Colorado Springs Ear Associates
Joseph L. Hegarty, M.D.
Otology & Neurotology
2950 Professional Pl. Suite 100
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904
Phone: (719) 667-1327
Fax: (719) 667-1328

Welcome to Colorado Springs Ear Associates. Dr. Joseph Hegarty specializes in the care of the Hearing and Balance systems including surgical and non-surgical treatments for hearing loss and balance disorders. Our office is open Monday through Friday (8am-5:30pm) and is conveniently located in the Union Medical Campus.

Colorado Springs Ear Associates specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of the following disorders:

• Hearing Loss
• Ear Infections and Perforations
• Balance Disorders, Dizziness and Vertigo
• Meniere's Disease
• Tinnitus (Ear Ringing)
• Tumors of the Ear and Skull Base
• Ear Surgery for Hearing Improvement
• Hearing Aid Sales & Service

Our Doctors:

Joseph L. Hegarty, M.D. is a board-certified physician specializing in Otology, Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery. Dr. Hegarty completed his undergraduate studies at Cornell University, graduating with honors.  After graduating with honors from his medical school class at Jefferson Medical College, Dr. Hegarty completed a 5-year Otolaryngology residency and a 2-year cochlear physiology fellowship at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Following his residency, Dr. Hegarty completed an additional 2-year Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco under the direction of Robert Jackler, M.D. Dr. Hegarty has been practicing in Colorado since 2001. His practice is limited to diseases of the hearing and balance systems.

Michael Iliff, Au.D., is a clinically certified audiologist. He obtained his bachelor's degree in Communicative Disorders from the University of the Redlands in Calfornia and his Masters in Audiology from San Diego State University. His Doctorate in Audiology was completed at the Arizona School of Health Sciences. He joined Colorado Springs Ear Associates in 2016. Dr. Iliff's services include comprehensive hearing rehabilitation, including hearing aids, surgically implanted devices (BAHA and Cochlear Implants) and assistive listening devices.

Dr. Iliff has served on numerous boards serving the hearing impaired, served as a technology consultant for many major hearing aid manufacturers and has used hearing technology for many years due to his own hearing loss. ”As someone who is hearing impaired and uses hearing technology, I have always felt the most satisfaction when I have been able to apply my experience and education to give someone the gift of hearing once again.”

Chelsea Matesi, Au.D. is a Doctor of Audiology with advanced training in a University setting.  She graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with her bachelor’s degree.  She then went on to receive her Doctorate in Audiology (Au.D.) from Gallaudet University in Washington, DC.  Dr. Matesi completed her fourth year externship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Eye and Ear Institute.

Dr. Matesi has roots in Monument, Colorado.  She is excited to be back in her beautiful mountain state.  When she is not working, she enjoys swimming, cheering on the Nebraska Cornhusker football team, and exploring the outdoors.

Dr. Matesi’s specialties include hearing diagnostic testing, balance testing, implantable devices, and hearing aids.  Additionally, she is proficient in American Sign Language.

John Molina, Au.D. is a Doctor of Audiology, specializing in hearing rehabilitation.  His undergraduate degree in Communicative Disorders was from University of Northern Colorado followed by his Masters Degree in the same field from San Diego State University.  His Doctorate of Audiology is obtained from Salus University. 

Dr. Molina has a child with a hearing impairment, adding to his passion to help our patients with hearing loss.  Dr. Molina is also a board member of Sertoma, a non-profit organization is dedicated to helping hearing and language impaired individuals who cannot afford rehabilitative services on their own.