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Audiology
Audiology is the study of hearing, balance and related disorders. Audiologist/Audiological Scientist are health care professionals who specialises in evaluating and treating hearing and balance disorders in adults and children.
Clinical Audiological Services
We currently facilitate – Diagnostic Hearing Assessment which include number of different clinical audiological investigations. We are in the process of starting formal Vestibular Assessment for patients with dizziness and vertigo. We continuously aim to expand the clinical audiology services.
Referral Information
GP Referrals
We do not take direct referral to the audiology clinic at the moment. Referrals should be sent directly to the ENT Outpatient Department.
Appointment
The hospital contacts the patients directly with their appointment and instruction if there is any. Upon arrival to the hospital, patient can check in at the desk prior to going to the audiology clinic.
Audiology Clinicians/Audiologists
Below is the profile of each audiology clinicians working in the department.
Dr Deepak Kumar, AuD
Professional Qualifications
- Doctor of Audiology from A.T. Still University, Arizona, USA
- Master in Audiological Science from University College London, UK
- Bachelor degree in Audiology from University of Mysore, India
Professional affiliation
- Fellow member of American Academy of Audiology (FAAA)
- Member of Irish Academy of Audiology (MIAA)
- Member of Irish Society of Hearing Aid Audiology (MISHAA)
Ms Livia Oshiro
Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in Audiology & Speech Language Pathology from University Federal of Sao Paulo, Brazil
Professional Affiliation
- Member of Irish Academy of Audiology (MIAA)
- ember of Irish Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists (MISHA)
Ms Ligia Barbosa
Professional Affiliation
- Member of Irish Academy of Audiology (MIAA)
- Member of Irish Academy of Hearing Aid Audiologists (MIAA)
Location
The audiology department is located in the basement floor. There are signs around the hospital.
Contact us
Tel: 01 6644600 Ext 5034
Email: audiology@rveeh.ie