Nilesh Parekh

Name: Nilesh Parekh

Qualifications: BScBiomedical Science (Hons), BSc Audiology (Hons).

Where did you qualify?: University College London

HCPC reg number: HAD02166

Memberships: BAA, BSHAA, AIHHP

Where have you worked in Audiology?

Hospitals: Kingston Hospital, Queen Mary’s Hospital, Ealing Hospital, Northwick Park Hospital, Central Middlesex Hospital, St Georges Hospital, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Ashford Hospital, St Peter’s Hospital, Charing Cross Hospital, Royal National Throat Nose and Ear Hospital, Edgware Hospital, Finchley Memorial Hospital, Royal Free Hospital, Guys and St Thomas’s Hospital.

Private clinics: Specsavers Hearing Care, Leightons Hear Care.

What were your main duties?

Paediatrics, adult rehabilitation, Diagnostic Audiology, adults with learning disabilities specialist clinic, BAHA assessment clinics, vestibular audiology, ototoxicity specialist clinics.

Why did you get into audiology?

I find it amazing how a small part of the human body does so much, plus how audiology is always advancing, there is still so much to learn all the time.

What do you like about audiology/being an Audiologist?

It’s an ever growing field and there is always something new to learn, I love to see the patient journey and the difference audiology can make in improving quality of life.

What are your areas of interest in Audiology?

Diagnostic audiology with special interest in vestibular.

What do you like about working at Pindrop Hearing?

Being truly independent, the freedom to actually do what’s best for the patient and not to be tied down to certain restrictions other private clinics have because we are patient centred and all highly qualified.

What do you like doing in your spare time?

Martial Arts, hiking, mountain climbing, indoor rock climbing, yoga, reading.