A message from California Hearing Center & Audiology Services Inc about COVID-19:
We have created an office environment that is safe and secure for our patients and our staff. This includes a health screening & temperature checks for anyone entering the office, masks & social distancing, All surfaces are disinfected after each patient. For your convenience, we also provide curbside service, mail batteries & supplies and our new remote care. Call us. We're here to help.
Staff
Darcy Benson,
AuD, FAAA
Audiologist
Dr. Benson, audiologist and practice owner, believes that, “regaining the ability to hear can bring a person back into the world around them.” With over 30 years of experience, she has a dedication to the field of hearing care that stretches far beyond her practice. She brings this high level of expertise with her to her daily interactions with the patients she sees. Her focus is on providing evidenced-based practice in a patient-centered care environment. She is passionate about her work and in improving the lives of her patients through better hearing.
Dr. Benson received her clinical doctorate in Audiology in 2006. She is board certified by the American Board of Audiology and is licensed in the state of California. Her work has been published in professional journals and audiology textbooks. In 2018, she was awarded the Inspired-by-Ida label, a benchmark of quality of care, by the international non-profit organization.
Dr. Benson is active in the field of audiology and is a consultant for companies carrying out research on new technology and fitting systems. As a member of the advisory board member of the Ida Institute, she works with an international team with a mission to integrate person-centered care into hearing rehabilitation around the world.
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Clinic details
At the California Hearing Center, we understand the important role that hearing plays in your life. We want to make sure you are hearing at your best so that you don’t miss anything. Our experienced staff uses the latest technology available to provide a thorough hearing evaluation. Once we’ve determined your hearing profile, we will make the appropriate recommendations for improving your hearing. We offer the latest in hearing technology and will help you choose the solution that fits your lifestyle and budget. We consider it a privilege to help you improve your life through better hearing and strive to provide the best possible care.
Because we care about every patient, we are always seeking ways to improve ourselves to better serve you. California Hearing Center was recently the first audiology practice in the world to achieve the Inspired by Ida clinic label in person-centered care from the Ida Institute.
We offer two locations for your convenience:
88 N. San Mateo Drive San Mateo, CA 94401
1008 Laurel Street San Carlos, CA 94070
Hearing care services
Our services include the following:
- Hearing evaluation
- Hearing aids
- Fitting and programming
- Auditory brain training
- Service and repair
- Custom hearing protection
- Custom in-ear monitors & sleeves
- Earwax removal
- Tinnitus sound therapy
Hours of operation
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 9 am - 5 pm by appointment |
| Tuesday | 9 am - 5 pm by appointment |
| Wednesday | 9 am - 5 pm by appointment |
| Thursday | 9 am - 5 pm by appointment |
| Friday | 9 am - 12 pm by appointment |
| Saturday | Closed |
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Accepted forms of payment
- Visa
- MasterCard
- American Express
- Discover
- Cash
- Check
- Debit
- Financing available for those who qualify
- Insurance accepted, please call for details
Providers who have earned the Inspired by Ida label have taken courses online at the Ida Institute. To earn the label, a provider must take two specific courses that outline best practices for putting the patient first. Clinics may display the Inspired by Ida label if the majority of their providers have earned the provider label. The Ida Institute is a non-profit organization that develops resources to help hearing care professionals around the world strengthen their counseling process.