AudioNova - Hollister
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About AudioNova in Hollister, MO

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Sam Tillman, Au.D., CCC-A
Sam Tillman was born and raised in Joplin, MO. He received his Bachelor’s degree in psychology at Brigham Young University and his Doctorate of Audiology at Central Michigan University. He completed his 4th year externship at The ENT Center/House of Hearing in Draper, Utah. His father’s hearing loss was influential in his decision to work in the field, and he strives to care for his patients as he would his own family. Dr. Tillman has been with AudioNova since 2019 and currently sees patients in the Joplin and Springfield locations. Dr. Tillman, his wife, Alyson, and their twin toddlers now live in Ozark, MO. In his free time, he loves to take his kayak out on fishing adventures or spend time with family. “I feel very fortunate to do what I do for a living. I get to make a very real difference in the lives of my patients—something I try not to take for granted. If I can improve someone’s quality of life, solve a problem, or ease a burden caused by hearing loss, then I feel successful.”

Audiology Services

Hearing Exams
We offer a comprehensive hearing exam to detect and diagnose levels of hearing loss.

Tinnitus Solutions
Our hearing experts can provide tools to manage tinnitus symptoms and get relief to those afflicted.

Hearing Aids
Get to know the latest features in hearing aid technology with in-person demonstration and product trials.
Hearing Aid Technology
AudioNova carries the very latest in hearing aid solutions from top-rated brands like Phonak, Unitron, and Sennheiser.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I use hearing protection?
You should always use hearing protection when engaging in high-noise recreational activities or work. These activities may include hunting, music concerts, motor sports, and/or construction. Noise-induced hearing loss can result from prolonged exposure to noise or a single, extremely loud event. The louder the sound, the quicker it can cause damage. If you notice ringing in your ears or temporary hearing loss after a loud noise exposure, the environment was too noisy and could be harmful. If that ringing or temporary hearing loss is persistent, it would be a good idea to contact us for a hearing evaluation.
Should I get my hearing tested?
If you suspect that you or a loved one may be experiencing hearing loss, it’s recommended that you seek help sooner rather than later. Hearing loss tends to develop gradually and is often noticeable to close friends and family well before the affected individual realizes it. Identifying and treating hearing loss promptly is crucial. Ignoring it could lead to significant long-term effects, such as increased risk of depression and dementia.
How much does a hearing test cost?
At Sound Advice by AudioNova, hearing tests are offered FREE of charge.
Hear & Now Blog
Find great articles on hearing health, hearing loss, hearing aids and tinnitus solutions on our frequently updated blog.
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Craig Gp
October 31, 2025
5.0 out of 5
I wanted to leave a review after having my hearing aids for several months. These were my first phonak hearing aids I have owned. I have not had any problems with them very user friendly. I want to thank Dr. Tillman for making an excellent choice for my hearing lost. I also want to mention how knowledgeable,courteous and polite he was during my visit. I highly recommend this place.
Janet Saxon
October 12, 2025
5.0 out of 5
I was very pleased with the service and the product.
Response from AudioNova
October 14, 2025
Thank you for your great feedback, we're pleased you were happy with your experience.
Steven E
October 2, 2025
5.0 out of 5
Easy to work with.
Response from AudioNova
October 6, 2025
Thank you for your rating Steven, it means a lot to us to hear from happy customers.
William Wheeler
August 18, 2025
5.0 out of 5
Detailed and delightfully educated and fitted.
Response from AudioNova
August 19, 2025
Thank you for the great review William! It means a lot to us to hear from happy customers.
Paulette Murry
August 15, 2025
5.0 out of 5
Great place, trying my new Phonak Lyric Aids, at Audio Nova, Hollister Mo.
Response from AudioNova
August 18, 2025
Thank you Paulette for sharing your fabulous review with us.
Jerry McDonald
August 6, 2025
5.0 out of 5
Great service!
Response from AudioNova
August 12, 2025
Thanks so much for your feedback Jerry! We’re really glad you enjoyed our service.
MrDmenter
May 22, 2025
5.0 out of 5
Always makes my hearing better. There to help me with all of my questions and concerns.
Response from AudioNova
May 28, 2025
We're delighted that our solution is working for you. Thank you for sharing your review with us. We love providing personalized hearing care.
Marri Herzenach
May 22, 2025
5.0 out of 5
Dr. Tillman is awesome! Very patient, knowledgeable and thoughtful when addressing his patients. My mom is 88+ years old and he is very cognizant and aware of her needs and expectations from her hearing aids. Lisa is wonderful and greets everyone with a warm and welcoming smile. Her interactions with patients is very positive!
Response from AudioNova
May 28, 2025
Thank you for your comments, it's wonderful to hear how well Dr. Tillman represents AudioNova, 180 Mall Rd! We love providing personalized hearing care.
Kris Hoffman
May 14, 2025
5.0 out of 5
Excellent audiology services and providers at AudioNova in Hollister! I went here after being seen by an ENT/Audiology group in one of the larger health systems in the area. I questioned some of the information that was given to me there and their cost for reprogramming my hearing aids was extremely high, so I decided to see Dr. Tillman at AudioNova in Hollister to see if they could reprogram my hearing aids. I was able to get an appointment at AudioNova right away. Scheduling was easy, and when I arrived, everything was handled very professionally and efficiently. They are very transparent with pricing, and their provider visit charges and their prices for reprogramming hearing aids is very reasonable, and much lower than the bigger ENT/Audiology groups. I also inquired about new hearing aid pricing and it seems to be in line with everyone else. Dr. Tillman was excellent. He was easy to talk to and explained things well, answering all my questions thoroughly. He had no problems reprogramming my older hearing aids and he took time to explain the results of my recent hearing test, comparing it to my one from 7 years prior. I felt very comfortable talking to him and he seemed very patient and thorough. I also asked him about wax removal and he said he can also do that in his office. (This was especially good news because it took me over 6 months to get earwax removed at an ENT office recently.) Overall, I had an excellent experience at AudioNova in Hollister and I plan to continue going to Dr. Tillman for all my future audiology needs.
Response from AudioNova
May 18, 2025
Hello Kris, we're delighted that our solution is working for you. Thank you for sharing your review with us. We love providing personalized hearing care.
ken spaanem
April 25, 2025
1.0 out of 5
I was told by both the Springfield office and the Branson West office that I could drop my hearing aids off for repair! I believe they are warrantied for 3 years! I was told if I didn't see someone and just drop them off it would be absolutely zero copay. So I took the time and drove all the way to Hollister which is about an hour and 10 minutes from my house only to be told that there was a $35 copay for me to drop them off! I don't like when I'm being lied to! It'll be my absolute last time I ever entered the doorway in Hollister Missouri!
Response from AudioNova
April 28, 2025
Hello Ken, I'm sorry to hear this. Please contact us at feedback@audionova.com and we'll be happy to help with any issue. Thank you
Jim Brooks
December 13, 2024
5.0 out of 5
I have had my hearing aids for about 5 years. Last year, I sent them in for a battery refresh and noticed a total difference in charging time and sound. A cpl wks ago, they called again and suggested I come in for an updated test, which I did and there were of course some changes. They made the changes to my hearing aids on the spot and everything is crisper and cleaner. This was done at no charge. So, they do have after care and follow up. The staff is friendly and very helpful.
Response from AudioNova
December 16, 2024
Thank you for the positive review! We are thrilled to provide hearing care, just the way you want it.
Chris Hamon
November 28, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Very helpful
Response from AudioNova
December 2, 2024
Thank you for your rating Chris, it means a lot to us to hear from happy customers.
sherri
October 23, 2024
5.0 out of 5
On a recent family trip to the Branson area I accidentally left my hearing aid charger at home. Without the charger I would have been unable to to hear my family's conversations. Sound Advice loaned me a charger for my trip! I am so thankful for their courtesy and for going above and beyond to help me.
Ed Scrutchfield
October 12, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Previously I lived Hollister MO and had a good relationship with Sound Advice Hearing. AIthough I had purchased my hearing aids from a different vendor, Sound Advise took very good care of me. I now live in Belize. Prescription hearing aids are not available here. Remembering how well Sound Advice took care of my needs previously I decided to travel from Belize to Hollister MO purchase a new set of Phonak Sphere 90 hearing aids. I am very happy with the new aids but most of all how Kimberly and Sam Tillman, Audiologist handled the process. Sound Advice is definately a "Full Service Company"!
Response from AudioNova
October 14, 2024
Thank you for your lovely feedback about Kimberly and Sam and the team at 180 Mall Rd., Suite F.
Tammy Bruce
October 4, 2024
5.0 out of 5
The person I talked to was very polite and helpful.
Kevin G
September 28, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Great customer service and warranty work. Kim goes the extra mile to help with insurance and services!
Cathy Duggan
September 26, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Excellent customer service! Mr Tillman and Kimberly are professional and friendly. They made the whole experience pleasant.
Response from AudioNova
September 27, 2024
Thanks for sharing your experience at 180 Mall Rd, we're delighted you're happy with the service.
James Rouch
August 23, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Outstanding service. Very professional. Friendly and courteous. Kimberly is so nice, patient and helpful. As is audiologist Sam Tillman. I highly recommend Sound Advice, Hollister and Kimberling City, MO
Anonymous Reviewer
August 20, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Great customer service
Response from AudioNova
August 20, 2024
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We will share this with the Mall Rd. team to let them know to keep up the amazing work.
Anonymous Reviewer
August 16, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Always a good experience. Dr. Tillman always takes his time with you and never makes you feel rushed.
Response from AudioNova
August 19, 2024
Thanks for sharing your experience at Mall Rd., we're delighted you're happy with the service.
Anonymous Reviewer
August 12, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Great service , Kim is a great employee & does a great job !
Response from AudioNova
August 13, 2024
Thanks so much for your feedback! We’re really glad you enjoyed our service.
J Bradley
August 2, 2024
5.0 out of 5
The folks at Sounds Advice have the best customer service! I highly recommend them for your hearing needs!
Response from AudioNova
August 5, 2024
Thank you so much for your rating, we hope to see you again soon.
Anonymous Reviewer
June 30, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Great customer service, prompt turn-around, very easy to work with them. Kim was extremely helpful!
Ken Scott
June 27, 2024
5.0 out of 5
I had to have an aid serviced. I was plaease to see Kim working because she is very knowledgeable and top-notch at customer service. She is always very efficient in taking care of my needs. One of, if not the best, asset Sound Advice has!
Response from AudioNova
June 28, 2024
Thank you Ken for sharing your fabulous review with us.
Larry Avery
June 7, 2024
5.0 out of 5
I had a connection problem with one of my aids, Dr took me in on short notice and took care of my problem.
Stephen King
June 1, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Response from AudioNova
June 3, 2024
Thank you so much for your rating, we hope to see you again soon.
Anonymous Reviewer
April 27, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Great customer service.
Response from AudioNova
April 29, 2024
Thank you for your great feedback! We are pleased that you are satisfied with our customer service.
Dorothy Brawley
April 26, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Dr. Sam was so very helpful. Lady at desk so friendly and cordial. So pleased I went to Sound Advice in Forsyth.
Response from AudioNova
April 29, 2024
Thank you for your lovely feedback about Dr. Sam and the team at Mall Rd.
Dana Mitchell
April 25, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Response from AudioNova
April 26, 2024
Thanks for using Sound Advice Hearing Doctors, Dana, we're pleased that you found our service was good.
Dennis Rhoades
April 12, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Pleasant office, friendly receptionist, good exam, everything explained well, no high pressure. will go back when the need arises.
Meredith Lee
March 18, 2024
5.0 out of 5
My appointment went very well
Response from AudioNova
March 19, 2024
Thanks so much for your feedback Meredith! We’re really glad you enjoyed our service.
Anonymous Reviewer
February 23, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Excellent care for our needs.
Response from AudioNova
February 26, 2024
Thank you for your great feedback! We are pleased that you are satisfied with us.
Kristina Gilbert
February 17, 2024
5.0 out of 5
My husband scheduled an appointment to check his hearing aids as they were not functioning up to par. They resolved the issue quickly, did a test to ensure everything was accurate and didn't charge him anything for the service. Been going here for over 5 years and will definitely continue to do so.
Response from AudioNova
February 19, 2024
Thank you Kristina for sharing your fabulous review with us.
Pat Blair
January 30, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Diane b
January 26, 2024
5.0 out of 5
The adjustments you made on my hearing aids and things you taught me about using them made a great difference. Sound is beautiful now.
Anonymous Reviewer
January 11, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Great service
Response from AudioNova
January 12, 2024
Thank you for your great feedback! We are pleased that you are satisfied with our service.
mary davenport
January 8, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Courteous, informative a pleasure experience.
Response from AudioNova
January 9, 2024
Thanks so much for your feedback Mary! We’re really glad you enjoyed our service.
Anonymous Reviewer
January 8, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Great service after the sale, Kim in the office and Sam the audiologist department are simply the Best !
Response from AudioNova
January 9, 2024
Thank you for your great feedback, we're pleased you were happy with your experience.
Jay Saxton
January 1, 2024
5.0 out of 5
They helpful and experienced. So nice!
Response from AudioNova
January 2, 2024
Thank you so much for your rating Jay, we hope to see you again soon.
Megan Troy
December 15, 2023
5.0 out of 5
I appreciate Dr Tillman and how he was able to guide me to a specific set of hearing aids based on my needs. Thank you for your patience!
Response from AudioNova
December 18, 2023
Thank you for your comments, it's wonderful to hear how well Dr. Tillman represents Sound Advice Hearing Doctors!
Brittany Stewart
November 20, 2023
5.0 out of 5
Kim was very nice and helpful. She cleaned the hearing aids and even provided additional filters. Would highly recommend!
Response from AudioNova
November 21, 2023
Thank you for your great feedback Brittany, we're pleased you were happy with your experience.
Anonymous Reviewer
October 30, 2023
5.0 out of 5
Great customer service.
Janiene Oliver
October 26, 2023
5.0 out of 5
Dr. was knowledgeable with great communication skills.
Response from AudioNova
October 27, 2023
Thank you for your great feedback Janiene! We are pleased that you are satisfied with our service.
David Barnes
October 21, 2023
5.0 out of 5
I am visiting from out of town and forgot my charger for my Phonak hearing aids. They were EXTERMELY nice, helped me quickly and offered to either sell me a charger or lend me one! I ended up buying one, but only because I wanted to make sure I have a spare - they went well above and beyond to help me!
Response from AudioNova
October 23, 2023
Thank you for the great review David! It means a lot to us to hear from happy customers.
Anonymous Reviewer
October 20, 2023
5.0 out of 5
Super service
Anonymous Reviewer
October 5, 2023
5.0 out of 5
Great customer service, I've had my hearing aids for over 5 years and wasn't able to hear as well as I did after I first got them. An appointment was setup and a hearing evaluation was done. It showed that I had a change in hearing. The hearing Dr made changes in my hearing aids and made sure I was happy with the adjustment. I walked out hearing as I haven't heard in a long time. It was a great experience as no charge and wasn't tried to sale a new set of hearing aids. Thank you for the new ability to hear birds again.
Response from AudioNova
October 10, 2023
We're delighted that our solution is working for you. Thank you for sharing your review with us.
Anonymous Reviewer
September 25, 2023
5.0 out of 5
Best group ever.
Response from AudioNova
September 28, 2023
Thank you so much for your rating, we hope to see you again soon.
Jean Thomas-Stephens
September 22, 2023
5.0 out of 5
I'm getting really great service from this office. The hearing aids they sold me restore my hearing to normal and when I have any problem it is solved quickly . If you're having any hearing issues I strongly recommend you use their services
Response from AudioNova
September 25, 2023
Thank you for your great feedback, we're pleased you were happy with your experience.
Anonymous Reviewer
September 21, 2023
5.0 out of 5
Efficient front office staff. Audiologist very competent and helpful.
Paul Cate
July 2, 2021
5.0 out of 5
Folks, if you need a hearing test be sure to get Sam Tillman to do it for you . He's top-notch.









