Our Staff

Gary Hammers, HIS

Gary Hammers, HIS

Hearing Instrument Specialist

Bio coming soon.

Doug Suarez, HIS

Doug Suarez, HIS

Hearing Instrument Specialist

Hi, my name is Doug Suarez. For the last 13 years I have been a Hearing Instrument Specialist with Audibel and Hammers Hearing. I was born and raised in Peru, IL and currently live in Peru with my wife, Breanne and my 3 sons. My family and I hold a great importance on community and family, as they have owned and operated Koolmaster Co, Inc for over 60 years, and after receiving my Bachelor’s Degree from Illinois State University, I knew I wanted to work somewhere that held the same values and beliefs as my family and I. Having known the Hammers family since high school, I knew they were a family I wanted to work with, and that is when I found my passion in helping people to achieve better hearing. Being able to reconnect people with the world around them is not only a fulfilling career, but it is also life changing.

Not only do I love the relationships that I am able to build with my patients, but I love getting to see, first hand, their reactions to sounds that they have not heard in a very long time, if ever. By taking the first step and choosing Audibel and Hammers Hearing, you are choosing an extended family, a lifetime of support and service, and most importantly a better way of living. I thank you for choosing us, and I look forward to educating you about the importance of your hearing health, and learning along side you about your hearing loss and to help you start hearing all those sounds that you’ve been missing.

Julie Hammers, PSC

Julie Hammers, PSC

Patient Services Coordinator

Bio coming soon.

Kathleen Smoode

Kathleen Smoode

My name is Kathy Smoode and I have worked in the medical field for over 25 years. I enjoy working with people, am very outgoing, and I’m always willing to help wherever I can. I am very confident that I will exceed in this position as I am willing to take on any challenge and learn all new things that come my way.

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Customer Reviews

Been with Hammer hearing for 8 years, other than a few miner issues having a good experience with this hearing aid. Getting time for a new hearing aid and it will be from Hammer.

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Cindy Burcar, on Google

U both were really nice.i had a good experience.take care! have a great weekend to u both.

Marilyn Sue Decker, on Google

Doug Suarez is a competent, knowledgeable professional. The entire staff is courteous & helpful. My hearing and understanding of my parameters have improved. Very satisfied with service provided.

John Morscheiser, on Google

I am your guy if looking for comparison reviews locally as l have actually been examined at three offices in the past six months in Peru, Ottawa. Although the actual test booth AR the Ottawa office is obviously dated Becca gave me a terrific exam and her findings were the...

Randall Kakara, on Google

Friendly place, clean waiting room. Tricia the best you don't wait long, she talks to you not at you.

Peggy Gomez, on Google

Becca has been doing a wonderful job fine tuning my hearing aids to meet my hearing deficiencies. She listens well and applies her vast knowledge and understanding of hearing impaired struggles.

DES57, on Google

Doug helped me with my needs and took his time explaining things to me. I go next week to get my new hearing aids.

Betsy Stalker, on Google

My hearing aids would not sync to my phone or app. I was immediately helped and within five minutes there were up and going again. Thank you Hammers!

Mike Ketter, on Google

Trisha did an excellent job of answering questions and explaining/covering options to address hearing issues. She provides great customer service. Many thanks.

Wayne Stone, on Google

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