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Audiologist in Mitcham: What They Do and How to See One

Send one enquiry to arrange a private audiologist appointment in Mitcham. There is no fee for asking, and you are not committed to anything until the specialist explains what they recommend.

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Services an audiologist provides

An audiologist deals with hearing loss, balance problems and blocked ear canals. Each appointment follows a set sequence of checks before any treatment or fitting begins.

  • Close-up of a Heine otoscope being inserted into a patient's ear canal

    Hearing Tests

    The audiologist runs tone and speech tests in a soundproof booth to measure exactly how much hearing has changed across each frequency.

  • Close-up of a gloved hand using an otoscope to examine a patient's ear

    Hearing Aids

    After reviewing test results, the audiologist selects a device, programs it to match the measured loss and adjusts the fit over follow-up visits.

  • Close-up side view of an otoscope being used to examine a man's ear

    Ear Wax Removal

    The audiologist examines the canal under magnification and uses microsuction to clear wax that is blocking sound or causing pressure.

Scope of practice

What an audiologist treats and when they refer on

An audiologist handles conditions affecting the outer and middle ear. Some symptoms fall outside their scope entirely.

  • Conditions they manage directly Sensorineural hearing loss, age-related decline, tinnitus assessment, ear wax impaction and hearing aid programming all sit within standard audiology practice.
  • When they refer to an ENT doctor Sudden hearing loss, persistent ear pain, fluid draining from the ear or dizziness accompanied by neurological signs prompt an immediate referral to an ear, nose and throat surgeon.
  • What happens at the referral The audiologist writes a clinical summary including test results so the ENT consultant does not need to repeat the baseline measurements.
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Typical costs for private audiology work

Prices vary because every ear is different. The extent of hearing loss, the amount of wax present and the technology level chosen for a device all shift where a job lands within its range. Only a face-to-face examination produces a fixed figure.

  • Microsuction wax removal

    £60 to £120

    Whether one or both ears need clearing and how impacted the wax has become.

  • Full diagnostic hearing test

    £90 to £180

    The number of frequencies tested and whether bone conduction readings are required.

  • Single hearing aid fitting

    £800 to £2,500

    The processing channels, noise reduction features and physical style selected.

  • Pair of hearing aids

    £1,500 to £5,000

    Technology tier, custom mould requirements and the length of aftercare included.

These figures indicate what this type of work typically costs. Nothing here is a quotation. Only an in-person examination settles a price for one person.

Checks during a first appointment

An audiologist follows a fixed sequence. Each step narrows down the cause so later tests measure only what remains uncertain, avoiding wasted time and unnecessary procedures.

  1. Case history

    The audiologist asks about noise exposure, family history, medications and specific situations where hearing fails. This shapes which tests come next.

  2. Otoscopy

    A lighted instrument inspects the ear canal and eardrum. It rules out wax blockage, infection or perforation before any sound-based testing begins.

  3. Pure tone audiometry

    Headphones deliver tones at falling volumes across several pitches. The softest sound heard at each pitch maps the exact shape of any hearing loss.

  4. Speech discrimination testing

    Recorded words played at comfortable and quiet levels reveal how well the brain processes language, separate from raw volume sensitivity.

  5. Tympanometry

    A probe changes air pressure in the ear canal to measure eardrum movement, identifying fluid or stiffness in the middle ear space.

If pure tone and speech results conflict, the audiologist adds further tests or refers to an ENT consultant.

Questions about seeing an audiologist in Mitcham

Do I need a GP referral?
Private audiology appointments do not require a GP letter. You can enquire directly and the practice arranges the booking.
How long does the first visit take?
Expect around forty-five minutes. A straightforward wax removal finishes faster, while a full diagnostic test with counselling takes longer.
Can an audiologist treat ringing ears?
They assess tinnitus and identify underlying causes like hearing loss or jaw tension. Management options include sound therapy and hearing aids with masking features.
What if I need surgery?
Audiologists do not operate. If tests point to a structural problem such as otosclerosis, they write a referral to a local ENT surgeon.

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