Jasmine was a wonderful audiologist and fitted my hearing aids perfectly. She has great attention to detail and a very nice way of making a seamless transition to my first pair of hearing aids. The rest of the staff is also very helpful and friendly making it a great experience all around. read more

I have reconsidered my negative review (see prior) and am now reversing gears. The fact is that the Berkeley Hearing Center was the only place that responded when I was referred by Stanford as a semi-emergency (I had Covid with a sudden hearing loss that required evaluation). The receptionist couldnt' have been nicer but the specialist that I saw was clearly taken aback when I informed her that I had active Covid; I really can't hold it against her that she terminated the appointment. I would love to go back to these folks when the need arises. read more

I feel so torn about my rating because the people here are so kind. They're extremely responsive via phone and email and can get me on their schedule quickly. But the prices they charge are absolutely wild. I had a dome stuck in my ear and I couldn't get into a Kaiser urgent care. I was able to get an appointment here and they told me in advance it would be $30. That seemed a bit high for a one minute procedure but I was eager to get it out. After the dome was removed, the audiologist checked both ears. I have a lifelong problem with wax buildup so I was unsurprised to hear this. Not thinking, I asked if she could remove it. When I went to check out, they charged me TWO HUNDRED dollars for the wax removal!! Two. Hundred. I wish I had known before asking to get it removed or else I would have gotten it done at Kaiser for free. This is not the first time I've been shocked by Berkeley Hearing Center's extremely high prices. Their pricing is not listed anywhere on their website. read more

Thanks John for divulging my personal information on the internet for all to see regarding my hearing loss and how long I've had it. I did address it at the time with the audiologist and did not expect to pay for a 2 visit since he wasted half the appointment with inadequate faulty equipment. If your establishment wasn't going to be able to accommodate me and my ancient aids I should have been notified at the time of the appointment. read more

My ENT recommended this as a place to receive a hearing test. They were prompt and professional about following up when I made an inquiry. The front desk staff are very efficient and friendly. Dr. Labib administered the hearing test and was extremely kind and compassionate when the results were not what I expected. read more

The management has changed since I brought my husband to Berkeley Hearing Center more than a decade ago. Now I am a patient, and my rating reflects cost, not quality of care. The tell-tale word "concierge" on the current website signals the high price noted by Christiana O. Several weeks ago, I went to have my hearing aids checked. The assistant found that one was defective, and he fixed it--he claimed--but the next day, the defect was back. He asked if I'd been told the charge and, when I said I had not, said it would be $110. When I gasped, he reduced the charge by 50%. I will take my business elsewhere. read more

I feel very lucky to have been referred to this center. Everyone I've interacted with has been so kind, compassionate, and understanding. If you're uncertain about what's going on with your hearing and may not have the right vocabulary to describe it, the team's incredibly patient and will answer all your questions. They're also very encouraging and family-oriented, inviting family members to come to appointments so they can learn how to better support you at home. Thank you to Gabriel and the team for helping me on my journey! read more

I have had a very positive experience with Dr. Rhonda Labib at the Berkeley Hearing Center. I have a serious and challenging hearing loss, and she has guided me patiently through various options. She worked closely with me to find the optimal equipment; she has been careful and thoughtful, as well as warm and caring, throughout the fine tuning process that is so essential to maximizing the benefit of that equipment. We (my wife and I) also found Rhonda to be a relaxed & pleasant person with a good sense of humor. I recommend her highly. Ted F. Oakland, CA read more

Very nice people and excellent service. Explained everything clearly and were very professional.

I hate to leave a bad review but my experience today was not great at all and left me feeling pretty terrible. Please note that this is a review on my experience with Jonathan, not with the manager John or the other doctor in the center. TLDR; I only received 12-15 mins of wax removal service when I paid for 30 and many of those minutes were full of Johnathan leaving his office to grab his tools. Plus, with 4 minutes remaining, I was told that my session was over because his next client was here. It was only after that I informed Johnathan of my partner's experience at the center two weeks ago (he had both his ears cleaned with tools for almost the full 30 mins) that Johnathan cleaned my left ear in the remaining time I had (and paid for). In sum, although Johnathan is a nice/friendly person, this was a very disappointing and unpleasant experience overall. I wouldn't have minded paying $120 for my promised 30 mins of service but $120 for 12-15 mins of unprepared service (cleaning + leaving room to grab tools) was not worth my time or money. ------------------------------------------------------------------- My appointment was at 4pm and I arrived exactly at 4. When I walked in, the receptionist greeted me and kindly notified me that Johnathan would be with me in a few minutes. Around 4:03, Jonathan came to get me. Once in Jonathan's office, he asked me some questions about my ear and any discomfort I experienced in the past. After a few minutes of chatting, he told me that he would get me my paperwork only to realize that I had already filled them out beforehand. He then examined my ears and said he would get the necessary equipment to clean them out. He finally started irrigating my ears around 4:15-17pm (I know this exact time because I was texting my partner and the text receipt shows that my last communication with him was at that time). I was a bit worried about the timing given that we started at 4:15-17pm (session ends at 4:30pm) but suspected that he would simply end later. That was NOT the case. After irrigating both my ears, my right ear felt clogged (the same feeling when you get water in your ears). When I told Johnathan of this discomfort, he said I may just be more prone to having airplane ears. I was confused because my ears didn't feel clogged before he irrigated them, so I told him that it's probably the remaining water in my ear. Johnathan, then, left his office again to grab an air pump and unclogged my right ear. Afterwards, he informed me that I have some earwax on the walls of my right ear and AGAIN left his office to get the tools. When he came back, he cleaned out my right ear for a bit and told me that was the end of our session. This was when I told Johnathan that my partner received the same service here two weeks ago (from a different doctor) and that he had both his ears cleaned with the tools (vs. only my right ear) and that his doctor showed him his eardrums. To that, Johnathan told me that we simply don't have the time because his next client was here (this was 4:25-26pm and my session was scheduled to end at 4:30pm). When I pushed him to please clean out my left ear, he did that (forgoing showing me my eardrums) and that was the end of our session (ended exactly at 4:30pm). In sum, I feel very disappointed in this experience because my partner truly enjoyed and received his full ear wax removal experience with the other doctor in the center. Please don't waste your $120 on 12-15 mins of unprepared service and go elsewhere or to a different doctor. read more

My husband and I met with Gabriel. We had a very pleasant discussion, and I had a hearing test. Gabriel discussed my results and made useful recommendations about how hearing aids might be useful to me. He discussed the difference between the hearing aids they offer versus OTC hearing aids. The office staff were all very friendly and helpful. Overall, a very good experience! read more

We have greatly appreciated the care we received at Berkeley Hearing Center. The customer service is great and the quality of the product we received is excellent. John was very helpful to us. The staff at the front desk are also very friendly. read more

A+ ear cleaning! Went in to have some earwax removed. Kind, patient, and very effective. I can hear in 4k now.

Wow, what a difference a day makes. First, all the people at Berkeley Hearing Center were both professional and polite. Because of my choice of mobile phones they brought in a special pair of hearing aids just for me. Cutting edge they said. And what a difference they made. I hear sounds now that I had forgotten I knew. Johnathan took his time to fine tune each ear, with extra effort at minimizing any associative noises. I am so glad I decided to go here. My.life is better for it. Thank you Berkeley Hearing Center! read more

I had a very good experience with Jessa, my audiologist. She spent quite a bit of time explaining hearing loss to me, and the different ways it can affect one's life. She also spent time adjusting my hearing aids and getting them just right. Hearing aids are complicated, and so is our hearing. I wasn't completely happy with my first set of hearing aids ever, but when I went in for a checkup, Jessa corrected all of the issues I was having. I now look forward to putting in my aids every day, and everything sounds normal to me. She is a wizard at this, and I cannot recommend her more highly. Also, everyone in the office is professional and friendly. It seems that they really want customers to have a good experience. read more

Great service, awesome staff. I've been meaning to get my ears checked by an ENT for the last week, but couldn't get a hold of anyone nearby campus. My hearing had been muffled and I figured I might just need an ear cleaning, so I did a quick google search and called the Berkeley Hearing Center instead. I was able to get an appointment for the very next day. During the visit, Jessa was very informative and made me feel very comfortable, especially since it was my first time doing the procedure. The cleaning did the trick, and I was able to hear clearly again. Afterwards, she gave me instructions for preventive care at home. I'm so glad I went here, it was so worth it! read more

Total sweethearts! I've worked with John and now Jessa! They are both very kind and professional. Gabriel is very helpful in scheduling and sorting out any questions or conflicts that come up. Jessa and John have been very accommodating and always provide great conversation (Jessa fit me in and was sooo patient and sweet, I'd want any of my family to see her too!). Highly recommend for ear plugs/ear checks. read more

Berkeley Hearing Center - Custom hearing plugs - Audiologist Near Me - Berkeley, California

Got my first hearing aids here at a mid-level price and was very happy. After half a dozen years I moved up to high-end aids, and was even happier. Any aids will let you hear things that were lost, but the higher-end aids provide a fuller spectrum. I'd advise anyone to go as high as you reasonably can. But here's the thing - the aids need an audiologist to get the most out of whatever you choose. Good aids without personalized adjustment won't give you all you could have, and that's where BHC comes in. Jonathan and his crew take the time to microtune everything over several visits to make you're hearing absolutely everything you can. You can get aids other places but you can't get their expertise. Recommended. read more

This is one of the facilities you find and always come back. The quality of service is impeccable and the staff are incredible! I was searching for a specialist in ear wax removal and Gabriel was just amazing. He went above and behind to make sure the job was done correctly. Highly recommend to anyone that wants quality service at affordable prices read more

One of the most caring, concerned, patient, professional and compassionate medical/service experiences encountered. From the front desk - thanks Kaylee - to the absolutely lovely, talented and fabulous audiologist Jessa, my mother was in great hands from the minute we walked in. The level of care, time, attention and concern during a difficult and stressful time for my mother was remarkable. Can't say enough outstanding things about this Center. read more

Highly recommend - just took my 6 year old here for custom ear plugs and they were amazing all around.

I began with the Berkeley Hearing Center before the current ownership, perhaps ten years ago. They started with two staff, now have six, and I have worked with everybody over the years. They are all above and beyond in caring, ability to listen, working with my individual situation and needs, and natural friendliness. I am a senior, even an old senior, so I enjoy being treated like a person and not just a customer. I appreciate that they help me make the best financial decisions and show me how to do what I can on my own. I rarely write reviews (in fact I am typically a pretty picky customer), but I am so enthusiastic about this service provider I must. Others I have referred to BHC are equally happy. Thank you. read more

Great kind and compassionate service and professional staff. Really important when you are dealing with a recalcitrant family member who doesn't think they need hearing aids. read more

For several years I have worked with Jessa at Berkeley Hearing Center. She is passionate about helping her clients. No matter what concerns or questions I may have, she takes the time to thoroughly and clearly respond. The staff is unfailingly kind and patient. I highly recommend this practice to anyone who wishes to check their hearing status or to improve with hearing aids their hearing experience. read more

It's seldom that you go to get medical advice and help, get stellar guidance and service, and because all is well (thank god!) get that whole amazing experience without being charged. Jonathan was great and walked me through the analysis and diagnosis, possible future options, and when he figured all was good told me there'd be no charge for the visit. Highly recommend this practice - if anything were to go wrong - I know where I'd have the faith to make it right! read more

I just had a great visit here. I had lost part of a custom earplug that was made for me elsewhere and I made an appointment to get an entirely new set of earplugs, because I just assumed that it was the only solution. When I arrived and was greeted jovially by the audiologist and his staff, I told him that I had lost part of my earplug, and showed it to him so he could see what it looked like to make new ones. He said that I didn't need a new set, that what fell off was the filter, and that he could sell me just the filter and I wouldn't have to go through with getting a set of ear impressions and new earplugs. He sold me the filter and installed it, and because it was such a quick visit (less than 10 min) he didn't charge me for an office visit. AND they had good candy at the front desk :) A+ Highly recommend. read more

When asking around for hearing aids, my father-in-law gave rave reviews for Berkley hearing center. We'd gotten Costco hearing aids for my mom and they were awful. We paid more at Berkley Hearing... but in return, we got a much higher quality product and over the top service. Jonathan and his whole team (feel terrible that I don't remember office manager's name cuz he's also amazing) are outstanding. They are incredibly kind, knowledgeable, fair, and treat my mom- who has dementia - with so much respect. Cannot recommend them highly enough. read more

If I could give Hearing Center twenty stars, I would. Jonathan is as skilled and patient as he is kind and funny. I used to be in the category of people who didn't really wear their hearing aids, even though I needed them more badly than I admitted. But he worked with me for as long as it took for me to become completely committed to wearing them, and it's transformed my life to have comfortable, carefully adjusted aids. Night and day from anything I've ever tried. And they're surprisingly more affordable than many places that give much less care. Everyone there is great to work with (John is wonderful too), and they fit you in if you need an adjustment, no matter how busy they are. I've never had better care in my life. read more

Wow. This place saved my father's and my family's communication relationship. My father was going to a different place and no hearing aid worked. Jonathan changed all that. The hearing aids he provides my dad with are the best ones he's ever had. We can all talk to each other without straining our voices. Thanks to Jonathan and his colleagues we have a higher quality life. read more

After wearing and constantly fussing with my Costco hearing aids for four years, I contacted Berkeley Hearing Clinic and met with audiologist Dr. Jessa Muscio Traylor. Wow what a difference! I met with Dr. Traylor for a hearing test and met with her 4 more times to properly fit and fine tuning my hearing aids and to answer all my many questions. I can now hear clearly without the fuss. The hearing aids are so comfortable and the sound so natural I do not realize I am wearing them. Dr. Traylor is extremely knowledgeable, patient, a very good listener, and detailed oriented. And, her follow up service is amazing. She is a truly dedicated professional focused on the best interests of her patients. I am so glad I found her and Berkeley Hearing Clinic. Tom T. read more

Thorough, responsive, sensitive to client needs. So glad to this professional resource to help me as I adjust to hearing loss.

I brought my mom here to have her ear wax removed. We tried an over the counter product from the drug store but it didn't work. It was easy to get an appointment and the staff were all professional and friendly. Dr. Jessa Traylor was fantastic! She explained the procedure clearly and showed us video of the inner ears. They use a machine that pumps warm water through the ear. It was quick & painless. And it worked! She even emailed before and after photos. I highly recommend Dr. Traylor and the Berkeley Hearing Center! read more

I want to give a HUGE shout out to Jonathan at the Berkeley Hearing Center. I don't write reviews unless the treatment received is outstanding. Jonathan is kind, knowledgeable, patient, and is truly in this business to serve. He's a throwback in that way. Case in point: I had gone to him in April 2019 for a hearing test and evaluation, which I had assumed for different reasons was at no cost (partly because I had received a flier a year prior for a free hearing test). He spent a ton of time with me, answered all my questions, and worked through his lunch hour to accommodate me in the schedule. He overheard me mention to John the office manager after the appointment that I thought it was a complimentary session, so he stopped by and told me not to worry about payment then; he said they'd bill insurance first and let me know if there was a cost. I emailed him the next day with some embarrassment to let him know I was experiencing financial hardship and would not have gotten the hearing test portion of the consultation had I known it would be the $200 charge or whatever it was - I was stressed. Jonathan emailed back in a few hours, saying he was so sorry I'd been worried about the cost of the exam, that they'd bill insurance (of which I had none) and forgo any remaining balance, and to please not worry about it anymore going forward. And that he sincerely hopes my financial situation improves very soon. Not only was he taking on responsibility than was probably not his to assume (as I didn't think to clarify the situation going in) but he was considering my well-being over the cost of potential income, and he meant it. And I haven't even bought a hearing aid yet! That's the kind of guy he is - just plain decent, and he deserves the business because of that and because he is also very good at his work. read more

A year ago Jonathan fitted me with a Resound Hearing Aid that changed my life. He went above and beyond, adjusting it to my fluctuating hearing loss (autoimmune hearing disorder). He recently called to check in with me about how my hearing aid was working, and offered a different ear mold that would improve the quality of the sound. I have avoided seeing other doctors because of Covid-19, but felt very safe meeting in the outdoor space behind his office. His special clear plastic mask that allows you to lip read is pure genius. I am so, so happy with my new ear mold and am really glad that he contacted me. Thanks, Jonathan! read more

I have been worried about my hearing loss and wondered if it was time to pursue hearing aids. I looked on line and saw The Berkeley Hearing Center. Since it had good reviews and was close to my home, I made an appointment. Nothing but great things to say about staff, services and assistance. From the time you walk into the Center, you are greeted by at least one person and you feel at home immediately. Jessa, the audiologist, was thorough and gentle and compassionate to a first time senior who was reluctant to jump into the hearing aid world. I highly recommend their Center. You will not be disappointed. read more

I had a great experience at Berkley Hearing Center getting custom Westone ear plugs. The staff were very friendly and professional, and took the time to discuss options with me. The price was good as well, but more importantly I felt well taken care of. I recommend it for anyone looking for custom ear plugs. read more

I agree with the second review. They need better customer service. I call all day today, Thursday, and no one picked up the telephone. I left messages twice. No one returned the call. I went to their website and there is no email function. In short, I will not beg them to take my money or service my needs. They need a better business manager, and for sure a receptionist. I will shop elsewhere. You should too. read more

Jonathan was very helpful when I brought my 90-year-old mom in to get her hearing aids checked out. He replaced the batteries and made a couple of adjustments. My mom can hear so much better now. Thanks! read more

I have worn hearing aids for many years, as has my husband. I have also seen a number of audiologists over these years. Jonathan Lipschutz has been the most patient, dedicated audiologist we have ever worked with. He really does act on the principle that client satisfaction is more important than selling a product and has the patience to fine-tune every recommendation. We have also been impressed by the intelligence and competence of John, his office manager. read more

Jonathan Lipschutz is dedicated to providing the perfect solution to your hearing problems, and gives his full attention to your individual needs He is skilful and knowledgeable - researches and writes on the subject too. He went out of his way to help me in an emergency by providing temporary hearing aids when I lost mine just before going on a trip. If I didn't have coverage elsewhere on my health plan I would certainly go to BHC all the time. His prices are reasonable and location convenient too. - Berkeley resident read more