I am really impressed with the eye team at Mass Eye and Ear in Stoneham. I have been going there…read morefor a few years. It's important to get there early, it's a busy practice and they have lots of tests but at least there is a nice waiting area in between them. I have a few eye issues but I feel really confident with my doctors, they do a great job of explaining treatments, procedures, and addressing my concerns. And, I am happy that I don't have to drive to Boston for quality eye care.

My wife has a problem with hearing, and we live in Stoneham, so we went…read moreto 41 Montvale Ave. and saw Dr. Insalaco. He was very helpful, checked my wife for any obvious organic problems, and referred us to the Hearing Aid center at 1 Montvale Ave. in Stoneham for a hearing test. We found Dr. Insalaco very helpful and answered all of our questions and set up a follow up visit after the hearing test. He was very helpful and we felt fortunate to have seen him.

went to Mass Audiology - This office does not have licensed audiologist. Joanne Gillespie-Rapa is…read morenot a Board-certified audiologist. She is a "Hearing Consultant". She was was unable to demo the proper hearing aid for my hearing loss. I gave her time to consult with her resources, made an appointment 2 weeks later; When I showed up at my second meeting with Joanne, I was advised after I showed up that the audiologist was unable to accommodate my degree of hearing loss and refereed me to another audiologist. A simple phone call, instead of an office visit would have been more suitable. Do not waste your time with this office. They are not qualified.

Dear Melonie Marple, Au.D. CCC-A, Director and Board Certified Audiologist, owner of Audiology and…read moreHearing Solutions, Inc. It appears that you are incorrect and mistaken in your statements and please remember it was your choice not to be available to talk to us in our many attempts via phone and in person at your office in Winchester. Happy to see that you have time for us now since it involves the Yelp review. Your statement: I apologize that your insurance gave you bad information - Dear Melonie, BCBS told us two important points 1, we have a hearing test for $0 cost to us for the entire family and 2, BCBS confirmed that the test would have been free if Audiology and Hearing Solutions would have performed that free test vs the comprehensive test. That still stands today with BCBS. Your statement: But to set the record straight, your children had hearing concerns that necessitated a diagnostic evaluation. - Dear Melonie, why you either did not look at your records or ignore what's in your records, that is entirely your call. Your records should show that the reason we all went for the free hearing test was originated by me telling my Husband, he can't hear me. That was also a discussion point with one of your doctors when my husband was asked "why are you getting the hearing test done, do you have any symptoms or concerns". No, there was no concern about our kids having any hearing issue, the kids got tested because BCBS told us everyone in the family can get the free test. Your statement: I complete testing based on the patient's needs not what an insurance company dictates. - Dear Melonie, we scheduled and got confirmed the free test with Audiology and Hearing Solutions. At no time did we receive any information from Audiology and Hearing Solutions that this changed until Audiology and Hearing Solutions invoiced us, nearly $800. Your statement: If I did not do this, then I would not be following my code of conduct and ethics. This is in no way taking advantage of you, I do not know anything about the insurance plan or what they pay when I complete my testing. I do what is best for the patient. - Dear Melonie, this is not your hospital environment anymore, you decided to have your own practice and I will follow up on my reading on your ethics and business ethics. Your statement: Your insurance did pay their portion, and just so we are transparent, the deductible for you and your wife was $64.74 each and $150.15 for your children. This adds up to $431.78 that you paid, not $800 as you indicated in your review. - Dear Melonie, as you stated (your words) "... not know anything about the insurance plan or what they pay ...", still you are correct that BCBS paid you on the comprehensive test that someone at Audiology and Hearing Solutions invoiced to BCBS and, you are also correct that we got the subsequent deductible on the comprehensive test. Unfortunately, we expected our deductible to be $0. You publicly post what you believe our deductible was so why not post the payment Audiology and Hearing Solutions received from BCBS for the comprehensive test vs the payment Audiology and Hearing Solutions should have received on the free test ? Your statement: While I appreciate you indicating that our practice was a pleasant experience, I think this review would have been better placed on your insurance's review page. - Dear Melonie, I understand your position and your attempt to protect your business now, even true you don't know anything about billing, looking up records, engaging in conversations with customers that like to talk to you (prior to posting at Yelp) and that you have given us the impression that you see yourself as the "Dr. House" of audiology disregarding parents, customers and insurance ethics. The visits to your office can be described as pleasant. I can also tell you if you had discussed with us that you would like to proceed beyond the agreed visit parameters, we could have avoided this entire situation. So, NO that review is placed correctly with Audiology and Hearing Solutions. Our Family is happy that you are not a Dentist. I can just see getting my child back with braces when she was sent in for a cavity. I am considering contacting the governing agency for your license to practice because your belief in what is ethical should be reviewed.

Dr. Marple is amazing! She is one of the best doctors ever. Mom saw her for a long time, and she…read morewas always listening to Mom's issues and helping her hear better. She understands her patients and is kind and considerate. We highly recommend Dr. Marple!

Long wait or an appointment, long wait in waiting area. Techs were great, Dr Braun not so great…read more She seemed stressed and in a hurry. She told me I needed an MRI of my brain but never followed through with referral to my PCP or Shields. I called the ofice, explained everything, and never got a call back. Must have caught her on a bad day...

Try and cancel an appointment takes an act of God. I spoke to someone in registration, and I could…read morenot understand what she was telling me. I was transferred to another department and remained on hold for quite some time. I may have to go in person just to cancel an appointment. I think they need to revise their way of making and canceling appointments.

I'm 77 and have seen a few MD's in my time. Dr. Gallivan is clearly the best. She is patient,…read morecaring, skillful and responsive and always greets me with a smile. These are qualities valued by old timers.

I've known Dr. Gallivan for years. Tonsils and adenoids for one child, tubes for two others. A…read morehuge take away was the hug she gives while your kids are getting there sleepy meds before surgery because she knows how it affects us as parents. That was many years ago. over the past year it's been care for myself. the last two visits not only did she address my ENT concerns but also solved other conditions I've been experiencing. she could have easily shooed me out to the appropriate specialist (which she does want me to follow up with these other specialist for sure) but she sat with me for 45 minutes even knowing it was not an ENT issue. I left my visit with clarity and direction. I can't say enough about her expertise, bedside manner and true care for her patient. There are not enough stars to rate Dr. Gallivan!

Rushes, and makes patients feel like everything is quick and out the door. Does not use audiologic…read morebest practices; refuses to do in ear measurement. Can't make patient app take full advantage of remote care and doesn't want to take the time to enable. Struggles to get in office fitting software to work properly. Treats patients like they are a burden and making hearing the best it can be is not worth the effort. Not friendly at all. Was my only in network choice. Quite dissatisfied.

I purchased hearing aids at Mario 2023. I now need an annual follow up and adjustment…read more It is impossible to speak to anyone at this practice. When calling, automated phone states leave a message and someone will respond by next business day. I've left several messages and never received a response. I emailed, and never received a response. Is this place out of business?

Dr. Ring and her staff are very pleasant and easy to work with. My new hearing aids have changed…read moremy life. Highly Recommended!

From the owner: Audiology and Hearing, Solutions Inc. provides hearing tests, hearing equipment, and hearing aids…read moreservices to the Greater Boston, MA area.