Life Fourways Hospital · Suite C31 · Johannesburg

Hearing & Balance Specialists

Diagnostic and rehabilitative care for hearing loss, dizziness, vertigo, and balance disorders — led by a PhD audiologist with specialist training in vestibular assessment.

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Dr Tarryn M Reddy holds a PhD in Audiology from the University of Pretoria
Former Head of Vestibular Dept, University of Pretoria
All Major Medical Aids Accepted
Registered with HPCSA

Our Services

Comprehensive Hearing & Balance Care

We offer a full range of audiological services using advanced diagnostic technology including VNG, vHIT, cVEMP and oVEMP.

Vestibular Assessment

Specialist diagnosis of dizziness, vertigo, BPPV, and balance disorders using VNG, vHIT, and VEMP technology. Conditions such as BPPV can often be treated effectively in a small number of sessions.

Hearing Assessments

Comprehensive diagnostic audiological evaluations for adults and children, including pure-tone audiometry, speech testing, and tympanometry.

Hearing Aid Fitting

Evidence-based hearing aid assessments and fittings using leading technology including Phonak, Oticon, Signia, and Widex. Full aftercare included.

Tinnitus Management

Comprehensive tinnitus assessment and evidence-based management programmes to help reduce the impact of ringing or noise in the ears.

Paediatric Audiology

Specialised hearing assessments for children of all ages, including ABR and ASSR testing for infants and children who cannot respond behaviourally.

Industrial Audiometry

Workplace hearing assessments and occupational audiometry for compliance with South African health and safety legislation.

Specialist Service

Are You Suffering From Dizziness or Vertigo?

Many patients with dizziness are referred from doctor to doctor for months — even years — without a clear diagnosis. A vestibular assessment can identify the exact cause quickly and accurately.

Common conditions we diagnose and treat include:

BPPV Menière's Disease Vestibular Neuritis Labyrinthitis Central Vertigo Bilateral Vestibular Loss
Learn More About Vestibular Care
Life Fourways Hospital

Life Fourways Hospital, Suite C31

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Please call us to enquire about appointment availability. We are registered with all major South African medical aids. Patients are responsible for settling accounts directly — please check your benefit limits with your scheme prior to your appointment.

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Meet Your Audiologist

Dr Tarryn Marisca Reddy

PhD (Audiology) · Specialist Vestibular Clinician · Life Fourways Hospital

Qualifications

PhD in Audiology
University of Pretoria
Master of Communication Pathology (Audiology)
University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Communication Pathology (Audiology)

Professional

Registered with HPCSA
HPCSA Registration No. AU0002844
BHF Practice No. 0393339
Member of SAAA
Reviewer, South African Journal of Communication Disorders

Contact

079 497 4827
info@tmraudiology.co.za

Academic & Clinical Leader in Vestibular Audiology

Specialist Audiologist · Researcher · Clinician

Dr Tarryn Marisca Reddy is a South African audiologist, academic, and clinical leader with specialist expertise in vestibular diagnostics, balance disorders, and evidence-based healthcare delivery. She brings a rare combination of academic rigour, advanced clinical practice, and private-sector expertise.

Dr Reddy served as a lecturer and Head of the Vestibular Clinic in the Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology at the University of Pretoria, where she led clinical training, supervised postgraduate research, and advanced the field of vestibular audiology in South Africa.

She is the founder and clinical director of TM Reddy Audiology, a specialist private practice based at Life Fourways Hospital in Johannesburg. Her practice manages complex referrals from ENT specialists, neurologists, and other medical professionals, often involving patients with persistent, unexplained dizziness or multi-system involvement.

Her clinical work integrates advanced technologies including rotational chair testing, VNG, vHIT, and vestibular evoked myogenic potentials (VEMPs), and she is widely regarded for delivering clear, clinically actionable reports that support efficient multidisciplinary decision-making.

Awards & Achievements

AB Clemens Award for Outstanding ResearchAwarded for exceptional contribution to research in Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology.

Susan Swart Award — Best Student in AudiologyRecognised for academic excellence throughout the audiology degree programme.

SAAA Award for Outstanding Clinical WorkSouth African Association of Audiologists recognition for excellence in clinical audiology practice.

Conference Presentations

World Congress of AudiologyBrisbane, Australia

Global Hearing Health Care ConferenceNashville, Tennessee, USA

ENT/SASLHA/SAAA Annual ConferenceBloemfontein, South Africa

SAAA SeminarDurban, South Africa

Selected Publications

International Journal of Audiology · 2023

Cervical and ocular vestibular evoked myogenic potential: A comparison of narrowband chirp, broadband chirp, tone burst and click stimulation

Reddy TM, Heinze B, Biagio-de Jager L, Maes L — Vol. 62(6), pp. 579–586

American Journal of Audiology · 2024

Computerized Rotational Head Impulse Test: Age-Dependent Normative Data

du Plessis M, Heinze B, Reddy TM, Kiderman A, González JE — American Journal of Audiology

Peer-Reviewed Research

Additional publications available on request · ORCID: 0000-0002-5095-8626

Focusing on vestibular diagnostics, VEMP optimisation, and normative data development

What We Offer

Our Services

Comprehensive audiological and vestibular care for patients of all ages, at Life Fourways Hospital.

Vestibular Assessment

Advanced diagnostic evaluation of the balance system using VNG (Videonystagmography), vHIT (Video Head Impulse Test), and VEMP (Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials). Identifies the cause of dizziness and vertigo accurately and efficiently.

Balance Rehabilitation

Evidence-based vestibular rehabilitation therapy for patients with balance disorders, BPPV, and dizziness. Personalised programmes designed to restore confidence and function.

Diagnostic Hearing Assessment

Comprehensive audiological evaluations including pure-tone audiometry, speech audiometry, tympanometry, and acoustic reflex testing. Detailed diagnostic reports provided to referring practitioners.

Hearing Aid Fitting & Aftercare

Assessment, fitting, and ongoing support for hearing aid brands including Phonak, Oticon, Signia, and Widex, using evidence-based fitting protocols. Full aftercare included.

Tinnitus Assessment & Management

Comprehensive evaluation and personalised management plans for tinnitus (ringing in the ears). We use validated assessment tools and evidence-based management strategies including sound therapy and counselling.

Paediatric Audiology

Specialised hearing assessments for children of all ages using age-appropriate techniques. Includes ABR (Auditory Brainstem Response) and ASSR (Auditory Steady State Response) for infants and young children.

ABR & ASSR Testing

Objective electrophysiological hearing assessments that do not require the patient's active participation — essential for infants, young children, or patients unable to provide voluntary responses.

Industrial Audiometry

Occupational hearing assessments for employers and employees in compliance with South African Occupational Health and Safety regulations. On-site or in-practice options available.

Medical Aids

We Accept All Major Medical Aids

We are registered with all major South African medical aid schemes. Patients are responsible for settling accounts directly — please check your benefit limits with your scheme prior to your appointment.

Discovery Health Momentum Bonitas Medshield Fedhealth Bestmed GEMS Polmed Profmed & Many More

Not Sure Which Service You Need?

Not sure which service you need? We will guide you to the right assessment. Please call us to enquire about appointment availability. Urgent referrals from GPs and ENTs are welcome.

Call 079 497 4827

Specialist Service

Vestibular Assessment & Rehabilitation

Are you suffering from dizziness, vertigo, or balance problems? You may not need a neurologist — you may need a vestibular assessment.

Understanding Vestibular Disorders

What Is a Vestibular Assessment?

The vestibular system, located in the inner ear, is responsible for your sense of balance and spatial orientation. When it is not working correctly, you may experience dizziness, vertigo, nausea, or difficulty walking — symptoms that can be frightening and disabling.

A vestibular assessment is a specialised series of tests that evaluate how well your inner ear balance system is functioning. It can identify the specific cause of your symptoms accurately and efficiently, so that the right treatment can begin as soon as possible.

Many patients spend months visiting GPs, neurologists, and general audiologists without a clear answer. At TM Reddy Audiology, vestibular diagnostics is our specialty — led by a PhD audiologist who was formerly Head of the Vestibular Clinic at the University of Pretoria.

Conditions We Treat

Common Vestibular Conditions

These are some of the most common conditions we diagnose and manage. Many are highly treatable once correctly identified.

BPPV

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo — The most common cause of vertigo. Brief but intense dizziness triggered by head movements. Highly treatable with specific repositioning manoeuvres, often in a single session.

Menière's Disease

A disorder of the inner ear causing episodes of vertigo, fluctuating hearing loss, tinnitus, and a feeling of fullness in the ear. Can be effectively managed with the correct diagnosis and treatment plan.

Vestibular Neuritis

Inflammation of the vestibular nerve, usually following a viral infection, causing sudden severe vertigo. Vestibular rehabilitation is highly effective in speeding recovery.

Labyrinthitis

Infection or inflammation of the inner ear affecting both balance and hearing. Requires accurate diagnosis to distinguish from other vestibular conditions and guide appropriate treatment.

Bilateral Vestibular Loss

Reduced function in both inner ears causing imbalance, difficulty walking in the dark, and oscillopsia. Identified through specific vestibular testing and managed with rehabilitation.

Central Vertigo

Dizziness caused by problems in the brain rather than the inner ear. Our comprehensive assessment helps distinguish peripheral from central causes, ensuring appropriate referral when needed.

Diagnostic Technology

Advanced Testing Equipment

We use the same diagnostic technology found in leading international vestibular clinics.

VNG Videonystagmography — measures eye movements to assess inner ear and central motor function
vHIT Video Head Impulse Test — evaluates vestibulo-ocular reflex function in each semicircular canal
cVEMP Cervical Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials — assesses saccular function
oVEMP Ocular Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials — assesses utricular function

What to Expect

Your Vestibular Assessment Journey

01

Referral & Booking

You can self-refer or be referred by your GP, ENT, or neurologist. Please call us to enquire about appointment availability.

02

Case History

A detailed discussion of your symptoms, medical history, and any previous investigations to guide the assessment.

03

Diagnostic Testing

A comprehensive battery of vestibular tests selected specifically for your symptoms and presentation.

04

Results & Report

Clear explanation of your results and a detailed written report sent to you and your referring doctor within 48 hours.

05

Treatment Plan

A personalised management plan — which may include in-practice rehabilitation or onward referral where appropriate.

Don't Keep Living With Dizziness

Many patients say they wish they had found us sooner. If you have been struggling with dizziness or balance problems, call us today.

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Get In Touch

Book an Appointment

We are available Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm. Please call us to enquire about appointment availability.

Find Us

We are located at Life Fourways Hospital — one of Johannesburg's leading private hospitals.

Address Life Fourways Hospital, Suite C31
Cnr Cedar Avenue West & Cedar Road
Fourways, Johannesburg, 2055
Telephone & WhatsApp 079 497 4827
Email info@tmraudiology.co.za
Consulting Hours Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Medical Aids Accepted

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