Audiology | Lakes

Public Service, Allied Health, Audiology

Today

Open today 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Description

The Audiology Department offers full hearing assessments and hearing aid fittings for all ages.

Services are provided by Audiologists who are members of the NZ Audiological Society.

Our primary role is assessing children and adults referred by medical practitioners, educational personnel and health care workers in the community. We also support the Ear, Nose and Throat specialists in outpatient clinics.

Services include:

0 months to 16 years - Diagnostic hearing assessment (tests chosen based on the age of the child)

Auditory Brainstem Response Testing
Visual Reinforcement Audiometry
Play Audiometry
Child Hearing Test / Puretone Audiometry
Speech Testing
Otoacoustic Emission Testing
Immittance Audiometry
Auditory Processing Disorder Testing

16 years and over - Diagnostic hearing assessment

Puretone Audiometry
Speech Testing
Immittance Audiometry
Auditory Processing Disorder Testing
Ototoxic Monitoring

Hearing aid service

We see all children until 16 yrs old or 21 if they are attending university.
For adult hearing aid fitting services: only for those who meet the criteria for the 'Enable Hearing Aid Funding Scheme' or those with a Community Services Card or those with severe to profound hearing loss.
Hearing aid repairs.
We do not see patients for ACC or Veterans affairs.

Where to find us: see the Rotorua Hospital map here.

We also provide visiting services to Taupō Hospital at least once a month.

Staff

Name	Role	Extension Number
Aura Ramos	Audiologist (Team Leader)	7919
Charmalika Abeyewardene	Audiologist	7919
Apisara Ngampravatdee	Audiologist	7919
	Administrative Support	7919

Referral Expectations

Most referrals come from medical practitioners, educational personnel and health care workers in the community.

Fees and Charges Description

New Zealand citizens or those who have obtained permanent residence are entitled to publicly funded health care.

Non-residents may be required to pay for their health care.

Click here to read more about eligibility for funded care at Te Whatu Ora Lakes

Hours

Open today 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Mon – Fri	8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Pharmacy

Click here to find your nearest community pharmacy.

Other

Click on the location links for more information on your trip to Rotorua Hospital or Taupō Hospital, including:

Visiting hours
Travel directions
Public transport
Parking
Refreshments
Security
Transport and accommodation assistance

Other Useful Links:

www.audiology.org.nz (New Zealand Audiological Society)

www.health.auckland.ac.nz/audiology (Audiology training programme – has good links within site)

www.audiologynet.com (good resource for links on all subjects relating to hearing loss)