Mrs Rolien Botha – Audiologist – Oranjezicht

Mrs Rolien Botha – Audiologist – Oranjezicht

Mrs Rolien Botha is an Audiologist based in Oranjezicht. She earned her BSc (Audiology) from the University of Cape Town in 2010, thus laying a strong foundation for her clinical career Mediclinic. Early on, she began practising at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in Johannesburg, where she gained extensive experience in adult and paediatric hearing assessment EntGroup.

At Mediclinic Cape Town, she leads comprehensive audiology services. Consequently, each patient benefits from her personalized approach to hearing healthcare. Moreover, she collaborates closely with ENT surgeons, speech therapists, and paediatricians to ensure seamless, multidisciplinary care. Furthermore, her commitment to ongoing professional development keeps her practice aligned with the latest evidence-based protocols. Ultimately, Mrs Botha combines technical expertise with empathetic communication, so that every individual and family feels informed and empowered.

Services

Mrs Botha offers a full spectrum of diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative audiology services, each tailored to unique patient needs:

• Comprehensive Hearing Assessments: In-depth evaluation of sensorineural, conductive, and mixed hearing loss, using state-of-the-art audiometry and tympanometry.

• Newborn & Paediatric Screening: Early detection of hearing impairment through otoacoustic emissions (OAE) and automated auditory brainstem response (AABR) testing.

• Hearing Aid Fitting & Verification: Personalized selection, fitting, and real-ear verification of digital hearing aids, thereby optimizing speech intelligibility.

• Tinnitus Assessment & Management: Multimodal strategies—including sound therapy, counselling, and habituation techniques—to alleviate tinnitus distress.

• Vestibular & Balance Evaluations: Diagnosis of vestibular dysfunction using videonystagmography (VNG) and vestibular evoked myogenic potentials (VEMP).

• Aural Rehabilitation: Structured speech-reading, listening exercises, and communication strategies to enhance auditory processing and social participation.

• Cochlear Implant Assessment: Pre- and post-implant evaluation and programming, in collaboration with surgical implant teams.

• Bone-Anchored Hearing Systems: Consultation and fitting services for BAHS devices, with ongoing fine-tuning for optimal benefit.

• Telehealth Follow-Ups: Secure video consultations for device checks, counselling, and troubleshooting, which ensure continuity of care.

Additional Information

Mediclinic Cape Town features a fully equipped audiology suite, high-resolution otoscopes, and advanced auditory evoked potential equipment. Moreover, on-site pathology and radiology services allow for rapid diagnostic referrals when needed. Consequently, Mrs Botha can coordinate care efficiently with other specialists to address complex cases without delay.

In addition, she contributes to professional education by mentoring audiology students from the University of Cape Town. Furthermore, she regularly attends national conferences and workshops on modern amplification technologies, vestibular rehabilitation, and implantable hearing devices. Therefore, her practice remains at the forefront of audiological innovation. Ultimately, patients benefit from her holistic approach, which emphasizes clear explanations and patient empowerment.

Schedule a consultation today to experience personalized audiology care delivered with expertise, compassion, and the latest in hearing-health technology.