About Us – Sydney Audiologists

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Merren Davies: Clinical Audiologist -Sydney Australia

Merren Davies

Merren is recognised as one of Sydney’s most respected Clinical Audiologists, highly skilled with Hearing Aids, Cochlear Implants and other Hearing Devices.

  • A regular guest speaker for audiology seminars and training events.
  • Is often requested to participate in research initiatives with other leading professionals
  • Founding Audiologist for the First Sounds cochlear implant program for The Shepherd Centre
  • Professional background includes an MBA and Regional Manager for Cochlear Ltd
  • Member of Independent Audiologists Australia and Audiology Australia (the peak body of audiologists)

You will find her regularly in the Edgecliff Hearing clinic in Edgecliff (Eastern Sydney) and also at the Edgecliff Hearing Bella Vista clinic (Suite 208a Q-Central building opposite Norwest Private Hospital). Remaining independent from any particular hearing device brand you can trust Merren to give you an unbiased view on what will best suit your situation.

Claire Crichton: audiology specialist

Claire Crichton

Claire Crichton’s career as an audiology specialist has taken her from the UK (Cambridge, London) to New Zealand. Australia has been her home for many years and Claire has been working in Sydney since 2006. Claire enjoys audiology as it is a caring profession. She is an expert paediatric audiologist and provides:

  • Diagnostic hearing testing of children and adults
  • Fitting the latest hearing aid technology
  • Rehabilitation of adult hearing with cochlear implants and bone conduction devices.
  • Ear wax removal or cleaning of blocked ears, by curette or micro suction technology

Claire has a passion for finding the right hearing health care technology to suit each individual.  You can book an appointment with Claire Crichton via our Edgecliff Office. Click here for information on booking a hearing test.

Phillippa Hunt: adult & pediatric audiologist

Phillippa Hunt

An audiologist specialist who has dedicated three decades to the field of Audiology, Phillippa has been a trail blazer in implementing new technology and forging links between medical practitioners and institutions.

  • Established the Southern Cochlear Implant Programme for New Zealand
  • Initiated and developed Adult Rehabilitation protocol for New Zealand Cochlear Implant Programme
  • Advisor and co-author of the Nucleus ‘Adult Aural Rehabilitation – A Guide for CI Professionals’ manual and DVD for global distribution by Cochlear Ltd

A caring and expert practitioner, you will be in safe and caring hands with Phillippa as your Audiologist. Phillippa will provide you with the best possible audiometry assessment and advice, getting you quickly back into a happy and active life with the best hearing solutions for your needs.

Danielle Dennis: qualified audiologist

Danielle Dennis

Danielle Dennis is an experienced qualified audiologist with a Masters degree in Audiology. Based in our Bella Vista Hearing clinic, opposite the Norwest Private Hospital, her expertise includes:

  • Diagnostic hearing testing of adults, children and infants
  • Fitting of the latest hearing aid technology and accessories
  • Fitting and rehabilitation of hearing implants

To book in with Danielle, phone or email and ask for her at Bella Vista Hearing.

The audiological examination process is very much a consultative approach, and we welcome family members or friends you may wish to bring to appointments.


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5.0 35 reviews

  • Avatar Carmel Flanagan ★★★★★ 2 months ago
    Absolutely pleased with the professionalism and care I received from Edgecliff Hearing.
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    … More staff are polite and explain everything perfectly.
  • Avatar Dusan Jaros ★★★★★ 2 months ago
    I could not ask for a better Service. Merren, Clair and Frances are so helpful. Thank you to … More all your staff.
  • Avatar Robert Price ★★★★★ a year ago
    I can only concur with all the five star reviews. I am a long term patient and travel quite … More a distance to attend the Edgecliff clinic. Claire and Merren are simply the best. They will achieve the best possibly hearing solution for your particular situation and take the time to do so. The ladies on reception could teach a masterclass in how to run a medical reception desk. So efficient and easy to deal with. An all round top notch clinic.

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