Welcome to Optimum Audiology.
Since 1991, Dr. Mendoza has been helping people improve their hearing and is dedicated to providing the highest quality audiology services across the High Desert. As an independently owned audiology practice, we provide flexible solutions for hearing loss and offer products from a variety of leading hearing aid manufacturers.
We invite you to schedule a consultation with Dr. Mendoza.
Our team looks forward to meeting you!
Our services include, comprehensive hearing testing, hearing aid fitting, tinnitus management, custom hearing protection, testing and treatment for balance disorders and much more.
Our practice has extensive experience working with all branches of the military and recently began working with NASA. Dr. Mendoza also offers concierge and telehealth audiology services outside of Apple Valley.
We are proud to offer billing services for most major insurances, to save you the hassle.
Welcome from our audiologist, Dr. Kristi Mendoza
Optimum Audiology also offers cognitive screening as a part of a functional hearing assessment. This is an advanced testing protocol which incorporates hearing and cognitive function through a battery of tests.
This assessment is provided at an additional cost but provides answers for families concerned with dementia, memory issues, and Alzheimers.
Working with patients from pediatric to adults, Dr. Mendoza’s biggest joy is helping her patients to hear and enjoy a better & healthier hearing lifestyle. Dr. Mendoza also has extensive experience working with veterans and is in the network for providing care. In her private life, Dr. Mendoza enjoys gardening, going to the beach, taking pictures and spending time with her three adult children.
Dr. Mendoza has been an audiologist and hearing aid dispenser in California since 1991. She attended UCSB for her B.A., CSULB for her M.A., and A.T. Still University for her Au.D. She has worked in private practice and for a large manufacturing company of hearing aids as an Outside Representative.
Today, Dr. Mendoza owns Optimum Audiology in Apple Valley, CA where she provides a wide range of audiology services. Including fitting of best hearing aids and multiple manufacturers. She also offers concierge in home services and Telehealth in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange Counties.
Ask an expert at Optimum Audiology! If you have any questions about hearing loss or hearing tests, tinnitus, ear wax removal, or any other hearing matters, contact our audiologist today so we can help.
A warm welcome - We’d love to hear what made you decide to have your hearing tested. Maybe a family member suggested a visit or you’re missing the clarity of words.
Look in your ears - We will take a look in your ears to eliminate associated issues such as ear wax, blockages or damage to the eardrum.
Enter the sound booth - The testing is simple and lasts approximately 20 minutes. You will wear headphones and let us know when you hear sounds by pressing a button.
Review results - The review will last approximately 20 minutes while we explain about your hearing results and how it correlates to your concerns. Solutions and necessary referrals will be provided at this time.
The best way to choose the correct hearing aid is to see an audiologist who takes into account the entire hearing and balance system. The test results obtained and your lifestyle determine the most appropriate hearing aid.
The best treatment for tinnitus is to have a tinnitus assessment, which happens alongside a hearing test. A detailed history and assessment provides answers for the best solution.
An audiologist treats disorders of the hearing and balance system.
Yes, it might surprise you that earwax that is impacted can cause a 40% decrease in your hearing which is immediately improved when the wax is removed.