Dr Sebastian Hendricks is a highly experienced Consultant in Paediatric Audiovestibular Medicine. Dr Hendricks is passionate about providing high-quality care with comprehensive testing, where the child and their family are central in the decision-making.

He specialises in complex and complicated audiological (hearing & balance) conditions affecting children. As a specialist paediatric trained person, he has a holistic approach and sees beyond the hearing or balance problem.

He was awarded:

• Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians, London
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
• Principle Fellowship of the British Society of Audiology

Dr Hendricks qualified from the Hannover Medical School in 1991, before undertaking specialist training in various paediatric units in Germany, Austria, USA and Canada. He was recognised as a European Specialist for Paediatrics in 1998. Following this, he worked with colleagues in Qatar establishing a paediatric specialist polyclinic, before moving to the UK and working as a paediatrician in Hertfordshire.

In 1999 Dr Hendricks began his sub-specialist training in Audiovestibular Medicine, working in a number of renowned institutions including Great Ormond Street Hospital National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Royal Surrey County Hospital and the Royal National Throat Nose & Ear Hospital. During this time, he completed his Master’s Degree in Audiological Medicine at the Institute for Child Health and was awarded Specialist Registration in Audiovestibular Medicine in 2004.

After completing his training, he was appointed Consultant and Clinical Lead for Paediatric Audiology and Audiovestibular Medicine for the Royal Free London NHS Foundation trust. He was in this position for over 15 years. During this time he was also an honorary consultant at the Nuffield Hearing & Speech Centre at the Royal National ENT & Eastman Dental Hospital (UCLH - University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust). Since August 2018 he was also asked to take over some specialist work at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

In April 2020, Dr Hendricks was appointed as permanent Consultant in Paediatric Audiovestibular Medicine at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH).

Alongside his clinical work, Dr Hendricks is actively involved in audiovestibular research. His research interests include Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Auditory Evoked Potentials and Otitis Media (glue ear). His interest is also in developing new tools and systems for hearing. With Thomson Screening he developed the SchoolScreener, an automated assessment method to screen hearing in school-age children. A system that is used widely within the NHS in the UK and now also internationally. Further new systems are in development.

He also works with other companies to innovate how children and young people with hearing loss can live better.

Dr Hendricks is the honorary treasurer of the International Association of Physicians in Audiology and Medical Director of Thomson Screening. He was Chair of the Paediatric Audiology Interest Group (PAIG) and of the British Association of Audiovestibular Physicians and led various groups within the organisation. He is also a member of the British Association of Paediatricians in Audiology and was an active member of its Development Group.

Dr Hendricks loves to spend time with his two school-age children. He has detailed knowledge of the needs and complexities of children with additional needs. He is a school governor.

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

• Paediatric Audiology
• Hearing Assessment and Management incl. complex and complicated cases
• Functional hearing loss (FHL)
• Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder
• Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)
• Second opinions for hearing issues
• Hearing problems
• Hearing difficulties
• Noise Sensitivity (Hyperacusis)
• Family history of hearing loss
• Acoustic Reflex Measures
• Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE)
• Pure Tone Audiometry
• Speech Audiometry
• Tinnitus Assessment and Management
• Tympanometry
• Vestibular Rehabilitation
• Vestibular Tests
• Auditory Processing assessment
• Acoustic Neuroma
• Balance Problems
• Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
• Deafness
• Eardrum Perforations
• Hearing Loss
• Otitis Externa
• Otitis Media (Glue Ear)
• Tinnitus
• Vertigo
• Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
• Risk assessment for hearing loss

Mr Wayne Ellis has over 16 years’ experience in Audiology, caring for both adults and children. He is one of only a few clinicians trained in all areas of Audiology, including complex hearing and balance disorders and the highly specialised field of auditory implants (cochlear, middle ear, and bone conduction implants). He holds dual registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as both a Clinical Scientist in Audiology (Reg. CS17671) and Hearing Aid Dispenser (Reg. HAD02668).

Mr Ellis qualified with an MA in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge. In 2005, he obtained a master’s degree (MSc) in Audiology from the University of Southampton, where he was awarded the D W Robinson prize for the best dissertation in the field of human sciences. Mr

Ellis completed his post-graduate training at The Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading, where he was awarded the Certificate of Audiological Competence (CAC).

Alongside his work at OneWelbeck ENT, Mr Ellis is Audiology Professional Manager at The Royal National ENT Hospital, London. He is dedicated to training and professional development, having spent eight years on the British Society of Audiology Professional Practice Committee and three years as Chair of the BSA Short Course Sub-Committee.

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

Balance disorders

Dizziness

Middle ear implants

Bone conduction implants

Vibrant Soundbridge

Bonebridge

BAHA

Auditory Implants

BAHA

Balance disorder

Bonebridge

Bone conduction implants

Complex Hearing Disorder

Dizziness

Middle ear implants

Tinnitus

Vibrant Soundbridge

Mo Khan is a Director and the Deputy Chief of Audiology at London Hearing which is based in London’s iconic Harley Street. Harley Street is London's most renowned location for medical care.

Having completed his Audiology education at the University of Southampton and achieving the highest accolade of a First-Class Honours degree, he started his career within the NHS. He worked in clinics across the country including Dorset, Northern Ireland and Chelsea and Westminster. Mo takes a special interest in hearing aid technology, the management of tinnitus and the treatment of complex hearing problems. In January 2017 he joined London Hearing as a Senior Audiologist, closely followed by being appointed as a Director & Deputy Chief of Audiology.

As well as his keen interest in Audiology, Mo graduated at the top of his class with a Distinction in Risk Management (MSc) from Southampton University Business School. He therefore contributes to the development of the clinic with a focus on improving the quality of care provided.

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

Hearing Loss Management

• Hearing Aids
• Invisible Hearing Aids
• Custom Made Hearing Aids
• Lyric Hearing Aid

Diagnostic Testing

• Hearing Test (Pure Tone Audiogram)
• Tympanometry
• Acoustic Reflex Measures
• Speech Audiometry
• Transient and DP Otoacoustic Emissions
• Balance (Vestibular) Testing

Others

• Tinnitus Measurements and Management
• Earwax Removal (Microsuction)
• Custom Hearing Protection
• Hearing Aids Technology
• Tinnitus Measurement and Management
• Hearing Loss Management
• Ear Wax Removal (Microsuction)

After completing his MSc in Audiology at the University of Manchester, Mr. Kurian worked for over six years at the Tinnitus & Hyperacusis Therapy Clinic in Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford. There, he was trained and supervised in tinnitus and hyperacusis therapy methods such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), tinnitus retraining therapy (TRT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).

Additionally, Mr. Kurian has taught tinnitus therapy to students at the University of Southampton. Most recently, he served as team leader for the Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Service at University Hospital Lewisham where he also provided counselling and CBT services related to vestibular dysfunction through the Vestibular Rehabilitation team.

Mr. Kurian's work has been published numerous times in magazines such as British Academy of Audiology magazine and American Tinnitus Association magazine

Mr Rony Ganguly, Consultant Audiologist, works within his own private clinic – Pindrop Hearing. He also sees patients in several other private practices across London including Harley Street Clinic, the Spire Bushey Hospital, and The Chelsea Outpatients Centre. He is highly specialised in the treatment of a wide range of audiology issues in children and adults including hearing loss, adult auditory rehabilitation, and the use of advanced digital hearing aids.

Mr Ganguly began his education in engineering, graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Manchester. He then went on to earn himself an MSc in Audiological Science from University College London. Following this, he completed his Audiological Scientist Training in London at Guy’s & St Thomas’ Hospital and finally gained his full HCPC registration as Clinical Scientist in 2003. A year later, he was appointed as a Lecturer in Audiology at UCL, teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students. In 2006 he became Director of his clinic Pindrop Hearing.

Dr Elizabeth Adesugba is a highly qualified hearing and balance specialist with over 13 years’ experience in private and NHS audiological care. Adesugbae is an experienced lecturer nationally and internationally on topics such as anatomy and physiology, audiology and NHS professions.

Adesugba is very passionate about Audiology and its ability to improve the quality of life for people with hearing or balance difficulties. For this reason, she is dedicated to making sure her patients get the very best personalised care.

Adesugba's special interests include Hearing Tests, Tympanometry, Reflex Testing, Videonystagmography, PositionalTesting, Dix-Hallpike for BPPV, Repositioning Manoeuvres, Vertebral ArteryScreening, Video Head Impulse Testing (VHIT), Vestibular Rehabilitation, Hearing Aid Fittings, Tinnitus Management and Hearing Protection.

• Hearing Tests
• Tympanometry
• Reflex Testing
• Videonystagmography
• PositionalTesting
• Dix-Hallpike for BPPV
• Repositioning Manoeuvres
• Vertebral ArteryScreening
• Video Head Impulse Testing (VHIT)
• Vestibular Rehabilitation
• Hearing Aid Fittings
• Tinnitus Management
• Hearing Protection

• Hearing Tests
• Tympanometry
• Reflex Testing
• Videonystagmography
• PositionalTesting
• Dix-Hallpike for BPPV
• Repositioning Manoeuvres
• Vertebral ArteryScreening
• Video Head Impulse Testing (VHIT)
• Vestibular Rehabilitation
• Hearing Aid Fittings
• Tinnitus Management
• Hearing Protection

Mrs Sophia Mahmoudi-Hartley is an audiologist who set up her practice, M H Hearingcare, in 2018 to give patients of all ages high-quality and personalised care.

She offers the following services:

• Ear wax removal
• Hearing assessments
• Hearing aids
• Tinnitus management
• Custom ear protection

She gained her bachelor's degree in audiology from the University of Bristol in 2008 after training at Torbay Hospital. She then joined the NHS where she specialised in the assessment of adult hearing, fitting hearing aids, and supporting ENT specialists. Additionally, she established a specialised clinic that supported adults with mental health conditions.

Mrs Mahmoudi-Hartley has previously been a department lead for a learning disability clinic, where she worked alongside speech and language therapists to deliver hearing assessments and hearing aid fittings for adults with learning disabilities. She has also spent time as a mentor for trainee audiologists.

Additionally, she has been a specialist audiologist for a community paediatric audiology department, during which time she performed hearing assessments and hearing aid fittings for children between 6 months and 19 years of age.

Mrs Mahmoudi-Hartley is a member of a number of professional societies, including the British Academy of Audiology, the Royal College of Clinical Physiologists and the British Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists.

Mr Nick Clive is the Chief of Audiology services and a Director at 150 Harley Street, London Hearing.

His interest in the field originated whilst studying Medical Physics & Physiological measurement at the City of Westminster College. He went on to receive nationally recognized qualifications in the field, before starting to practice as a fully qualified Audiologist in 2000.

He has spent several years working with leading Audiology and hearing aid technology companies. This experience has allowed him to stay at the forefront of his industry.

He has a wealth of experience fitting hearing aids and managing complex hearing losses.

• Hearing Aids
• Invisible Hearing Aids
• Custom Made Hearing Aids
• Lyric Hearing Aids

Others

• Tinnitus Measurements and Management
• Earwax Removal (Microsuction)
• Custom Hearing Protection / Ear Plugs
• Diagnostic Audiology Testing

• Hearing Aids Technology
• Tinnitus Measurement and Management
• Hearing Loss Management
• Ear Wax Removal (Microsuction)
  

Ms Falguni Gami is an audiologist clinical scientist and hearing aid dispenser. She has a wide range of expertise and experience in all aspects of audiology. Ms Gami completed her undergraduate training in audiology at the UCL Ear Institute and the Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital. Following this, she underwent her MSc and Clinicial Scientist training programme in Audiology, after which she was able to register as a Clinical Scientist in Audiology, the highest level of qualification one can obtain as a UK audiologist.

Prior to joining Pindrop, Ms Gami worked at a number of Trusts around the country, including Imperial College Trust. Here she was involved in the establishment and maintenance of a tinnitus assessment and management service. Currently she oversees the tinnitus service provided at Pin drop. Her particular clinical interests include paediatrics, vestibular diagnostics, tinnitus management, and auditory rehabilitation. She is particularly interested in hearing aid technology and enjoys providing her patients with the most up to date technological hearing aid solutions

• Tinnitus assessment and management
• Hearing Aid assesment

• Paediatrics
• Vestibular diagnostics
• Tinnitus assessment and management
• Auditory rehabilitation

Ms Isobel McGown is a highly experienced and skilled Senior Clinical Audiologist practicing at Pindrop. She is a specialist in Vestibular Diagnostics. She has extensive past experience of work in the public and private sector. She underwent her B.Sc. in Audiology at UCL in 2009. Following this, she worked at the Audiology department of Queens hospital.

Ms McGown is a superb hearing aid audiologist and skilled at using as wide range of instruments to serve her patients' needs. She has a particular enthusiasm for diagnostic work, having acted as the clinic lead of the vestibular diagnostic department at Wellington hospital, prior to her work at Pin drop hearing. With the help of Ms McGowan's specialist expertise we have expanded the vestibular service we provide to our patients.

• Hearing Aid Provision
• Vestibular Tests

• Vertigo
• Balance Problems
• Hearing aids