Mills-Peninsula Audiology is a state-designated regional center for the Newborn Hearing Screening Program and also accepts referrals from other participating newborn health care organizations.

Mills-Peninsula audiologists are specialists trained in the diagnostic assessment of hearing disorders, prevention of hearing loss and provision of nonmedical auditory rehabilitation services for people of all ages.

Mills Health Center
100 S. San Mateo Drive, 3rd Floor
San Mateo, CA 94401
Scheduling 650-696-4538

• Services

Services

Newborn hearing screening program
Under state-mandated guidelines, babies born at Mills-Peninsula are screened for hearing loss. Hearing tests are done in the Family Birth Center when babies are just a few hours old.

Diagnostic infant follow-up
Babies who do not pass the hearing screening for both ears are referred to Mills Health Center for a complete diagnostic evaluation. As a regional center for the Newborn Hearing Screening Program, Mills-Peninsula accepts referrals from other participating health care organizations.

Diagnostic audiological evaluations and hearing aid fittings
Services for adults and children referred by primary care physicians, ear, nose and throat specialists (ENT), San Mateo County, California Children's Services (CCS), and Medi-CAL.

Diagnostic auditory brainstem response (ABR)
Test detects whether communication pathway between the brain and ear is functioning properly. It also determines hearing ability in people who are difficult to test.

SCAN test for Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)
Children and adults can be screened to determine the presence of central auditory processing difficulties. A current audiological evaluation is needed prior to this test.

Hearing aid dispensing
Each hearing instrument is carefully chosen based on individual needs, style preference and budget. Digital, programmable and discrete (small) hearing aids are available with the latest technology.

Courtesy hearing aid consultation
Bring in current hearing test results (audiogram) to a free one-hour appointment. Discuss hearing aid needs, devices, styles, technology, pricing and accessories available through Mills-Peninsula. Appointment required.

Free walk-in hearing aid clinic
Every Thursday, 1 to 3 p.m. No appointment required. Services include in-house hearing aid and earmold repairs for devices purchased through Mills-Peninsula.

Dizziness testing
If you are experiencing significant dizziness or vertigo, your doctor can refer you for testing to determine the cause and possible treatment options. We use a painless and non-invasive camera technology called videonystagmography (VNG).


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