by a different manufacturer, serviced by a different provider, and with a completely different hardware profile from my previous aids, they did not intend to test my hearing at all in order to fit them. 2. Although BAHS is in the Amplifon network, BAHS staff are not proficient in Amplifon's processes and procedures. Jennifer did not know how to use Amplifon's software interface at all, and Deanna had a considerable amount of difficulty navigating it. 3. Most disappointing by far is the fact that the hearings I was ultimately sold turned out not to feature ANY of the features or benefits that Deanna had promised when she was offering them to me. NOT ONE. I had stated from the outset that I was only interested in CIC hearing aids. I did not want a device that was visible from the outside. Deanna had recommended the Nexia 9 hearing aid, manufactured by a company called ReSound. She spent several minutes presenting a demo of the Nexia phone app, highlighting features like bluetooth, wireless operation, volume and balance control, telehealth remote adjustment and customizable hearing programs. BAHS did not have demo hearing aids on hand to demonstrate these features, but Deanna assured me that the hearing aids she was selling me would include all of them. Delighted with the demo, I proceeded to have wax casts made of my ears and paid for the hearing aids. Deanna gave me a brochure detailing the features of my new hearing aids, and sent me on my way. Shockingly, Deanna phoned me back about half an hour later (while I was in the car driving home) to admit that in fact, the hearing aids she had sold me had NONE of the features she had demoed and promised. NOT A SINGLE ONE. They were not wireless, did not have bluetooth, did not work with an app, and had only pre-defined programs that could not be customized. They did not feature a volume control or balance control. They did not support telehealth remote adjustment. The programs could only be changed by removing each hearing aid from the ear and pressing a button on it, then doing the same in the opposite ear. THE BROCHURE SHE HAD GIVEN ME WAS FOR A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT MODEL OF HEARING AID (and was also outdated, it turns out). Even this information was relayed to me in an inaccurate and piecemeal fashion, and it was only after a follow-up call the next day that Deanna clarified for me the inaccuracies she had conveyed in the previous call. 4. When it became clear that this was what a less charitable customer might call a bait-and-switch, I asked the phone receptionist to cancel my order and refund the money to my credit card. (It was now Friday afternoon.) Unfortunately, the receptionist told me there was no one in the office who knew how to cancel an Amplifon order or process a card refund, and that there would not be until Monday or Tuesday. I ultimately had no choice but to phone Amplifon's corporate office in Minneapolis and process the refund through them -- a process which took about an hour and required my speaking with three separate individuals. Had I not succeeded in doing this, I would have had to file a claim with my credit card issuer. I can see that there are many very positive reviews for BAHS here, and I believe all of the reviewers when they say they had an excellent experience there. I'm confident that most of BAHS's customers do not come through Amplifon and do not specifically request a CIC hearing aid, which may be why they may not experience the frustrations that I did.

I can't express how amazing Deanna really is!! She truly an angel!! My mom has Alzheimer's/…read moreDementia and is not able to go in but let me tell you she goes above and beyond and is always willing to help us. Without her my mom would not be able to hear. I would definitely recommend her to everyone!! Not to mention her staff is always so welcoming. They're all awesome!!!

Dr Sam is the best. He is thorough compassionate. He's a wonderful audiologist. I highly…read morerecommend him for your hearing problems and tinnitus problems. He is a problem solver. I'm so happy I found him. 10 star rating

Dr. Sam Johnson - Compassionate, Professional, and Truly One of a Kind…read more I can honestly say that Dr. Sam Johnson is one of the most welcoming, kind, and personable doctors I've met. From start to finish, my experience at his Walnut Creek office was smooth, efficient, and full of care. From the moment I called, Victoria at the front desk made scheduling so easy. As soon as my ENT sent in the referral, I got a call that same day, on a Wednesday, and I was scheduled for Monday. That kind of efficiency is rare and deeply appreciated. When I arrived, I was seen right away. Dr. Sam walked me through every step of the process, clearly explaining what each test involved and what to expect. He's not just thorough, he's genuinely caring, especially if you're going through something difficult or stressful. He makes you feel heard, seen, and understood. The office is modern, clean, and welcoming. I received my results immediately, and everything was explained in a way that was easy to understand. No rushing. No confusion. Just expert care with a human touch. Thank you for making what could have been a scary process feel simple and hopeful. Ps the office is located off the freeway and easy to find parking.