So thorough in the process of testing and what is so so appreciated is the immediate feedback and…read morerecommendations.

I had been considering hearing aids for about 4 years. My hearing isn't real bad but I have…read moretrouble hearing words on the TV and people in real life with soft voices. I can hear most men just fine. I was very concerned aboit people being able to see them and think less of me. Do I delayed and delayed. Dr Bette court referred me to Dr MK Larson. Dr Larson fitted me with inner ear hearing aids that no one can see unless they were looking for them in my ears. I haven't ever seen anyone notice I'm wearing them. They are tiny. There is no phone app as they are too small for that. But they work great. However all sounds are amplified including background. When there is a lot of background noise I cannot search out a spoken voice and I still have trouble hearing. Because it's all too much noise. However in most normal situations they are great shave live my hearing aids. They are very comfortable as they take a mold of your inner ear and customer make them. They are expensive. I'm a very satisfied customer and no longer stressing about having to wear them. I take them out when sleeping or near water like bathing or swimming.

Can't really comment as I can't even get anyone to answer the phone. zTheir voicemail is full so…read moreit says to try again later. What if this was some emergency and no way to reach the office.... not good business.

Ryan Kennard is the ultimate professional with a warm and friendly demeanor. He explains…read moreeverything and he really cares about your hearing. He actually gave me told me to try the VA for new hearing aids after I thought I wasn't eligible to get a new pair of hearing aids because he's that honest you won't be sorry if you go to see him. He's the best. I will continue to see him for my hearing check ups and Hearing tests.

An excellent and very knowledgeable audiologist with a warm welcoming office. I can not recommend…read moreDr. Kennard enough. I've seen him multiple times over the past few years for hearing loss and tinnitus issues. Six stars!

Dr Ryan Kennard at Slo hearing center is A true gem. Kind,…read moreefficient, knowledgeable, and clear. My experience was very very good. I must say it was complicated and he absolutely went well above and beyond my expectations in problem solving. I'm grateful and will recommend to all who ask.

A very experienced practitioner that cared about helping me. She took time and expertly figured out…read moremy deficits in hearing and sent me to her teammates where I was able to get my first hearing aid. Insurance covered as it was properly billed and I was trained on how to get acclimated to this technology. I am impressed by all of them.

My father comes here for his hearing aid needs, and he seems happy about it. I've come in a few…read moretimes to help drop off and pick up related things, and I have to say, I'm always disappointed by the receptionist who doesn't look up at me when I walk in...or for next few minutes. Sometimes I'm left questioning my own state of being--Did I die on my way here? Oh god, I'm a ghost. She just looks down at her desk while she's on the phone. I mean, I get it, you're on the phone but you can look up at me and gesture. I'm left standing awkwardly by the counter for five minutes-- which doesn't sound long, but trust me it is when no one has made eye contact with you or acknowledged that you're in the room.

Ryan kanard is a great technician. Helped me with my hearing aid when I needed a better ear piece.read more

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I've been seeing Dr Larson about a year and a half. She is very good and knowledgeable with all…read morethe latest options for hearing aids and testing I now go once a year for an annual hearing exam and just did again this week. Templeton office is only open Mondays and Fridays. You can see her in SLO Tues Wed Thurs. I highly recommend Dr Larson. I have tiny in the ear hearing aids that were expensive but no one can tell I'm wearing them. They come out when I don't want to wear them or in water, sleeping. Etc. I first tried the ones you leave in but my right ear was smaller than the smallest size available and it became swollen and inflamed from the excess ear pressure. The left was perfect. But I had to switch to receivable ones. The trial period allows you to change to what works. Don't put it off. See Dr Larson and get your hearing tested.

Dr Larson is very attentive and professional while also a pleasant and caring person. She gave me…read morelots of great information and clearly laid out all options for hearing assistance. At no point did I feel like she was just trying to make a sale or push things on me that weren't necessary. She even called me after a recent accident and offered loads of advice and consultation over the phone even though she could have just required me to make an appointment for a full visit. She is my go-to audiologist from now on. This is saying a lot since I am musician and educator who requires high functioning hearing everyday.

Hi Yelpers. I had…read moremy wax removed finally after seeing my second MD ( this one an ENT, Dr Molin) and thought I would try again at Hurdle, 4 years later) but they turned me away even tho I apologized, its ok, not a forgiving practice , very rigid, lacks humanity, loves $$$ over people? Oh well, sharing here so you can decide. Btw, I was allergic to the over the counter Debrox drops ( i think its the horrible preservative) so finally used coconut oil by itself for 2 weeks and that worked. It left a tiny bit so probably needed one more week ( senior ears :)). But ENT removed what was left. Ouchy! Off to find an audiologist to do one final test , a Tympanogram , before the final hearing aid decision process. ###Be sure to see an audiologist to start with to avoid my labor intensive process. Free hearing tests do not offer a Tympanogram, it turns out, which is the final ear assessment that is needed for accurate evaluation of our Ear canal and hearing Aid challenges. ### only audiologists offer that. Btw, AirPods Pro 2 and 3 have imbedded support for light hearing loss.

A Friendly and Knowledgeable Provider…read more.. Pros: Helpful. Informative. Personable. Cons: Not a ton of extra time during the appointment Ratings: - Overall: 5 - Knowledge: 5 - Bedside Manner: 5 - Pace of Appointment: 4 - Push To Sell Hearing Aids: 5 - Office Staff: 5 - Scheduling: 5 - Waiting Area: 4 - Location: 5 - Parking: 5 The hearing in both ears took a sudden turn for the worse in December 2022. My primary care doctor checked what she could and found no apparent problems. My ear, nose and throat specialist - someone to see once a year for a checkup - also said things looked okay. Both suggested a visit to an audiologist so I made an appointment with Chris Hurdle. - Location: Excellent. About 4 blocks east of Highway 101 in a medical building along Oak Park Blvd. Easily accessible from our town, Nipomo, to the south and not far from San Luis Obispo to the north. - Front Office: Busy but friendly. It's a small operation with Dr. Hurdle and one person in the front handling patients and all administrative duties. She seemed to juggle her work very well. - Scheduling: Not a problem. Primary care doctors and specialists are in short supply so I wasn't surprised - almost relieved - I only had to wait 6 weeks. I received a phone reminder 3 days in advance. - Waiting Area: Small, but clean and uncluttered. - Chris Hurdle: Friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. The appointment was booked for 30 minutes, but mine took 35-40 which was fine. Dr. Hurdle spent 10 minutes asking some questions then seated me in a sound proof booth where I was given different pieces of equipment to test my hearing during the next 20-25 minutes. Finally, he reviewed a printout of the results and suggested I get back in touch with my ENT (who he knows very well). The process moved along briskly, but I didn't feel rushed and got some good information about my situation. - Hard Sell of Hearing Aids - Not at this visit. Dr.Hurdle mentioned it would be reasonable to consider one for my right ear, but noted it would be best to first review his findings with my ENT. It's clear he's a source for equipment if I wish to go that route. - Billing: Too early to tell. I've got Medicare and Medicare supplemental insurance so we'll see if there's anything left for me to cover. - Parking: Plenty. There's good parking in the lots behind and on the west side of the building. I'd certainly recommend Chris Hurdle for your audiology needs.

I have known for several years that I had significant hearing but I was in denial about needing a…read morehearing aid. Dr. Michael Malotte had conducted hearing tests which showed a 45% loss of hearing in my left ear. In October, 2019 Dr Zachary Vandergriend donated hearing aid to The Branch Elementary School auction. Apparently I was the only person in attendance who needed a hearing aid. I won the auction. I was then contacted by Dr Jennifer Perry about the hearing aid that I had won. At the appointment she explained about the options that I had . An order was placed.At my next appointment I received my hearing aids. Dr. Perry patiently explained and calibrated the hearings for me to get comfortable with change that I would notice while using the hearings aids. It is AMAZING. I so regret not having been fitted for a hearing years earlier. I have had 2 follow up appointments where Dr Perry has adjusted the sensitivity of the devices. Is my hearing perfect? No, but the improvement is substantial. The hearing aids are comfortable.I barely notice their presence while I am wearing them. Several times I have tried to get in bed or showered when I realized I was wearing them. I am so pleased with my hearing aids. If your spouse, partner or friends tell you that yo u might have a hearing loss, go get tested. The test is painless, and informative. I have been tested twice without hearing aids and actually enjoyed the testing process. I understand now that hearing loss can effect your mental health. I am 75 years of age and could not carry on a conversation in a crowded restaurant. Now I can participate in the conversations. I am so happy and thankful for my hearing aids, Thank you Drs. Malotte, Vandergriend and Perry

So all I can say is the staff that answers the phone is extremely rude. I was asking questions for…read moremy mom and they were not very forthcoming in their answers. I was trying to find out a ball park for costs on testing and then price range for hearing aids. I told her just give me a low-high estimate I realize there are a lot of variables. So the staff I spoke with her response was to hang up on me. Seriously I wouldn't trust that type of shady business practice for a battery replacement. I am going elsewhere and highly suggest you too.

The receptionist was rude and condescending. I had Cencal as secondary insurance and she said I had…read morea $20 copay. I showed her the Cencal card and said this should cover the copay. She went back into another room then came out and and said We are going to wave the copay and I said thank you. She said well, we didn't have choice did we. Just to make a long story short SHE IS RUDE AND I WON'T GO BACK

Not sure about the quality of the product they sell, but they seem to be very overpriced. . I had a…read morelot of problems with the hearing aids initially. They malfunctioned, but the staff kept blaming me! Not cool. Staff is not friendly or accommodating, if not downright rude.

Dr. Kolb is an outstanding person and physician. He's been my primary (and only) care doctor for…read moreyears and while I understand he'll want to retire sometime, I hope it won't be soon! I really appreciate his laidback attitude. The hysterical tone of some doctor's, does not work for me.

He is the best. I wish he'd stay and practice a lot longer, but I'm afraid his retirement is just…read morearound the corner. Our family trust Dr Kolb with our lives, literally, he is the best doctor we ever had.