Audiology and audio-vestibular medicine
Hearing and balance services
Assessment and rehabilitation for adults and children with hearing loss or balance disorders
About audiology
As the largest private provider of diagnostic and rehabilitative hearing services, we offer tests and treatments that are usually only found in a small number of teaching hospitals and research facilities. We investigate, diagnose and treat a range of conditions in both adults and children. These include conductive hearing loss, glue ear, sensorineural hearing loss (damage to the hair cells in the cochlea), newborn hearing investigation, balance problems and central auditory processing disorders. We can also support medical legal work for noise-induced hearing losses and head injury cases.
Expertise
Our audiology consultants are leaders in their field and work closely with ear, nose and throat consultants, as well as Auditory-Verbal UK.
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Cochlear implants
Need to know
A cochlear implant is an electronic device that can be suitable for those who are profoundly deaf. It has several different parts — some are surgically implanted under the skin and some are worn on the body. It works by stimulating the nerves in the inner ear to send sound signals to the brain.
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Hearing loss assessment
Need to know
Speech audiometry helps to determine the degree and type of hearing loss a person has. It is used to assess your word recognition abilities, your level of discomfort or tolerance to speech stimuli and to determine the correct levels for any amplifying devices, such as hearing aids.
Our audiology consultants
Patient stories
Ava's cochlear implant surgery
At five days old, Ava Pearson was diagnosed as profoundly deaf. Her parents share the story of Ava’s successful cochlear implant surgery.
Omar's cochlear implants
Outgoing infant Omar had a challenging start to life, but The Portland Hospital made it possible for him to hear again.
Our locations
Each of our London hospitals is a centre of excellence where you'll receive the highest standard of care from a dedicated medical team.
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The Wellington Dizziness and Balance Service
North Building
Circus Road, St John's Wood
London NW8 9SG
Request an appointment
Our team can help with any enquiries or you can make an appointment with one of our experienced consultants.
Call us today
020 7079 4344