Better hearing and a better quality of life can be yours for many years with the help of the right hearing professional. At Heart of Illinois Hearing, we pride ourselves on developing long-term relationships with our clients. Relationships based on unsurpassed personal service that begins the first time you walk through our doors and continues long after your initial appointment.

With over 40 years of combined experience, Derrick Heflin and John Chobanian are among the most seasoned hearing aid specialists in Illinois. Both have a long history of working with deaf and hearing-impaired individuals, and both care deeply about serving their communities. That’s why they both practice only a few miles from where they grew up, in locations designed to serve the heart of the state. When you come here, you can expect thoughtful service and well-designed hearing aids that let you rejoin the world around you. Make an appointment today and receive a free evaluation!

Derrick Heflin, HIS

Derrick Heflin, HIS
Hearing Instrument Specialist

  • Grew up in Pekin, IL
  • Graduated from Pekin Community High School in 1998
  • Went to Illinois Central College and then Illinois State University
  • Received Illinois license for Hearing Instrument Specialist in 2011
  • Worked at Connect Hearing for 7 years
  • Started Heart of Illinois Hearing in 2018
  • Been practicing for 7 years
John Chobanian, BC-HIS

John Chobanian, BC-HIS
Hearing Instrument Specialist

  • Grew up in Pekin, IL
  • Attended Pekin Community High School and then Illinois Central College
  • Started dispensing career in 1984 at Bergners Hearing aid center
  • 1998 received national board certification
  • 2018 started Heart of Illinois Hearing
  • Been practicing for 34 years

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