Kristi Mendoza, Au.D.

Audiology • Visalia, CA • 4 California locations (Visalia, Apple Valley, La Verne, Jess Ranch) locations

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Optimum Audiology in Visalia, CA offers comprehensive hearing care including evaluations, hearing aid fittings and repairs, earwax removal, tinnitus treatment, and custom hearing protection. Led by Dr. Kristi Mendoza, the practice provides remote programming and curbside service options for patient convenience.

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Clinic Type

Audiology

Address

5215 West Noble Avenue, Suite 113, Visalia, CA 93277

Phone

(760) 503-1700

Email

info@optimumaudiology.com

Opening Hours

By appointment only

Website

https://www.optimumaudiology.com/locations/visalia-ca/

Telehealth

Remote programming capabilities for compatible hearing aids; curbside service options and mail-in repair services

Services Offered

Hearing evaluations
Hearing aid fittings
Hearing aid adjustments
Hearing aid repairs
Earwax removal
Tinnitus evaluations and treatment
Custom hearing protection
Captioned telephone assistance
Remote programming
Curbside service
Mail-in repairs

Technology & Equipment

Real Ear Measurement
calibrated hearing evaluation equipment
standardized testing protocols

Team

Dr. Kristi Mendoza, D.S. (implicit from text as Doctor) — Audiologist / Lead clinician

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

English

FAQs

How can we help you?

Hearing Test, Hearing Aid Fitting, Hearing Aid Repairs, Hearing Protection, Hearing Aid Batteries, Hearing Insurance

Social Media

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

Optimum Audiology: 5-star service mentioned (based on 248 reviews) (248 reviews)
Visalia Hearing Center: 5 out of 5 stars (18 reviews (Birdeye/Google); 1 verified review (Healthy Hearing))
Hear for Life Hearing Aid Center - Visalia: 2.67 out of 5 stars (6 reviews)

Patients praise

Professional, friendly, and knowledgeable staff
Prompt and attentive service
Clear explanation of testing and treatment processes
Helpful in resolving urgent issues for travelers or with existing hearing aids

Common complaints

Long wait times for appointments and phone support
Issues with hearing aid repairs and long turnaround times
Lack of understanding of the specific needs of hearing-impaired patients (e.g., communicating with lip readers)
Perceived lack of expertise among staff members

"Friendly, professional, prompt and very customer service oriented. The staff and Dr. Mendoza go out of their way to make the office experience and your improved hearing the best. Highly recommended."

— Optimum Audiology Patient Review

"Dr. Finnegan and his staff are the best! They are hands-on and attentive whenever I have a question or need assistance... I am grateful that Dr. Finnegan has stepped in after Dr. Shurson left."

— Chris H. (Visalia Hearing Center Patient)

"Every time I had an issue with my hearing aids they would send them out for repair and I would be without them from 2 weeks to over 2 months and I would have to call them all the time to get updates on them."

— George B. (Hear for Life Hearing Aid Center Patient)

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

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