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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.

6229 West 87th St.
Westchester, CA 90045

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Call or text: 213-715-4297

Monday through Friday, 9am–5pm

Westchester, CA location




    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

    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

    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

    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

    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. 

    Originally, he pursued a degree in Computer Science at El Camino College. In his free time, he enjoys cycling, exploring computer projects, and experimenting with technology. He began his career in audiology as an audiology technician, gaining a deep understanding of the hearing aid industry and hearing loss. He has since developed a passion for assisting individuals with learning loss and treating that loss with the advanced technology that hearing aids can offer.