Nicholas J. Certo Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic (SFSU)
San Francisco, CA
- Details from the organization's own pages
- Last checked
Oct 18, 2026
San Francisco State University Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences
Quick facts
From the organization's own pages. Anything it doesn't publish is marked “Not yet confirmed.”
- Address1600 Holloway Avenue, Burk Hall 114, San Francisco, CA 94132Directions
- Phone(415) 338-1001
- Ages servedbirth and older
- InsuranceWe do not bill insurance providers or other providers for services.
- Medi-CalDoes not accept Medi-Cal
- New evaluation inquiriesNot yet confirmed
- Last checkedOct 18, 2026, from its website
About Nicholas J. Certo Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic
Nicholas J. Certo Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic (SFSU) is a child evaluation provider in San Francisco. It does comprehensive testing itself rather than referring it out. It does not accept Medi-Cal.
From its websiteFree diagnostic speech-language evaluations by supervised graduate students during fall and spring semesters.
Not published yetcurrent wait times. Ask about this when you call.
Checked against Nicholas J. Certo Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic's website on Oct 18, 2026. Each fact below links to its source page.
What this organization offers
Details below are from the organization's website, checked on Oct 18, 2026.
| Evaluations offered | speech-language screenings, diagnostic evaluations, therapeutic services | From the organization's website, Oct 18, 2026 ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive testing | Performs comprehensive testing | From the organization's website, Oct 16, 2026 ↗ |
| Ages served | birth and older | From the organization's website, Oct 16, 2026 ↗ |
| Insurance | We do not bill insurance providers or other providers for services. | From the organization's website, Oct 18, 2026 ↗ |
| Medi-Cal | Does not accept Medi-Cal | From the organization's website, Oct 16, 2026 ↗ |
| Private pay | No private pay | From the organization's website, Oct 16, 2026 ↗ |
| Referral | No referrals are required. | From the organization's website, Oct 18, 2026 ↗ |
| New evaluation inquiries | Not yet confirmed | |
| Languages | Not yet confirmed | |
| Telehealth | Not yet confirmed |
"Not yet confirmed" means the organization has not published it. Ask about new evaluation inquiries, languages, telehealth when you call.
Can I get a free evaluation in San Francisco County?
Private evaluations can cost thousands of dollars. Two public programs evaluate children at no cost, and you can use them while you wait for a private appointment.
- Under 3: Early Start
Golden Gate Regional Center evaluates babies and toddlers for free. Call 1-888-339-3305 or read how Early Start works here.
- 3 and older: your school district
Ask in writing and the district must send an assessment plan within 15 days. Write the request letter or read the timelines.
- Have Medi-Cal?
A school assessment decides school services, not a medical diagnosis. What each one gets you.
Questions parents ask about Nicholas J. Certo Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic
Does Nicholas J. Certo Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic accept Medi-Cal?
No. Nicholas J. Certo Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic's website says it does not accept Medi-Cal. Children with Medi-Cal can get evaluations through their Medi-Cal plan, the regional center, or the school district.
What ages does Nicholas J. Certo Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic evaluate?
Nicholas J. Certo Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic evaluates children from birth.
Where is Nicholas J. Certo Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic located?
Nicholas J. Certo Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic is at 1600 Holloway Avenue, Burk Hall 114, San Francisco, CA 94132.
How do I contact Nicholas J. Certo Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic?
To ask about an evaluation, call (415) 338-1001 and use the contact page on its website.
Can I get a free evaluation instead in San Francisco County?
Often, yes. For a child under 3, Golden Gate Regional Center evaluates for free through Early Start; call 1-888-339-3305. From age 3, your public school district assesses for special education at no cost when you ask in writing, and it has 15 days (not counting school breaks longer than five school days) to send an assessment plan. A school assessment decides school services, not a medical diagnosis.
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