ChEARS Hearing Center
A message from ChEARS Hearing Center about COVID-19:
Considering the current situation, we are taking all necessary precautions. All patients will be seen by appointment ONLY. Please wear a facial covering mask to your appointment. We will be following the CDC recommended safety, sanitation and disinfection precautions for our patients and staff. Thanks for your understanding during these changing times! We look forward to seeing you soon.
Clinic staff
Robert Faillace
Dr. Robert A. Faillace earned his doctorate degree in Audiology and has been providing hearing services in the San Diego area for over 25 years. He is a member of the American Speech and Hearing Association, a Fellow in the American Academy of Audiology and an adjunct professor at San Diego State University.
He is dedicated to the profession as evidenced by the care he takes with every patient as well as the many lectures and community services he provides for the hard of hearing in San Diego.
Lucia Kearney
Dr. Lucia Kearney earned her Doctor of Audiology degree from the Joint Doctoral program in Audiology at San Diego State University and the University of California San Diego. She completed her clinical externship experience at Rady Children's Hospital San Diego where she specialized in pediatric diagnostic testing, hearing aid programming and management, implantable bone conduction devices, and cochlear implant mapping.
A native of Argentina, Dr. Kearney is fluent in Spanish and loves working with people of all ages and backgrounds.
Nicholas Faillace
Dr. Nicholas Faillace holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences from the University of Colorado at Boulder, and was awarded his Doctor of Audiology degree from the Joint Doctoral Program of Audiology at San Diego State University and the University of California San Diego. His doctoral research was focused on comparing new stimuli for neurodiagnostic evaluation via Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) testing.
Dr. Faillace believes in a personal, patient-centered approach to hearing healthcare, considering the needs of the patient first and foremost, to build excellent rapport and ensure desired outcomes.
Clinic reviews
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“The personnel at ChEARS Hearing Center always greet with a smile, handle emergencies with grace and when we meet with Dr. Kearney she doesn’t rush through the appointment. It’s always a pleasure to go there.”
“Chears is a highly professional organization--courteous, friendly and extremely helpful. They are sensitive, bright and cheery and "get the job done." I am grateful for each and everyone.”
Clinic details
Hours of operation
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm |
| Friday | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
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Accepted forms of payment
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- MasterCard
- American Express
- Cash
- Check
- Debit
- Insurance accepted, please call for details