Annie Ha, Au.D.

Doctor of Audiology

Dr. Annie Ha is a friendly, engaging and passionate audiologist. As a San Francisco audiologist she evaluates and treats patients with hearing loss. She is licensed by the State of California as an Audiologist and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology.

Dr. Ha attended the University of California, Davis where she received both a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. While working at San Francisco Hearing Center/Audiological Services of SF as an Administrator, she discovered the profession of audiology and hearing care services. She became fascinated with hearing aid technology and admired the close and collaborative relationship that audiologists have with their patients. She knew she found her calling and decided to pursue a career as an Audiologist. She received a Doctor of Audiology degree from the University of the Pacific in San Francisco and completed her residency at the non-profit Hearing and Speech Center of Northern California.

During her training Dr. Ha volunteered at Homeless Project Connect. She continues today to dedicate time to working with under-represented populations and helping ensure that everyone suffering from hearing loss stays connected with the sounds and people around them. Her passion for audiology keeps her focused on finding solutions to patients’ hearing concerns. She has a keen understanding of technology and how to combine her expertise with the right hearing aids to improve her patients’ hearing in the situations that matter the most to them.

Living in San Francisco, Annie enjoys cheering for the SF Giants and the 49ers. She looks forward to relaxing at home, playing games with her family, including her cat and dog.

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Rixon Rouse, Au.D.

Doctor of Audiology

Dr. Rixon Rouse is an attentive, detail oriented, and compassionate audiologist. He helps patients understand their natural hearing capabilities and collaborates with them to hear their best where it matters most  Dr. Rouse understands the value of an individualized approach to hearing health care.

Dr. Rouse completed a bachelor’s degree in linguistics and went on to get his doctorate in audiology from the University of Texas in Austin. As a graduate student he spent most of his time in clinics and research labs studying the effect of binaural hearing especially as it relates to localizing sound and perceiving speech in noisy environments.

Prior to joining the team at the San Francisco Hearing Center, Dr. Rouse worked at a large hospital system helping his patients with hearing, tinnitus and balance concerns thrive. Dr. Rouse enjoys supervising student clinicians and sharing in the joy of providing hearing healthcare.

Dr. Rouse holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence in audiology from the American Speech Language Hearing Association, is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology, and is a California licensed Audiologist.

When not helping others hear better at San Francisco Hearing Center, Dr. Rouse can be found enjoying San Francisco Parks or hiking though the California wilderness with his husband and two small dogs.

Lisa Monardi, Au.D.

Doctor of Audiology

Dr. Lisa Monardi has been an Audiologist for over 18 years helping patients of all ages with hearing loss and tinnitus. She received her Doctor of Audiology degree from Salus University in Pennsylvania and completed her residency at the Ear Institute. Dr. Monardi has worked for a major hearing aid manufacturer, presenting nationally on hearing device technologies.

Dr Monardi loves being the CEO of San Francisco Hearing Center and Marin Hearing Center. As the top private practice in the Bay area she brings together expert clinicians with the latest advancements in sound technology to deliver unparalleled results. Clearer hearing is possible! She is licensed by the Speech-Language and Audiology Board in California and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology.

Outside the office, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, exploring the bay area and doing her part to make the world a safer place for everyone.

Jonah Nishihira

Hearing Aid Specialist

Jonah Nishihira is an exceptional hearing aid specialist. He is passionate about improving people’s hearing and helping them enjoy life to the fullest. With over 16 years of experience fitting hearing devices, he understands sound technology and uses best practices to ensure his patients get the best results.

Jonah attended California State University, San Francisco where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Disorders. Jonah goes above and beyond to help others and stays informed on the latest developments and technology in hearing healthcare.

Over the course of his career Jonah has developed a passion and drive to ensure that his patients get the best available hearing care for life! He makes himself available for his patients and is there when they need anything. He ensures every hearing aid he fits is adjusted precisely to each patient’s prescriptive target using real ear measures. His patients can hear to their full potential and as a result, they engage more. Some of his greatest successes have been when patients come in for a follow-up appointment and they are hearing better than ever. He understands that hearing improvement is a journey and he is there to help navigate the road to better hearing.

When not working at San Francisco Hearing Center, Jonah enjoys traveling, dining out and spending time with family. He is also an avid fan of movies and music.

Melissa Lau

Patient Care Coordinator & Insurance Billing Specialist

Melissa Lau joined San Francisco Hearing Center in July of 2018.  She was born and raised in the Bay Area.  She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of San Francisco.  She is bilingual in Cantonese and English.  She is fairly new to the medical office field and enjoys its challenges.  In her free time, she enjoys playing video games and watching Netflix dramas like Scandal.  

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