Masking update: As of October 16, 2024, masks are required in patient care areas, patient rooms and waiting rooms. 

Audiology and Vestibular Lab

We perform diagnostic testing to help diagnose head and neck conditions. 

Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery menu
Overview
Clinics and services
Care team
Refer a patient

What we do

Our otolaryngologists use tests to help diagnose hearing, dizziness and balance issues.

We work with audiologists at Hearing Life who perform some of the following tests.

Hearing tests

Hearing tests are the most common tests we use for hearing and ear issues.

During your appointment, an audiologist will discuss your hearing concerns and visually examine your ears.

The test involves listening to beeps at different frequencies to see if certain sounds are hard for you to hear.

Vestibular tests

Vestibular tests help diagnose inner ear and balance disorders such as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo and Meniere's disease.  

There are several kinds of vestibular tests. Depending on which test your physician has ordered, there may be special instructions about food, drinks and medication to avoid. We will give you the instructions when we call with your appointment time. 

Your vestibular testing may include: 

  • Video-nystagmography (VNG)
  • Video head impulse testing (v-HIT)
  • Cervical and ocular vestibular evoked myogenic potential (VEMP)
  • Electrocochleography (ECoG)
  • Auditory evoked brainstem response (ABR) v

What to bring

  • Health (OHIP) card or valid health care coverage  

How to access our services

Walk-in visits are welcome for hearing tests. For other types of tests, you need a referral from a physician. Visit our referral criteria for more information.  

icon-map-pin
Location

Otolaryngology Clinic
600 University Avenue 
4th floor 
Room 401 (Clinic A) and
Room 413 (Clinic B)

icon_globe
Directions

See maps, directions and parking for Mount Sinai Hospital.

Take the escalator or Murray elevator to access the clinic.

icon_phone
Contact

Phone: 416-586-8533

icon_clock
Hours

Monday to Friday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.