Childhood hearing loss
Hearing that is not developing as expected, from glue ear to permanent loss needing a hearing implant.
Consultant ENT Surgeon · GMC [number]
Hearing implant surgeon, USAIS
Bupa, AXA Health, Aviva, Vitality [confirm]
At a glance
Who is it for?
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Tests
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Treatment
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Where
Nuffield Health Wessex Hospital · Tuesdays · alternate Thursday mornings · alternate Fridays
What you may notice
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How it is investigated
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How it is treated
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Why see an otologist?
Mr Vithlani is a consultant ear surgeon at University Hospital Southampton, the tertiary referral centre for ears and hearing, and a surgeon with the University of Southampton Auditory Implant Service. The same consultant assesses, treats and follows you up.
When to seek urgent help
Sudden hearing loss in one ear is urgent and is best assessed within 72 hours: call the clinic or NHS 111 the same day. Severe ear pain with a high temperature, a red or swollen area behind the ear, sudden facial weakness or a head injury: go to A&E or call 999.
Frequently asked questions
Is it covered by insurance?
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How quickly can I be seen?
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Do I need a GP referral to see Mr Vithlani privately?
Not for self-paying patients. Most insurers ask for a GP referral before they authorise a consultation, so check your policy first.
Mr Rohan Vithlani
Consultant ENT Surgeon · Otology, hearing implants & children’s ENT · GMC [number]
At a glance
Typical first visit
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Urgent?
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Related treatment
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Self-pay fees
New consultation
From £[confirm]
Follow-up
From £[confirm]
Hearing test
£[confirm]
Fees are confirmed in writing when you book. Hearing tests, imaging and surgery are quoted separately by the hospital and agreed before anything goes ahead. Bupa, AXA Health, Aviva, Vitality and WPA recognised [insurers to confirm].
Request an appointment with Mr Vithlani
Send your details and the practice team will reply within one working day. Clinics at Nuffield Health Wessex Hospital on Tuesdays · alternate Thursday mornings · alternate Fridays.