Consultant ENT Surgeon · Southampton & Hampshire
Expert care for ears, hearing and balance — from the first ear infection to a cochlear implant.
Mr Rohan Vithlani is a Consultant ENT Surgeon at University Hospital Southampton, the region’s tertiary referral centre for ears and hearing, and a surgeon with the University of Southampton Auditory Implant Service. He sees adults and children privately at Nuffield Health Wessex Hospital.
Mr Rohan Vithlani
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Tertiary referral unit
University Hospital Southampton
Babies to 90+
Every age, everything ears
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Consultant ENT practice
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Hearing implants performed
PI · STARFISH
Sudden hearing-loss trial, UHS
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NHS consultant · Hearing implant surgeon · Recognised by major insurers
“Anything ears, hearing or facial nerve — it comes to me.”
Mr Rohan Vithlani
About Mr Vithlani
A consultant ear surgeon at the region’s specialist hearing centre
Mr Vithlani is a Consultant ENT Surgeon at University Hospital Southampton, the tertiary referral unit for ear and hearing conditions across the south. He is the ENT clinical governance lead, an educational and clinical supervisor, principal investigator of the STARFISH trial into sudden sensorineural hearing loss, and surgical lead for the LUCIA study into bilateral cochlear implantation in adults.
Otology: ear-drum repair, mastoid and stapes surgery
Cochlear and bone-conduction hearing implants
Children’s ENT: tonsils, adenoids, grommets, sleep-disordered breathing
Hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness and facial nerve care
Conditions we treat
Not sure what’s causing it? Start with the symptom.
Hearing loss, blocked or painful ears, dizziness and tinnitus all have treatable causes. Each card opens a plain-English guide.
Sudden, gradual or in one ear — assessed with a full hearing test the same day.
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Treatments & surgery
Ear surgery and hearing implants, performed by a specialist otologist
From day-case grommets to cochlear implantation, every procedure is explained and planned with you.
For severe–profound hearing loss when hearing aids are no longer enough. Mr Vithlani is a surgeon with the University of Southampton Auditory Implant Service.
Children’s ENT
Tonsils, glue ear, snoring and hearing — gentle care for small patients
Mr Vithlani treats children of every age at a specialist paediatric centre. Most consultations end with reassurance; when surgery is right, it is usually a short day-case with a quick recovery.
Your hearing implant pathway
Four clear steps from assessment to switch-on
Hearing implants are life-changing but never rushed. This is the pathway Mr Vithlani follows with every patient.
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Assessment
Full hearing and medical assessment, imaging and a discussion of whether an implant is right for you.
02
Decision together
Benefits, limits and alternatives explained honestly. Family welcome; second opinions respected.
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Surgery
A 2–3 hour procedure under general anaesthetic, usually home the same or next day.
04
Switch-on & rehab
Activation a few weeks later with audiologists, then tuning and rehabilitation support.
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Where to see Mr Vithlani
Private clinic in Hampshire
Mr Vithlani sees private patients at Nuffield Health Wessex Hospital in Chandler’s Ford.
Nuffield Health Wessex Hospital
Winchester Road, Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh SO53 2DW
Tuesdays · alternate Thursday mornings · alternate Fridays
Visiting the clinic
Clinic days
Tuesdays · alternate Thursday mornings · alternate Fridays — morning and afternoon slots vary, so ask the team when you book.
How to book
Request an appointment online or call [phone number]; no GP referral is needed for self-paying patients.
Insurance
Bupa, AXA Health, Aviva, Vitality and WPA recognised [insurers to be confirmed] — get an authorisation number first.
Getting there
Winchester Road, Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh SO53 2DW — on-site patient parking [confirm]; Chandler’s Ford station is nearby.
In his own words
“Hearing is how we stay connected to the people we love.”
A short introduction from Mr Vithlani on what to expect at a first consultation, and when a hearing implant should be considered.
FAQs
Questions patients ask before they book
Can’t find your question? Send a message and the practice team will come back within one working day.
Do I need a GP referral to see Mr Vithlani privately?
Not for self-paying patients. Most insurers ask for a GP referral before authorising a consultation — check your policy.
Is a cochlear implant right for me if hearing aids no longer help?
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Can my child be seen for tonsillitis, snoring or glue ear?
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What happens at a first appointment?
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Which insurers do you work with?
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How quickly can I be seen?
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Latest articles
Plain-English guides on ears and hearing
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Tell us what’s troubling you and we’ll find the right appointment
The practice team replies within one working day. For sudden hearing loss, call the clinic the same day.
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