Hearing Associates, PC - Mason City - Main Office
Staff
Stuart Trembath,
AuD, MA, CCC-A
Audiologist
Stuart is the owner of Hearing Associates and earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech and Hearing Science and Psychology from Michigan State University and a Master’s degree in Audiology from Northwestern University. He has previously served as President of the Iowa Speech Language Hearing Association, President of the Iowa Speech Language Hearing Foundation and President of Clear Lake Parks and Recreation Board. He enjoys reading, traveling and spending time with his family. He leads a team of highly qualified and trained Audiologists at his practice.
Tanya Harper Rowe,
AuD, CCC-A
Audiologist
Tanya earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Audiology from the University of Iowa, Master’s degree in Audiology from Northwestern University and Doctorate from A.T. Still University. She wanted to work in the healthcare field and took classes in Audiology, Pharmacy and pre-med. She spent a summer job shadowing with a local pharmacist as well as at Hearing Associates, P.C.. She was impressed with Stu’s business and how passionate he was about helping patients with hearing problems. As an audiologist, she is able to work in the healthcare field, diagnosing ear and hearing problems and improving patient hearing and communication abilities. Tanya enjoys time with family, traveling, gardening, scrapbooking and watching her sons play in a variety of sports, including golf, hockey, track, basketball and baseball.
Rachael Dolezal,
MA, CCC-A
Audiologist
Rachael earned her Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Hearing Science and Psychology from the University of Iowa and Master’s in Audiology from the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. She has always liked working with children and had initially wanted to help them with hearing loss as a speech pathologist. After taking some audiology classes, though, she realized that she enjoyed the science of hearing and the technology involved with hearing aids, so she decided to become an audiologist. Rachael enjoys reading, embroidery, knitting, sewing and spending time with family.

Christine Heintskill,
AuD, CCC-A
Audiologist
Christine earned her Bachelor of Applied Arts in Communication Disorders from Central Michigan University and proceeded to also earn her Doctorate of Audiology from Central Michigan University. Christine enjoys spending time with friends, family and pets, hiking and camping, sewing. Christine discovered audiology through studying speech language pathology. However, after job shadowing an audiologist during a clinical placement, she realized that she had true passion for audiology. She had then decided that she would continue her education in audiology instead of speech language pathology.

Caroline Cross,
AuD, CCC-A
Audiologist
Caroline earned her Bachelor of Arts in Speech in Hearing Science and Psychology from the University of Iowa and proceeded to also earn her Clinical Doctorate of Audiology from the University of Iowa. She completed her externship at the Yale Hearing and Balance Center in New Haven, CT, but moved back to Iowa to be closer to family. Caroline loves working with older adults and building a relationship with patients through their hearing care journey. She has a special interest in hearing conservation efforts and educating the public about protecting their hearing. In her free time, Caroline enjoys reading, going for walks, yoga, puzzles, playing games with her husband, and spending time with friends and family.

Bryce Phillips,
AuD, CCC-A
Audiologist
Bryce attended Brigham Young University-Idaho and received an undergraduate degree in social work. After a few years working in the field of social work, he chose to continue his education and earned an undergraduate degree in communicative disorders from Utah State University. Dr. Phillips graduated with a Doctorate in Audiology from University of North Texas, and the mountains, trees and family convinced him to move to the PNW. He completed his externship at ENT Associates and decided to stay after graduating. Dr. Phillips is a clinical audiologist and enjoys working with children and adults doing diagnostic testing and treatment for hearing loss.
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Reviews
Healthy Hearing posts all positive and negative reviews that meet publishing criteria.Read 83 verified patient reviews for Hearing Associates, PC - Mason City - Main Office! Their average review score is 4.94 () from 83 reviews.
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“Staff was very professional, the audiologist was very professional and knowledgeable ”
05/13/2023 Review submitted online
“Very friendly and knowledgeable staff”
05/09/2023 Review submitted online
“The whole staff are very helpful at explaining any question or problem I had. Good people ”
05/08/2023 Review submitted online
“Extremely happy with the patient care and positive results.”
05/07/2023 Review submitted online
“Great people to work with. Problems are solved quickly. ”
04/29/2023 Review submitted online
“When I had a major concern, they were able to get me in quickly! Very professional and kind….”
04/29/2023 Review submitted online
“Appreciate the patience to adjust my hearing aids to accommodate my hearing loss. ”
04/25/2023 Review submitted online
“VERY SATISFIED.”
04/25/2023 Review submitted online
“Very impressed with the expertise of Stuart during my first experience with hearing aids. Since then I have had the true pleasure to work with Christine and Tanya with any questions or problems I have had .Also it is a pleasure to be welcomed by Corinne at the front desk . Great place to do business !”
04/20/2023 Review submitted online
“Worked with Hearing Associates for many years and have always had great service and response to any concern.”
01/16/2023 Review submitted online
“Very friendly”
01/10/2023 Review submitted online
“Very professional; answered all my questions.”
12/23/2022 Review submitted online
“I’ve been a customer of Hearing Associates for many years and my experiences have always been excellent. Christine is my go to person and does a super job, but when she is absent other staff members do not hesitate to accommodate.”
12/21/2022 Review submitted online
“Great experience, testing and fitting was well above and beyond my experience with another hearing associated office”
12/15/2022 Review submitted online
“Bryce :Very professional, good listener, knowledgeable and able to deal with issues.”
12/09/2022 Review submitted online
“I was totally impressed by the professionalism and expertise of Stuart Trembath while conducting my hearing test and presenting the results and my options. There was no attempt to sell me more technology than I need but he made sure I got what is truly best for my level of hearing loss and my lifestyle. I truly appreciate this!”
12/02/2022 Review submitted online
“I have taken my father-in-law and my mother to Tanya for a number of years and I just love her! Now, it is my turn to work with her! She is friendly, easy to talk to, listens to my concerns, discusses options, and is fun to work with! When I leave, I feel so good and confident in the care I receive.”
11/29/2022 Review submitted online
“As usual my experience was great. The check in process was easy and quick. The staff are always curious and professional. My audiologist Christine was awesome as usual. Thanks to all. ”
11/21/2022 Review submitted online
“Always smiling and helpful‼️”
11/09/2022 Review submitted online
“Always prompt courteous and very knowledgeable. All personnel very friendly and helpful - little waiting time and very good service - always solve my problem !”
11/04/2022 Review submitted online
“Bryce Phillips listened to my concerns and adjusted my hearing aids. He was very patient, knowledgeable and helpful. ”
10/20/2022 Review submitted online
“Very friendly staff at the front desk. Bree help me out so much today I really did appreciate it”
10/18/2022 Review submitted online
“I have been going to Christine at Hearing Associates for about 7 years now & she has given me my life back with fitting me with hearing aids that work perfectly for me❗ She is so sweet, kind & caring. ”
09/27/2022 Review submitted online
“Stu is all you could ask for in an audiologist. He's knowledgeable, kind, caring, and goes the extra mile whenever it will benefit his patients. We've gone there for years and would never go anywhere else because of their excellent service after the sale. The walk-in hours for repairs is especially appreciated. ”
09/15/2022 Review submitted online
“Great people Got me in ahead of schedule very pleasant people and very thorough thank you very much”
09/12/2022 Review submitted online
“Have never experienced a less than excellent visit, whether it be a scheduled appointment or stop in. Always get my needs taken care efficiently and pleasantly!”
08/07/2022 Review submitted online
“I have worn hearing aids almost 30 years now, first with Gary and now with Stu. I trust Hearing Associates completely! The gals at the desk greet you with a smile and make you feel welcome.”
07/20/2022 Review submitted online
“Christine takes excellent care of my hearing aids and my ears. Knowledgeable, pleasant and excellent to work with. She listens and has great suggestions! She really cares about her patients! ”
07/11/2022 Review submitted online
“Good customer service. Staff were friendly and courteous.”
06/03/2022 Review submitted online
“A+ service and consultation. Would highly recommend .”
05/31/2022 Review submitted online
“Very professional. Friendly & informative”
05/25/2022 Review submitted online
“They are always helpful. Like the open hours if you have a problem with your hearing aids you can drop them off. Great staff!”
04/28/2022 Review submitted online
“I have been going to the Hearing Associates for 2 years now. The staff are always friendly and understanding. Always on schedule. Office is clean and fresh.”
04/22/2022 Review submitted online
“I’ve had a long time experience with Hearing Associates beginning with their help with my aged mother’s lessened hearing ability to counseling me with my own personal experience of hearing loss. Hearing is too important to leave to online apparatus that may function well enough to recognize a car horn or a barking dog, but if you’re wanting to actually hear the beauty of a violin concerto or the happy lilt of a grandchild’s laughter, you need the best..... Hearing Associates.”
04/10/2022 Review submitted online
“Wonderful staff. Hearing aids work great.”
04/09/2022 Review submitted online
“Every one was very professional and respectfully courteous. Everything was explained very well.”
03/07/2022 Review submitted online
“Very prompt, knowledgeable, thorough and friendly.”
02/24/2022 Review submitted online
“had an issue with my appointment, but the staff was able to work their magic and manage to get me in the same day, so I didn't have to make a new appointment and come back another day. Thank you”
02/11/2022 Review submitted online
“Great people. Friendly, professional and courteous.”
01/03/2022 Review submitted online
“Great experience ”
11/30/2021 Review submitted online
“Christine and the entire staff are always so helpful in addressing any issues I might be experiencing.”
11/13/2021 Review submitted online
“Professional and efficient. Pleasant interaction. ”
11/02/2021 Review submitted online
“Dr. Rowe was very courteous and helpful with my hearing test.”
10/27/2021 Review submitted online
“It's not surprising that Hearing Associates has expanded service to so many communities in N Iowa and S Minnesota because of the level of professional knowledge, capability and service all employees provide. That fact, and also that of being a proven, long-time provider for the hearing impaired , keeps those of us needing their services in regular contact with them. We appreciate you!”
10/21/2021 Review submitted online
“I was having trouble getting adequate volume out of my hearing aids, and instead of getting help I just put them aside for about eight months. I now thought I needed them because hearing some of the younger students while subbing at the middle school was getting difficult. Within fifteen minutes Carmen diagnosed the problem and I was hearing as good as day one. I learned better care of the hearing aids on my part and asking for help when needed makes things a whole lot better. Thanks Carmen!!!”
10/18/2021 Review submitted online
“My experience with Rachael was very good. I had also met her previously in November, when I accompanied my grandson to an appointment, as our daughter was recovering from Covid 19. Rachael was very competent, made both of the exams as easy as possible, and explained the results in easy-to-understand language. I'm very satisfied with the service I received.”
05/12/2021 Review submitted online
“Always treated with the best service for many years ”
04/14/2021 Review submitted online
“Very impressed with Dr. Trembath. He was very thorough about answering all of my questions and explaining my hearing loss and options to help. Thankful that I choose the hearing associates and Dr. Trembath! ”
12/30/2020 Review submitted online
“This is a long review, but please take the time to read this! I would highly recommend Dr. Jeff King at Hearing Associates. He is wonderful with kids. We have a 5 year old d/hoh son with severe bilateral hearing loss. Even with hearing aids, weekly speech and d/hoh therapy sessions his speech is still very delayed. Dr. King is very patient, enunciates words so that he can better understand and can use some functional ASL to communicate with him. Recently, one of my son's hearing aids stopped working and I contacted Hearing Associates. They were able to get us in the very next day! Unfortunately, the hearing aid was not repairable. Dr. King personally called into the manufacturer and the warranty on his hearing aids expired FIVE days prior. Dr. King was able to talk them into extending the warranty an extra 6 months and they expedited the repair and shipment of the hearing aid at no cost to us! Keep in mind, we had never even seen him before, so all that effort for someone that he had never met and wasn't even his patient at that time. When the hearing aid came in, Dr. King aligned with my son's previous provider to transfer his most recent settings to program the hearing aid without us having to drive to Des Moines. He also coordinated with my son's speech therapist and the AEA's speech therapist, d/hoh teacher, and audiologist. I do not know what kind of service most people receive, but his commitment to patient care and care coordination really impressed us. My son really likes Dr. King and cooperates with him really well (which is often difficult with a very active 5-year old boy!). That goes a long way in obtaining reliable hearing screening results to ensure that his hearing aids are programmed to an optimal setting for him. Additionally, the Hearing Associates office staff are exceptional! They are so friendly and kind every single time I call. They are very helpful and accommodating. They have a walk-in clinic which has been a life saver for us when we need quick troubleshooting. My son's hearing loss is very personal and dear to me, as this truly impacts a large portion of his life. Hearing Associates makes us feel like his care is important to them-- like they truly care about him. If you are reading this, researching for a new audiology center, don't go just anywhere. Go to Hearing Associates where you can be assured that your best interest will be their primary goal.”
06/05/2020 Review submitted online
“Thank you. Wonderful service!”
03/09/2020 Review received via mail
“Good hearing test, very nice to do business with. ”
10/29/2019 Review received via mail
“Very friendly staff.”
06/12/2019 Review received via mail
“The staff, from entering to leaving, is very patient centered and service oriented. I have had nothing but excellent experiences, education, help, and kindness on this new journey. Megan and Stuart are both extremely knowledgeable and helpful in making the right choice. I look forward to a long relationship with Hearing Associates and truly cannot day enough about the team as a whole and how kind they are. Very service oriented which is hard to find. Thank you. ”
05/18/2019 Review submitted online
“Tanya Harper Rowe was awesome! Gained trust, explanations super, all exceeded expectations and Merv seems to be on board. ”
05/09/2019 Review received via mail
“My mother loves Tanya Harper Rowe. She is so personable and professional. She truly wants the best for her! ”
01/23/2019 Review received via mail
“I remember taking my dad for his hearing aids after (late 1990's) with Stuart. Now it's my turn and with Stuart! ”
06/20/2018 Review received via mail
“Takes time and explains everything. Real interest in patient outcome! Thanks. ”
04/23/2018 Review received via mail
“Rachael is my original person to see although when I go in as a walk-in I may see any of the staff. I trusted & enjoyed Rachael from the start, but no matter who I see I am always happy with how quickly I am seen and how promptly my issue is taken care of. I would not go anywhere else for my hearing aids!”
04/16/2018 Review submitted online
“She was very professional and informative. ”
04/12/2018 Review received via mail
“I liked that I felt comfortable with her. ”
04/11/2018 Review received via mail
“Jeff King, very personable and interested in me as a patient. He was very patient and explained everything and was never in a hurry!!! You are lucky he is an employee. ”
12/28/2017 Review received via mail
“Was very knowledgeable. Explained well. ”
12/13/2017 Review received via mail
“I have a moment to review my experiences with Hearing Associates. Surveys, are difficult; as I'm totally blind, & have been that way since birth. If I were to rate Hearing Associates on a scale of 1 to 10, it most definitely would get a 10. I'm good friends with Alex, Director of Operations for Hearing Associates. He & I are members of the River City Barbershop Chorus. For a long time, he has been wanting me to get my hearing checked, as he felt that Hearing Associates would be able to help me. Because of other health issues, that suggestion was put on hold for a while. Once those issues were resolved, an appointment was made. There are no words that will adequately describe the feelings I have for this place. Everything was done & handled in an as professional a way that I know of. Before I started writing this, I had the opportunity to review some of the comments, & I echo the sentiments expressed. Alex, & those who are a part of this wonderful staff, are truly a class act. They truly care about the people they seek to help. I myself, have been to Hearing Associates 3 different times. I'm so happy with Kristine, & the way she has worked with me on my new Hearing Aid's. It has been a unique experience; in that it was the first time she had worked with someone who was totally blind. She did great! & was so thorough in answering whatever questions I may have had. The friendship which has come about, is priceless. I have since, sent an email to Alex, & asked him to share it with Staff. I have nothing but positives for this place. I can't wait for my next visit in September. ”
07/17/2017 Review submitted online
“Hearing Associate's is a wonderful place. They care about their patients and are passionate about providing an excellent experience. They go above and beyond to listen to every need and show the ways that we can improve hearing and enhance the quality of life. They also are compassionate about the community and frequently donate money from their sales to local charities. ”
07/14/2017 Review submitted online
“Rachael did a great job from the first test to the end with the hearing aids. Explained everything very good. ”
01/10/2017 Review received via mail
“Everyone here is so nice and friendly and Christine is a good listener and cares. This is one appointment I look forward to and I see a lot of Doc. Thank you much for a great team. :)”
09/27/2016 Review received via mail
“I liked the friendly service and experienced people. ”
06/01/2016 Review received via mail
“It was a good experience. She was very nice, very cordial.”
11/04/2015 Review verified by phone
“He was very personable and he took the time to actually explain what he was doing.”
05/28/2015 Review verified by phone
“She was very good very good at communicating.”
03/19/2015 Review verified by phone
“He was very good with my son. ”
01/12/2015 Review verified by phone
“He was very personable, very kind, very understanding, and very patient. ”
11/06/2014 Review verified by phone
“Compared to others I've dealt with in the past, he seemed to have a better understanding and good overall knowledge about which way I should go. ”
04/01/2014 Review verified by phone
“He was more than helpful and gave me very useful information. ”
03/12/2014 Review verified by phone
“They took time to explain his situation and they were very kind.”
08/13/2013 Review verified by phone
“They were very nice, great with babies.”
07/20/2013 Review verified by phone
“They were very nice.”
05/01/2013 Review verified by phone
“He's very good; works straight to the point spend time with the client and answer questions.”
02/22/2013 Review verified by phone
“She was down to earth and explained everything very well”
10/05/2012 Review verified by phone
“They were good with kids.”
08/29/2012 Review verified by phone
“They were nice”
08/24/2012 Review verified by phone
“Very professional and friendly.”
03/06/2012 Review verified by phone
“Very helpful and explained things well.”
12/16/2011 Review verified by phone
Clinic details
Hearing Associates has been serving the needs of individuals in northern Iowa and Southern Minnesota since 1987. We provide comprehensive hearing and balance testing and hearing aid services to patients living in Mason City, Iowa and the surrounding areas. We’re committed to helping you overcome your hearing and balance conditions. We service patients of all ages and we are prepared to give you all you need to get the most out of life.
We have nine locations throughout northern Iowa and southern Minnesota area to serve you.
Walk In Hours for hearing aid repairs and cleaning are from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm daily to serve your immediate needs.
Hearing care services
- Audiology & Hearing Aid Services
- In-depth, diagnostic hearing testing and evaluations
- Hearing device services including: fitting, maintenance, and repair
- Variety of hearing aid and noise protection products
- Earwax removal service
- Balance testing
- Aural rehabilitation
- Ongoing consultation
Hours of operation
Sunday | Closed |
Monday | 8 am - 5 pm |
Tuesday | 8 am - 5 pm |
Wednesday | 8 am - 5 pm |
Thursday | 8 am - 5 pm |
Friday | 8 am - 5 pm |
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
