Audiologist

An audiologist is a healthcare professional specializing in the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of hearing and balance disorders. They conduct advanced hearing tests, fit and adjust hearing aids, and provide auditory rehabilitation. Audiologists often work collaboratively with ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialists to deliver comprehensive care for patients with hearing loss.

• ✓Progressive or sudden hearing loss in adults or children
• ✓Difficulty understanding speech, especially in noisy environments
• ✓Dizziness, vertigo, or balance disturbances
• ✓Tinnitus (persistent ringing or buzzing in the ears)
• ✓Before or after hearing aid fitting and adjustment
• ✓Post-operative follow-up after ear surgery or cochlear implant
• ✓Neonatal or pediatric hearing screening
• ✓Occupational or accidental exposure to loud noise

Verify a Master's degree or equivalent university qualification in audiology from an accredited institution. In most European countries and the US, check for licensure or registration with national audiology boards. In Israel, verify a Bachelor's or Master's degree in audiology accredited by the Israeli Council for Higher Education (CHE) and a license from the Ministry of Health. Title variations include: clinical audiologist, audiologist-speech pathologist (combined training).