🕒 5 minutes readAn audiologist is a trained healthcare professional who specialises in diagnosing and managing hearing loss, balance disorders, and related conditions of the ear. They are not ear surgeons, and they do not prescribe medication. What they do is assess your hearing accurately, identify the type and degree of hearing problem you have, and guide you toward the right solution, whether that is hearing aids, therapy, or a referral to a medical specialist when needed.