Unlike many offices Donelle carries all the major Hearing Aid brands. She has a well-earned…read morereputation for being knowledgeable and kind and I found her very easy to work with. Her many years of experience make her a valuable resource for all things relating to hearing loss. Highly recommend her!

I was surprised to see any reviews here less than 5*. I've been a patient of Dr. Spilman's for over…read moreten years for allergies and sinus issues. I had endoscopic sinus surgery performed by Dr. Spilman, it went perfectly and recovery was a snap - he is an amazing surgeon. In the past I've had allergy treatment / shots and the allergy office is top notch - great staff and never had a problem getting a shot quickly. Dr. Teng is newer to the Santa Cruz ENT practice, but the few times I've met with him have been pleasant and helpful - plus my wife underwent surgery with him and it exceeded her expectations, both the result, and the recovery. The surgeons here are the best of the best. They will give you direct feedback on what you need, with no frills. If you want a Doctor to tell you what you want to hear, or prescribe you something you think you need, this probably isn't the place for you. However, if you want excellent care, and results that improve your quality of life, I would recommend them without hesitation.

We've been going to SC EN&T Medical Group at 550 Water St. in Santa Cruz for several years for our…read moremother who will be 100 years old in just a few months. On April 14th I called because the tip of the hearing aid got stuck in my mother's ear. It usually takes 5-10 minutes for them to remove the piece. The hearing aid also needed a minor repair which also normally takes just 5-10 minutes. I called at 9:15 and left a message explaining the issue, but didn't receive a call back. I called again at 10:30 and the receptionist told me she would call us back. By 1:00 we hadn't heard from them so I had to take my mother to Sutter Urgent Care which took two hours. By the end of the day, we still had not heard from SC EN&T Medical Group. The next day, I took the hearing aid into the Water St. location for the repair. While I was trying to explain what needed to be done to one person, the receptionist who I talked to on the phone the previous day interrupted and claimed she tried to call us back. Well, we all know our cell phones provide a list of incoming and outgoing calls and none of the three phone numbers (mine, my sister's, or my mother's) shows a call from SC EN&T and no message was left. This review gets two stars only because the woman who helped me when I dropped off the hearing aid for repair (I think "Molly") was gracious, ready to listen, and it was ready to be picked up within an hour after I dropped it off. I understand the office is busy and people need to wait in line for service, but at the same time, consideration should be given when you know you have a 100 year-old client with a problem that can be fixed in 5-10 minutes. Instead, we had to go to Urgent Care where our mother was potentially exposed to sick people and falling asleep in the waiting room. I also do not appreciate being interrupted while I'm trying to explain a concern. Be respectful.

Urgent care waiting area smells terrible. The other areas are fine but there is something very…read morewrong with the area

I'm a senior citizen and wheelchair bound. I'm able to drive myself to appointments, unload my…read morewheelchair, and wheel myself inside. However, I need assistance loading my chair back into my car after the appointment. That seems like a reasonable accommodation, but I've had recent appointments at three different PAMF locations in Santa Cruz County and in every case I've ben told they'd love to help but can't because it's against policy. My pharmacy, my dentist, Dignity Health, my hairdresser, UPS, and many local shops don't hesitate to provide this service. I'm shocked and frustrated that PAMF does not.

Not at all happy with advice or service I was provided…read more I should've looked at the Consumer Reports issue where they recently rated Costco as the absolute best place to buy hearing aids. Great service , products and matching of customer needs to those products. I was very unhappy with Listening Stack. I am very pleased with the Costco product and service.

I ordered one hearing aid from Listening Stack due to a recent ear injury from snorkeling and…read moresubsequent surgeries. I have tinnitus and issues hearing high frequencies. It took a long time to adjust to my new state of being but my hearing aid has made such a difference. Justin was very thoughtful and understanding of my issues and helped me with adjustments as I dealt with increased tinnitus and challenges in different hearing environments. His office assistant is also very responsive and professional. I would recommend them to anyone in Santa Cruz who already has a prescription and just needs help for unique situations of tinnitus and mild hearing loss.

I am someone with mild hearing loss in my left ear while having 4/10 tinnitus in both ears. The…read morehissing mist sound got louder over the few years due to ignorance of going to places with very loud music. Or just me not reacting in time when exposed to places with speakers playing really loud music? These people are the exclusive specialists you should see if you have concerns with tinnitus of any kind. They will pull all of the important hearing tests and properly educate you about tinnitus so you won't believe stuff you see online. I now carry around ear plugs attached to my keys everywhere I go. I may not be able to control random loud sounds outside but I can control how I react. By putting on ear plugs the instant I know loud noises are coming, and living cautiously by not going to places where I know the noise/music is loud.

Dr. Patty is categorically the finest example of what a healthcare provider should be. In fact, the…read morewhole practice is. Every interaction, from scheduling an appointment, to experiencing your first consultation, to the customised and meticulous nature of the solutions to your hearing needs, is handled with such care, empathy, and authenticity. Dr. Patty is EXTREMELY knowledgable and has the rare ability to connect with her patients on a human level; leading to you walking out of every meeting with a profound understanding of the complexities of your ear and brain's anatomy as well as peace of mind knowing your needs are being met at the highest possible standard. In my case, I went in searching for custom hearing plugs as I experience some very loud environments with my job and in my day-to-day life. Dr. Patty sat down with me and walked me through every step: educating me on how the inner workings of the ear, the methodology she has honed to create the custom mould, and how to find the ideal reduction in decibels that would best suit my needs. You are also given the option of picking from a variety of colours! Dr. Patty then brings you back in for a fitting and followup to ensure the plugs are the perfect size and achieve your protection needs with a comprehensive audio test (If you're lucky she will also bless you with a plethora of fun animal facts!) I am blown away by the level of care I was provided with. To Jalisa, Melissa, and Dr. Patty, thank you SO much for being such amazing people and for all of your time and help. To anyone looking for treatment for their ears (or preventative measures to protect your hearing long term like me) look no further.

Christine Throm was so informative on explaining the options I had with my severe hearing loss. I…read moreasked a lot of questions and she always gave me honest answers and we came up with some good options. It's a great office .. you can be reassured you will always get the help you need no matter what your hearing loss is. I highly recommend them!

I've been served by Dr. Throm and her staff for about 20 years or so - my husband too. She is not…read moreonly very knowledgeable, but personable and friendly - and most important to those of us beyond 75, so patient in explaining how these little miracles in our ears work! Excellent follow-up, and she has a program to finance those $$$ hearing aids. I would add a sixth star if I could!

This is the worst provider we have ever seen in the whole Bay Area. He doesn't listen to any of his…read morepatients. I am so very happy that my husband and I both fired him!!! All he cares about is greed and making more money. We had to go to him because of True Hearing as he's a provider for them. As a result, I had throbbing in my ears and his hearing aids would not stay in my ears. We both are so much happier and better off now that he's out of our lives!!! We're both going to new providers now. Do yourself a huge favor and go to someone else other than this LOSER!

Top-notch service. Professional assessment, supportive atmosphere, personalized after-care. In…read morethese uncertain times, it's great to feel safe, seen, and supported. The free mask was a welcome added bonus.

Dr. Hetzler saved my Son today. He's Amazing! My son was in terrible misery dealing with an abscess…read moreon his tonsil. Dr. Hetzler was so caring , kind, patient , compassionate and extremely detailed and thorough. After 9 days of of feeling awful my son was able to break a smile tonight and he said "Mom, I can't believe it but I'm already starting to feel a bit better". My heart was so happy for him. We are so grateful for Dr. Hetzler, he is extremely skilled, talented and so so nice ! What a great guy! We were super lucky to have him today !

I don't know why he gets good reviews or most doctors with PAMF these days. If you have an…read moreemergency you shouldn't have to wait 6 months for an appt. And to be told to get a referral from your PCP or Urgent Care is not acceptable. Today I had a serious hearing problem and this is what i was told. Not acceptable.

Exceptional Service for our 86yr old mama!! From the moment…read morewe called & inquired Making appt & getting confirmation Welcoming smile from the lovely ladies in the front office From complimentary cleaning old hearing aides, To thorough,advanced testing, & equipments Getting suited for new ones Ethan being attentive & knowledgeable We thank this place for being amazing the way they are!!

Pacific Hearing Connection has been wonderful for my family member who has profound hearing loss…read more It's a bit of a drive for us, but the care and support we receive make it worth it. I'm always able to call and come in the same day for things like a tube replacement, which has been incredibly helpful. The staff is very knowledgeable, caring, and you can truly tell they are passionate about what they do. Appointments with the doctor can sometimes be difficult to schedule, but the team's dedication and expertise make a big difference. They have provided my family member with the best hearing aid options available and continue to offer great support. We truly appreciate the care they provide.

I have had some ear congestion and vertigo over the past few months and Kaiser sent me to see…read moreMichele at Dedicated Hearing Solutions in Soquel. Michele tested my hearing and "pressure" in my ears. She took a full history and spent almost an hour testing my hearing. She was friendly and her office is cute and comfortable. She let me know my hearing is in the "normal" range and sent the results back to my PC. Michele Nicholas

I live close by "Dedicated Hearing Solutions", and thought I would stop by and inquire about what…read moreservices they offer. I am a young man, 43, and I bought my first hearing aids about 3 years ago. I didn't have a good experience with the "big" company where I purchased them from. So, living close to DHS, I decided to stop in and inquire about their services. DHS is run by Dr. Michelle an audiologist boasting 37 years experience. I walked in and she was finishing up with a client. Her husband was the receptionist so we chatted while I waited. Very nice man! Anyways, she saw me and I told her I was there to inquire about what services she offered, cleaning, repair, e.g. She asked to see my right hearing aid and took it behind a partition in the same room. She proceeded to work on it hidden out of sight within a few feet. She then frantically started going into the other room and out to her car looking for a "special" cleaning tool. Why wouldn't she carry it with her? She ended up breaking my hearing aid and her excuse was she didn't have her "special " tool which was the size of a pinky nail?!!?! Anyways, she wanted me to leave my hearing aid with her all weekend!?!? I wasn't comfortable with that. Being a Friday, I said I'd come back Monday(Friday & Monday's are the two days she is at this particular office), I returned on Monday and with her "tool" she couldn't fix my hearing aid which worked before she ever laid hands on it. DO NOT USE THIS PERSON FOR YOUR HEARING ISSUES!!!!! She did apologize, but in a world of expensive $$$ hearing aids, an apology is absolutely NOTHING! STAY AWAY FROM........DEDICATED HEARING SOLUTIONS!!!!!!!