About us
Meet The Audiologists
What is an Audiologist?
An Audiologist is a healthcare practitioner who specializes in diagnosing hearing and balance related disorders. Audiologists treat and manage all types of hearing loss. Many individual’s are unaware of the complexity of audiology and the scope of practice of our profession.
Audiologists select and fit hearing aids for individuals diagnosed with hearing loss. Audiologists may work in schools, special schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, community clinics or private practice.
Full time Audiologist:
Shiraz Shakeel
Qualifications:
- BSc Audiology (University Of Cape Town) with Honours
- SASLHA Award for Top Clinical Student in all 4 years of study
Special Interests:
- Bone Conduction Implants
- Cochlear Implants
- Vestibular Assessment and Rehabilitation (Vertigo)
- Advanced Hearing aid technology
Hobbies and personal interests:
- Athletics, Road Running
- Fishing + Camping (Being outdoors)
- Football
- Flying Aircrafts
- Spending time with family
Part- time Audiologist:
Zay-yan Buggas
Qualifications:
- BSc Audiology (University Of Cape Town) with Honours
- SASLHA Award for Top Clinical Student in all 4 years of study
Special Interests:
- Paediatric Audiology
- Auditory Brainstem Response Testing (ABR)
- Newborn Hearing testing
- Advanced Paediatric Hearing aid technology
Hobbies and personal interests:
- Arts and crafts
- Gardening
- Reading
I strive to ensure that all my clients experience a comfortable and positive hearing journey. Whether it be having to cope with a newly diagnosed hearing loss, adjusting to hearing aids, or just hoping to improve general ear health. I will be there for my clients every step of the way!