California Ear Institute was founded in 1968 and is dedicated solely to hearing health care for patients around the world. Our world-renowned surgeons have provided more than a quarter of a million visits for patients with a broad variety of otologic disorders. CEI is Northern California’s premier site for the treatment of ear-related disorders and is highly ranked among the world’s Centers of Excellence specializing in hearing and ear-related disorders. The Institute is famous as a site of referral for patients from whom treatment has not turned out as expected – particularly those who require second opinions, or revision surgical procedures, or both. CEI accepts most major private insurance plans for hearing testing services only. For detailed information about our current audiologic and surgical services, please see the "Services" tab.
About Us
Meet the Team
Dr. Joseph Roberson
Joseph B. Roberson
MD
Otology, Neurotology, Skull Base Surgery
CEO & Managing Partner – California Ear Institute
President – Let Them Hear Foundation
Dr. Joseph Roberson is an internationally renowned specialist in Otology, Neurotology, and Skull Base Surgery. He is Board Certified in Otolaryngology and Neurotology. He is the CEO and owner of the California Ear Institute. Dr. Roberson is a member of the American Neurotology Society and the AAO-HNS. He formerly served as the Chief of Otology-Neurotology-Skull Base Surgery at Stanford University and as a consultant for several industry leaders, including Cochlear Corporation, Advanced Bionics Corporation, Medtronics-Xomed, NeuroPace, and Acclarent. He is widely published in peer-reviewed medical journals and textbooks and authored a comprehensive book on Atresia-Microtia. He regularly presents to physicians and the general public in many different venues and locations worldwide. As Founder of the Let Them Hear Foundation, Dr. Roberson is active internationally and serves as President of the Foundation.
Haley (Roberson) Issichopoulos
MSM, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Haley is a Physician Assistant and medical provider in our office. She is a primary resource for medical questions related to the evaluation and treatment of atresia and microtia, both before surgery and as continued support in the months and years afterward. She additionally sees patients for pre and post-operative appointments and assists Dr. Roberson in the operating room. Haley also sees patients of her own in clinic, including new and established patients, and performs ear cleanings under the microscope. When not in the office, you can usually find her hiking, camping, traveling, cooking, trying new things, and photographing it all.
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Anthony Mique
BSN, RN
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Bessy Quesada Mejia
Surgical Technologist
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Irma Mora
Front Desk Supervisor
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Jokasta Cordon
Medical Assistant
Spanish Patient Liaison -
Marcelena Cushing
Surgery Scheduler
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Olessia Kuznetsov
Surgery Scheduler
Russian Patient Liaison -
Spencer Kirkland
IT
Facilities
Special Projects -
Tracy Scandlyn
Operations
Human Resources