American Hearing & Balance’s Westchester (LAX Area) Office
Need an Office Closer to Westchester, CA?
For our clients in the Westchester LAX area, we have an office just for you. We offer hearing tests, hearing aids and other hearing loss solutions. Schedule an appointment with our Westchester hearing specialists today.
Don’t wait to treat hearing loss. Make an appointment at our Westchester, CA office today.
Meet Our Team
Keith Michaels, Au.D.
Doctor of Audiology, Hearing Instrument Specialist
Westchester and Manhattan Beach Offices
Keith Michaels, Au.D. is from a family of hearing care professionals. The Michaels family has six family members working in their eight different locations across the Los Angeles area.
Dr. Michaels received his master’s degree from CSULA, where renowned audiologists Dr. Miles Peterson and Dr. Peter Ivory guided him through his graduate work. He then went on to acquire his doctorate at the Florida University Premiere Program for Audiology. Dr. Michaels has helped fit thousands of people with hearing aids in the last several years and loves to work with people who have problems with their balance and/or vertigo.
Elizabeth Hernandez, B.A., HIS
Hearing Instrument Specialist
Los Angeles and Westchester Offices
Elizabeth Hernandez, B.A., HIS is a licensed Hearing Instrument Specialist. Elizabeth received her Bachelor of Arts in Communication Disorders from California State University, Los Angeles.
Elizabeth strives to provide an exceptional, tailored service to each and every one of her patients, from every cultural background to every hearing profile. Through her apprenticeships under several doctors she has developed a passion for guiding patients through the sometimes difficult but necessary hearing care journey.
Hermes Pineda, HIS
Hearing Instrument Specialist
Westchester and Marina del Rey Offices
Hermes Pineda is a licensed Hearing Instrument Specialist. A longtime family employee, Hermes initially worked with the company while in college and quickly realized he wanted to pursue a career in the field of audiology after helping patients with their hearing aids.
The skills and knowledge he has developed over the years has made him a natural when it comes to helping those with special hearing needs. Hermes is happy to help in both English and Spanish.
Ivan Villatora
Hearing Instrument Specialist trainee
Westchester Office
Ivan Villatoro is working to become a California licensed Hearing Instrument Specialist (HIS). He is currently a Hearing Instrument Specialist trainee for American Hearing and Balance. He is on schedule to gain his full professional licensure in 2025.
