Local care, close by
Dr. Emily McMahan, AuD
Burlingame patients come to us because we are the closest independent audiology practice for many of them, and because they want more than a big-box hearing aid transaction. We provide diagnostic testing, real-ear-verified fittings, tinnitus care, and repairs, with the same audiologist each visit.
For Burlingame patients specifically, that means care led by Dr. Emily McMahan, AuD, whose focus is tinnitus and complex hearing needs — the reason many patients seek her out specifically. Read more about Dr. McMahan.
At a glance
- Burlingame patients can see Dr. Emily McMahan, AuD at California Hearing Center's San Mateo office.
- Recommendations are honest and independent — matched to your needs and budget, not to a sales quota.
- From a first hearing test to advanced tinnitus treatment, the full range of care is under one roof.
Living under SFO's flight path and what it means for your hearing
Much of Burlingame sits beneath SFO's arrival and departure corridors, and residents near the Bayfront or Broadway know the sound of jets overhead. Everyday overflight noise is usually more nuisance than hazard — but occupational exposure is different. If you work at or near the airport, in the Bayfront hotels, or around ground equipment, years on the job can quietly add up to noise-induced hearing loss. It is gradual and easy to miss until conversations start slipping, so a baseline hearing test — and custom protection where it makes sense — is simple prevention.
From Burlingame Avenue to the Bayfront
Burlingame packs a lot into a small city: the walkable Burlingame Avenue and Broadway shopping districts, the leafy Easton Addition, Washington Park, and the Bayfront hotel row that backs right up to SFO. That range matters for hearing care — a retiree strolling Burlingame Ave has very different listening needs than someone working the airport hotels or commuting the Bayshore. We fit and verify hearing aids for those specific environments, and we keep Mills-Peninsula-area patients close to home for follow-up.
The hearing aids we fit
If tinnitus is part of why you are looking, technology choice narrows quickly — one current flagship has no tinnitus program at all, while others build in configurable sound therapy. Our San Mateo office covers both the devices and the wider tinnitus care around them, so the conversation is not only about which hearing aid.
Getting to us from Burlingame
About 10 minutes from our San Mateo office, straight up El Camino or the 101. We are an easy drive from Burlingame Avenue, Broadway, the Mills-Peninsula area, and the Bayfront hotels, all within roughly 10 minutes of the office. Call 650-342-9449 and we'll help you plan the visit around parking and timing.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr. Emily McMahan, AuD
Does Dr. Emily McMahan see patients from Burlingame?
Yes. Dr. Emily McMahan, AuD, sees patients from Burlingame at our San Mateo office. Her practice is focused on tinnitus care. Read more about Dr. McMahan.
What does Dr. McMahan focus on?
Dr. McMahan has built her work around tinnitus — evaluation, sound therapy, counseling, and Lenire — spending more time on the details general appointments often skip.
How do I book with Dr. McMahan specifically?
Call 650-342-9449 and ask for a tinnitus consultation. We'll match you with the right appointment and location.