Best Audiologists

Over the last 15 years, most independent and family-owned audiology clinics in Australia have been purchased by foreign hearing aid manufacturers to create distribution channels for their own brand.

As a result, manufacturers now own the vast majority of hearing clinics where, in most cases, their audiologists and audiometrists are strongly urged to prescribe their own hearing aid brands regardless of the individual needs of their clients.

Be aware of a referrer’s possible financial interest when you are referred for audiological services or hearing aids.

A significant number of audiology clinics in Melbourne are owned by Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Specialist groups. Therefore, when you are referred to these clinics by an ENT who owns the audiology practice, you need to be aware of the ENT’s vested interest.

Clinic location is one of the factors to consider in selecting the best audiologist for you. Particularly in the initial stages of consulting with your hearing professional, you may need successive visits to optimise you hearing needs. It is therefore advisable to look for an audiologist that is close to your home, office or other significant location.

Additionally, it is important to enquire whether the clinic is a permanent (staffed full-time) one or whether it is a visiting clinic. You may also want to ask about public transport and/or car-parking facilities, and any other access considerations.

Focus on quality when searching for a audiologist. You are fully entitled to expect outstanding, ongoing hearing care whenever you need support.

Make sure your audiology practice consists of a team that is not only professional, but also friendly, caring, and sensitive to both your clinical and emotional needs.

You want your personal audiologist to listen to you carefully so they can understand your hearing needs; needs that are based on your lifestyle. A good audiologist will not only care about your hearing but about your total wellbeing. To book an appointment with one of our best Audiologists in Melbourne click here.

Once a person has found an audiologist who is qualified, experienced, skilled, understanding and caring, they appreciate the ongoing, long-term relationship that typically ensues.

However, even the most devoted hearing professional may at times be unavailable (annual leave, illness, unforeseen circumstances). At these times it becomes important to have access to an alternative audiologist, so it is prudent to find an audiologist who is part of a practice that is “not too big, not too small”. What is meant by this?

If your audiologist is a sole practitioner, you may be left with no support if s/he is not available to assist you. On the other hand, when you go to a large nationally operated hearing provider, you may not receive a personalised service or be seen an audiologist who is as qualified, skilled and experienced as your regular provider.