Audiology and Balance unit
 About Us The Audiology and Balance Unit at the ENT Department sees approximately 9,000 patients annually, offering comprehensive services for hearing and balance disorders. The team consists of 12 skilled professionals, including specialists, senior specialists, and consultants in audiology. Known for being one of the largest and most advanced units in the region, it is equipped with state-of-the-art technology to diagnose and manage hearing loss, dizziness, vertigo, and balance issues across all age groups. In addition to clinical care, the unit plays a vital role in education, providing training for audiology and medical students, interns, ENT residents, and fellows in ENT subspecialties. It is also actively engaged in research and publications, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the field of audiology and balance disorders. Through these efforts, the unit remains a leader in both clinical care and education in the region. |  |
 Vision |
| 1. To be the leading ORL Department par excellence health provider in Saudi Arabia. |
| 2. To be a distinguished centers with high standard Otolaryngology Medical and Surgical practice worldwid |
 Mission |
| 1. To continually promote and force the diversity in higher education that produces qualified health practitioner from a friendly learning environment. |
| 2. To provide high quality Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery health care to Saudi Society. |
| 3. To explore different areas of research in our field that will produce significant contributions to the world. |
Head of Audiology and Balance unit  Dr. Murad Omar Almomani |
| Unit Tasks |
| 1. The unit is responsible for diagnosing hearing-related disorders across all ages, which includes both subjective and objective assessments such as pure tone audiometry, visual reinforcement audiometry (VRA), play audiometry, and speech audiometry. |
| 2. It also conducts middle ear assessments, OAE (Otoacoustic Emissions), acoustic reflexes, and ABR (Auditory Brainstem Response). |
| 3. The unit performs newborn hearing screening and offers hearing aid fitting and verification, as well as cochlear implant programming and verification. |
| 4. In terms of vertigo assessment, the unit conducts various procedures, including positional and positioning tests, VNG (Videonystagmography), rotational testing, caloric testing, VEMP (Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential), ECOG (Electrocochleography), and vHIT (video Head Impulse Test). |
| 5. Additionally, the unit provides vestibular rehabilitation to help manage balance and dizziness disorders. |
| Committees Unit |
| 1. Continuous Education Committee: Focuses on enhancing the knowledge and skills of the team through workshops, lectures, and specialized training courses. |
| 2. Research Committee: Concentrates on conducting scientific research related to hearing and balance disorders and publishing results in scientific journals. |
| 3. Training Committee: Aims to train audiology students, medical residents, and specialists in related medical fields. |
| 4. Cochlear Implant Committee: Focuses on cochlear implant programs, device programming, and support for patients with severe hearing loss. |
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| Contact information |
| Audiology and Speech Clinics |
| King Abdulaziz University Hospital Building 3 (Specialized Clinics Building) level 4 Tel: +966-11-4786100 Appointment front desk Ext. /35473532 |
