Hearing, Balance and Speech Center, HearingLife - Hamden

Open now by appointment! 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
1869 Dixwell Ave Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 936-6797

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Patrick Risko,
HAD

Lic #455

Patrick Risko was born in Philadelphia and moved to Connecticut when he was 14 years old. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Western Connecticut State University, and had a successful career in banking and finance. Patrick desired a career change, and chose the field of hearing healthcare due to his family history of hearing loss. Patrick wanted to help others and their families improve their quality of life through improved hearing.

Having worked as a hearing care provider for several years now, he has acquired extensive knowledge of the diagnostic process. Patrick is a very personable, caring person who came to HearingLife looking for a more rewarding path to help the hearing impaired. HearingLife offered him an opportunity to expand his knowledge and help more people hear better.

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Read 4 verified patient reviews for Hearing, Balance and Speech Center, HearingLife - Hamden! Their average review score is 3.75 () from 4 reviews.

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“The audiologist who took care of my hearing aids was wonderful, efficient, and extremely knowledgeable. Thank you for excellent care. The receptionist got me an appointment so quickly and was so welcoming. It was a pleasure doing business with them and I will absolutely continue to do so and highly recommend them. Thank you.”

Elizabeth H. of Hamden, CT   
03/06/2024    Review submitted online

“Pete Bromley was professional and helpful throughout my appointment. I feel comfortable working with him.”

James O. of Hamden, CT   
05/22/2023    Review submitted online

“I cannot begin to express how disappointed I am in the Hearing Balance & Speech Center (a Hearing Life center) in Hamden and Waterbury, CT. In October 2022 my wife and I purchased expensive hearing aids. The contract on page 3 stated, “… After the trial period a member is allowed up to 3 visits within the first year … at no cost. “. We were told that this allowed us 3 free visits to tune up the hearing aids. In May of 2023 my wife and I want to have the hearing aids adjusted and checked. At the visit we were told there would be a charge. When we objected the audiologist stated that the phrase “visits within the first year” applied to Dec 31, 2022, the end of the calendar year of the purchase and not 12 months from transaction date. We then called the salesperson who did not call us back. According to Collins dictionary, Law Insider and other sources, the definition of this phrase “Within one year as used herein means the year preceding the date of occurrence of this transaction. The definition of year is “a period of 365 or 366 days.” Based on their reaction I do not recommend this company to anyone looking for hearing aids. There are cheaper places where the service cannot be any worse than the Hearing Balance & Speech Center. ”

Bruce P. of Milford, CT   
05/10/2023    Review submitted online

“Punctual and professional. Ask questions and they were receptive to answering them. They pay attention and were able to answer your questions in a timely manner.”

Easter H. of New Haven, CT   
03/15/2023    Review submitted online

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Clinic details

Your hearing is our expertise

HearingLife is your hearing experts in the Hamden area. We are experienced hearing care professionals taking the time to get to know you and your hearing loss needs.  This ensures that we find the right solution based on lifestyle and budget for each client.

We offer many locations throughout the US, a few links in CT are listed here. For a location near you, visit our website. 

Our Hamden office is located on the corner of Dixwell Ave and Benham St. Home Depot is across from our building and a shopping strip mall shares the parking lot with us. 

Hearing care services

We offer complete services including:

  • Hearing tests 
  • Hearing evaluations and recommendations
  • Hearing aid sales
  • Hearing aid repairs
  • Hearing aid fittings
  • Hearing aid accessories
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Product demonstrations
  • Hearing aid batteries 

Contact us for a complete list of all services provided at this location.

 

Amenities

Convenient parking

Convenient parking

Curbside service

Curbside service

Assistive listening devices

Assistive listening devices

Financing available

Financing available

Tinnitus

Tinnitus

(203) 936-6797

Hours of operation

SundayClosed
Monday9 am - 5 pm
by appointment
Tuesday9 am - 5 pm
by appointment
Wednesday9 am - 5 pm
by appointment
Thursday9 am - 5 pm
by appointment
Friday9 am - 5 pm
by appointment
SaturdayClosed

Visit our other locations

HearingLife - Branford
11 Harrison Ave
Branford, CT 06405

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HearingLife - Avon
47 W Main St
Avon, CT 06001

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Amenities

Convenient parking

Convenient parking

Curbside service

Curbside service

Assistive listening devices

Assistive listening devices

Financing available

Financing available

Tinnitus

Tinnitus

Clinic links

Accepted forms of payment

  • Visa
  • MasterCard
  • Cash
  • Check
  • Debit
  • Financing available for those who qualify
  • Insurance accepted, please call for details
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