When you go for a hearing test, what is it you want? What I want is competent staff that answers the phone and arranges the appointment, excellent staff that provides the hearing test, excellent staff that explains the issues and answers questions in a way that is understandable and competent billing. My two encounters with both the front of the office (Melanie) and hearing professional Dr. Cristina Vallejo not only met but exceeded encounters with others in this business and my own expectations. Rather than go into a very long review, I will hit what I see as unique to Dr. Vallejo. We had 2 different visits. The first was for my 90 year old mother with the second visit being for both my mother and myself. Dr. Vallejo's uniqueness and excellence can be summarized as follows ... attention to detail while administering the hearing test -- what I mean by this is she noticed that my mother was leaning toward the ear being tested at certain times which signaled to Dr. Vallejo that my mother thought she heard the sound but was not sure enough to press the button, so Dr. Vallejo would remind my mother to press the button even if she thought she heard the signal. And, then Dr. Vallejo would retest those sounds. At other testing businesses, the audiologist would hit a button and let the computer do the test. That is not what Dr. Vallejo did ... she ran the test manually and retested the same sound/frequency/loudness multiple times to ensure a better result. Dr. Vallejo also made the time to explain what was being tested and explaining that it would be frustrating to struggle with the test ... and then, when she saw my mother getting frustrated, Dr. Vallejo acknowledge what was happening and offered encouragement. While this was very empathic, it also lead to a better hearing test. The final piece was this office has a piece of equipment that tests how the hearing aids work within your ears so that your hearing aid settings are based on your hearing with your hearing aids based on your ear canal shape. This is different as the majority of places set your hearing aids based on the hearing test which are usually different than what you actually hear once the hearing aids are in your ears. My personal hearing tests and experience were not any different that what I observed with my mother. I highly recommend this office and Dr. Cristina Vallejo. read more

My wife was in the market for her first hearing device. After doing a bit of homework on the internet...we visited several hearing clinics in Houston. We chose The Center for Audiology for the following reasons... 1) Wonderful staff...they took the extra time to understand my wife's concerns...very professional...extremely personable...heads & shoulders above the other clinics we visited! 2) More knowledgeable with regards to the newest technology available in hearing aids ...they were able to answer all of our questions...other clinics could not provide all the latest data with regards to the newest hearing aids on the market. 3) State -of-the-art hearing evaluation & hear aid setup...Dr. Nagel was able to fine tune my wife's new hearing aids perfectly! 4) And finally...no pressure...a relaxed setting that allowed us to make a good buying decision...and they offer competitive pricing policies! Bottom line...we're very picky consumers...The Center for Audiology receives a strong recommendation from us...certainly worth an appointment when you're shopping for a hearing aid! read more

I had been in denial about my hearing loss for years. I could no longer pretend. I could not hear the TV unless I had the volume on "80." I could no longer have conversations on the phone. Family members and friends were frustrated (and angry) with me for not "fixing" the problem. I went on line, found The Center for Audiology, and made an appointment. I was "matched" with Rosangela Moira, Au.D. I won the lottery!!! She was calm, beyond competent, listened to me, and she "taught" me about using my hearing aids by using language I understood, taking the time to make sure that I understood how to use them before I left her office. In other words, she took time with me! When I left their office today wearing my hearing aids, I felt empowered! I could finally hear!!! The front office staff -- in particular, Lisa -- was helpful, respectful, and went the extra mile to be pleasant and helpful! In all, it was an EXCEPTIONAL experience! I strongly encourage anyone with hearing difficulties to run, not walk, to The Center for Audiology! (Post Oak Drive Place, Houston, TX) Ilene B., 77 read more

I (and my family) want to personally thank Cristina Vallejo, Au.D., for helping me to improve all of our lives in such a positive way. From the minute I walked into her clean and comfortable office I knew I was in the right place. The staff is very helpful and welcoming, and Dr. Vallejo immediately started to help me get over my doubts and pre-conceptions about finally getting a hearing aid for my debilitating hearing problem. First--with my worries about the outward aesthetics and comfort with wearing a hearing device, and second with her expert technology--she showed me how beneficial hearing devices can be. My life literally changed the minute I left her office with my new hearing aids-- I could hear water moving and keys jingling. Crystal clear hearing now. My marriage, family, co-workers and customers all benefit from my decision to wear a micro hearing device, and The Center For Audiology and Christina helped me to get over the hump to get there. Thanks so much! I highly recommend the center for Audiology read more

I was searching for my first hearing aid and shopped at 2 different audiology providers. At the first one I received what I considered appropriate assistance and was allowed to test the recommended hearing aid. While I didn't find anything amiss with this provider I wanted assurance that I was getting appropriate advice and service. For my second visit I chose Center for Audiology b/c of the number of positive Yelp reviews. I am so glad I did. Christina Vallejo was a marvel. She is knowledgable, warm and easy to work with, very patient, eager to make sure I had a good experience and helped me select the hearing aid that would meet my needs best. This so exceeded my prior experience with the other provider that I was grateful that I had shopped around. I strongly recommend the Center and Christina for your hearing aid necessities. read more

FANTASTIC SERVICE AND EXCELLENT TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS The Center's audiologists are constantly improving their technology and using that knowledge to improve their care. When I moved to Houston four years ago, I was using a brand of hearing aid that almost nobody in the Houston area supported - Dr. Nagel obtained the necessary software and quickly mastered it to make adjustments that improved my hearing. When it came time to replace my hearing aids, Dr. Vallejo allowed me to try out a set for a couple of weeks to see how I liked the different brand, and then worked with me to purchase just the right set - neither too many features nor too few. She was concerned about getting me the right aids, rather than the most expensive sale. read more

It was a thrill and a big comfort to find Dr. Moura after having 'lost' her for more than a year! What a pleasure to work with her again to find just what I needed to help me hear better. She is an experienced, helpful and knowledgeable professional that takes the time to work with her patients to make they are comfortable and satisfied by the time they leave her office. Plus, she is readily available to answer any and all questions if a problem should arise. The new office in Pearland is always clean, attractive and very pleasant, with wait time usually less than 10 minutes. Another plus is the receptionist, Miss Sylvia, who is always friendly and very efficient and helpful as well. I highly recommend this place! read more

Dr. Nagel and the entire staff at the Center for Audiology were tremendous and made the experience of getting hearing aids for my elderly mom easy and pleasant. My mom tends to be tough and skeptical, but when she walked out of there with her new hearing aids she had tears of joy in her eyes. Everyone was just great with her. Every interaction with the office staff was incredibly professional. The staff were fantastic in sorting out all the insurance details for us. They anticipated every question and potential hassle so that the entire experience was easy. A good example of this was how easy it was to fill-out the pre-visit forms - I used the mobile version and would give it an A+ for user experience. read more

Cristina Vallejo is the best audiologist in Houston! She is incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and experienced. I ought to know, since I have been to several other audiologists and none of them fit me with a hearing aid that I could stand. I now have the Phonak with rechargeable batteries that stays in my ears from early morning to late evening. No hearing aid I ever wore was tolerable all day long. Not only that, but it is incredibly low maintenance. Dr. Christina doesn't just hand you the hearing aid, but shows you how to insert it properly. It is hard to believe, but no audiologist ever took the time to do that! She cares about all aspects of hearing and sincerely wants you to hear better! read more

My mom was recently diagnosed with Sudden Loss of Hearing and she got Tinnitus with it, which is a ringing in the ear and it was literally driving her insane!! The ENT just gave her steroid treatment but nothing for the ringing and I started to do some reasearch and I found this place and everybody is soo sweet and nice Dr. Sara Nagel is amazing she was soo patient and she gave my mom a hearing aid to mask the tinnitus and the moment she put the hearing aid on, she couldn't hear the ringing anymore and got so happy that she started to cry tears of joy. I highly recommend this place and Dr Sara Nagel I will forever be grateful for her, she gave my mom relief and to me that's worth a million! read more

I got custom Westone earmolds from The Center for Audiology, and they are truly AMAZING!! They are totally perfect for my spin class because the music is way too loud and the disposable earplugs were always falling out of my ears! They're incredibly comfortable and not noticeable at all! I can actually focus on my workout because I'm not distracted by the music being uncomfortably loud anymore. They're also perfect for studying without any distractions (I'm a law student right now) and at any event where music is uncomfortably loud. The custom earmolds come with this cute little holder that is so easy to carry around, and I love that I can protect my hearing easily and comfortably! read more

I have been going to The Center for Audiology for more than 2 years. I have had severe hearing loss for a number of years. I have been to Audiologists in Houston for more than 10 years, including the best in the Texas Medical Center. TCFA is the most professional, most personable, and the best diagnostics, of all of the firms I have used in the past. For more than a year, I did not purchase new hearing aids. The focus was to help me with my existing hearing aids. When I did finally purchase my hearing aids I discovered improved hearing beyond my best expectations. Thank you TCFA. I will continue to return with pleasure read more

Dr. Nagel made a profound difference in my father's life. He has been suffering from both deafness and dementia, and I did not realize how much his lack of hearing was negatively impacting his life. After being fitted for a hearing aid, however, his mood is extremely upbeat, and he is profoundly more engaged in life, despite the memory loss. I would urge anyone with a loved one with dementia to have their hearing checked and, if necessary, get a hearing aid. You will be amazed at the change! Dr. Nagel and her staff are extremely kind and patient. I can't say enough good things about what they've done for our family. read more