SAMANILAI · Audiology & hearing solutions
Hearing tests, hearing aids and speech therapy
A complete audiology set-up under one roof: pure tone, impedance, speech and free field audiometry, OAE and BERA, with hearing aid trials and fittings, and speech and language evaluation and therapy for children and adults.
In short
When should you see a specialist?
A pure tone audiogram measures the softest sounds you can hear at different pitches. Combined with impedance audiometry, it shows the type and degree of hearing loss and whether a hearing aid, medicine or surgery is the right option.
- You often ask people to repeat themselves
- The TV volume bothers others
- Hearing is worse in one ear
- A child does not respond to sounds or speech is delayed
Conditions
Conditions we diagnose and treat
Age-related hearing loss
Gradual difficulty following speech, especially in noise.
Noise-induced hearing loss
Hearing damage from loud work or music.
Hearing loss in children
Screening and diagnosis from birth.
Speech and language delay
Evaluation and therapy for children.
Diagnosis
Tests available in the clinic
Testing in the same building means fewer trips and a diagnosis you can act on sooner.
- Pure tone audiometry
- Impedance audiometry
- Free field audiometry
- Speech audiometry
- Eustachian tube function test
- Tone decay test
- Short increment sensitivity index (SISI)
- Otoacoustic emissions (OAE)
- Brainstem evoked response audiometry (BERA)
Treatment
Procedures and surgeries
Treatment always starts with the least invasive option that works. These are the procedures offered when surgery is needed.
Hearing aid trial
Try hearing aids before you decide.
Hearing aid fitting and programming
Fitting matched to your audiogram, with fine-tuning visits.
Speech and language evaluation
Assessment for children and adults.
Speech and language therapy
Structured therapy sessions.
Founder & Chief Consultant
Dr. Udayakumar, MBBS, MS (ENT)
ENT specialist in otology, rhinology, neurotology, hearing sciences, and vertigo and balance disorders. Former Senior Consultant in ENT at Dr. Kamakshi Memorial Hospital and Assistant Professor of ENT at Adhiparasakthi Medical College. Founder of Dr. Udaya’s ENT Wellness Centre (2018) and SAMANILAI Diagnostic & Therapeutic Centre (2023).
FAQ
Common questions
How long does a hearing test take?
A standard pure tone and impedance test usually takes about 20 to 30 minutes. BERA takes longer, and young children may need to be asleep for it.
Do I need a doctor's examination before buying a hearing aid?
It is a good idea. An ENT examination checks for wax, infection or conditions that can be treated medically or surgically, and the audiogram guides the right type of hearing aid.
Can I try a hearing aid before buying?
Yes. A hearing aid trial lets you experience amplification in real situations before choosing a device.
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Consultations Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 3:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Call ahead or send an appointment request and the clinic team will confirm your slot.