About Ian Mishler, BC-HIS | Riverside Hearing Care – Bath, Maine

Hearing Care That Actually Works.

Evidence-based. Patient-centered. Built on a three-generation legacy of doing things the right way.

The Problem We Solve

A transformative approach to addressing hearing loss

Too many people in Maine are living with hearing aids that were never properly fit — or they gave up on them entirely after feeling rushed, unsupported, or unheard by their provider.


That's not a technology problem. That's a care problem. And it's exactly why Riverside Hearing Care exists.

Our Approach

A modern process for today's hearing aid user.

Our 3-Step Renewal Fitting and Follow-Up Program keeps you hearing clearly, comfortably, and supported well beyond the first appointment — with routine follow-up, fine-tuning, retesting, counseling, and care that will optimize the performance and effectiveness of your hearing aids.

Every person we see has a unique story and unique goals. From your first appointment through every follow-up, you'll work with a provider who is genuinely invested in your success — never rushed, never pressured, never a number.

Why It Matters

Research shows treating hearing loss protects your brain.

50%
Reduction in cognitive decline among hearing aid users at elevated dementia risk — Johns Hopkins ACHIEVE Trial, The Lancet 2023
573K+
People studied confirming significantly higher dementia risk among those with untreated hearing loss — Cantuaria et al., 2024
#1
Modifiable risk factor for dementia identified by the Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention and Care

The evidence linking hearing aids to better cognitive health has never been stronger. Over a decade of research has established hearing loss as a major modifiable risk factor for dementia. Researchers believe hearing aids help by reducing the cognitive load of effortful listening and keeping people socially engaged — both proven protectors of brain health. Treating hearing loss isn't just about hearing better. It's an investment in your long-term cognitive health.

Sources: Lin et al., The Lancet (2023); Cantuaria et al. (2024); Livingston et al., Lancet Commission on Dementia (2024)

Ian Mishler, BC-HIS — Owner and Hearing Instrument Specialist at Riverside Hearing Care in Bath, Maine

Meet Your Provider

Ian Mishler, BC-HIS

Owner & Hearing Care Provider

BC-HIS Maine's Only HearingUp Provider Maine License DL443 Mid-Coast Maine Resident 10+ Years Clinical Experience

"For Ian Mishler, hearing care isn't just a profession — it's a family legacy. His grandfather, uncle, and father all dedicated their careers to helping people hear better, and Ian grew up watching firsthand the profound difference that compassionate, skilled hearing care can make in someone's life."

After more than a decade working with thousands of patients across midcoast Maine, Ian opened Riverside Hearing Care in 2026 with a clear purpose: to build a practice that does things the right way. That means taking the time to truly understand each patient, using evidence-based fitting protocols at every single appointment, and never letting corporate pressure or sales quotas get in the way of what's actually best for the person sitting across from him.

Ian is a licensed Hearing Instrument Specialist and is nationally Board-Certified in Hearing Instrument Sciences (BC-HIS) — a distinction that reflects the highest standard of knowledge and competency in the field. He is also the first and only HearingUp Network provider in Maine — a certification awarded by Dr. Cliff Olson that recognizes providers committed to evidence-based best practices.

At the heart of Ian's clinical approach is a commitment to protocols that are still far from standard in the industry. Every hearing aid fitting at Riverside Hearing Care includes Real Ear Measurement — a probe microphone verification process that confirms hearing aids are programmed precisely to each patient's ear — along with Electroacoustic Analysis to ensure devices perform exactly as intended. These aren't optional add-ons. They're the foundation of care that actually works.

Ian lives in nearby Dresden with his wife Dr. Hannah Mishler and their daughter Phoebe. That connection to midcoast Maine isn't just geographic — it's personal. These are his neighbors, his community, and the people he is genuinely honored to serve.