Hearing Aid Associates is a Family-Owned Private Practice founded in 1972 by Patrick Ricchi. We provide FREE comprehensive Hearing Tests and Consultations. We fit all major brands of Digital/Programmable Hearing Aids, because of this, we will always fit you with what works best for your hearing loss, your lifestyle and your budget.
We provide full service, and repair all makes of hearing aids.
Patients who purchase their aids with Hearing Aid Associates get FREE Lifetime Personalized Service.
Fitting with written wearing schedule to ensure proper acclimation and long-term success
Quarterly 10-Point Cleaning and Check-Up
Yearly Hearing Exam
Hearing Aid Adjustments through Computer Programming and Reprogramming as needed or requested
Priority scheduling; when you need to see us, we can get you an appointment, even with very short notice.
Free in-office repairs
Hearing Aid Associates
"Hear for Life"
169 1st Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 442-0593
Darren graduated from Northern Vermont University - Johnson in 1995. He worked in Arizona and North Carolina before coming into the family practice in 2002. He is a Nationally Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist, and is licensed in both Massachusetts and Vermont as a Hearing Aid Dispenser. He has been the Owner, President and CEO of Hearing Aid Associates since February of 2016.
Darren lives in Becket with his wife Krista and son Sebastian. He is an massive fan of Formula 1 and Motocross. In his free time you'll find him outdoors both mountain biking and fishing with his friends and family.
Patrick founded the practice over 4 decades ago. He still is active in the practice but spends the vast majority of his time in the community providing service to those who have difficulty getting into the office in Pittsfield. He is a Nationally Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist, and is licensed in the both Massachusetts and Vermont as a Hearing Aid Dispenser.
Patrick is an avid golfer, loves riding his Harley, and enjoys spending time with his family and friends.