Audiology Department
Description of Service
The audiology department specialises in evaluating and treating individuals with hearing and balance disorders.
Access to Our Services
Referral by a Consultant or direct access by emergency or in-patient departments
Location and Directions
Phase 1A, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital
Please follow signs for Audiology. Use the new entrance on Eccles Street
Research & Education
Audiology and ENT are a National Bone Conduction Ear Implant Centre. We assess and programme Baha®. Please make contact with the ENT department for first consultation appointments.
Publications & Presentations
- National Baha®. Conference, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital
- Audiology, UCD Diploma in Nursing
- Assessment centre for University of Southampton UK
Information for Patients
If a sign language interpreter is required please telephone four weeks in advance of your appointment. Hearing dogs for the Deaf are acceptable within the department.
Information for Clinicians
In-patient bookings are currently by phone.
If leaving a message please specify
- Name
- Date of birth
- MRN
- Ward
The results will be inserted into the hospital notes
Appointment Instructions
On arrival please take a seat outside of the audiology department, the audiologist will call you through when they are next available.
There is no secretary to register you. At times delays are unavoidable.
Referral Procedures
GPs can send public referral letters to the Ear Nose and Throat Department.
All inpatient referrals should contact audiology directly.
Staff Details
Nina Reade: Senior Audiological Scientist
Aisling Doyle: Senior Audiologist
