For hearing testing in Izmir, the usual first step in public hospitals is an Ear, Nose and Throat appointment. If appropriate, the physician requests audiometry or further audiological assessment. Staffing, equipment, age groups and appointment arrangements may change, so confirm current details through MHRS or the institution.
When to consider a hearing assessment
Difficulty following speech, especially in noise
Repeatedly increasing television or telephone volume
A noticeable difference between ears
Tinnitus together with a change in hearing
Concern about a child’s response to sound or speech development
Reduced benefit from an existing hearing aid
Sudden hearing change needs urgent assessment
Do not wait for a routine appointment if a marked hearing reduction begins suddenly, especially with tinnitus or dizziness. Seek urgent medical care or ENT assessment. Do not assume the cause is earwax, hearing-aid settings or device failure.
Hospitals publishing audiometry information
This is not a complete official inventory. Test availability, age groups and referral requirements can vary. Confirm paediatric assessment, newborn screening, OAE, BERA and balance testing before visiting.
Izmir Katip Celebi University Ataturk Training and Research Hospital
Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital
Dokuz Eylul University Hospital
Ege University Hospital
Bornova Turkan Ozilhan State Hospital
Gaziemir Nevvar Salih Isgoren State Hospital
Bergama Necla-Mithat Ozture State Hospital
Odemis State Hospital
Bayindir State Hospital
Central and university hospital options
Official pages describe an audiology laboratory and several hearing and balance tests at Ataturk Training and Research Hospital, audio-vestibular and paediatric services at Tepecik, a Hearing, Speech and Balance Unit at Dokuz Eylul, and physician-requested testing at Ege University.
District hospital options
Official pages identify audiometry services at Bornova Turkan Ozilhan, Bergama and Bayindir hospitals, with hearing testing also described by Odemis hospital. Gaziemir hospital publishes audiometry and newborn hearing screening information. Confirm current schedules directly.
How the appointment pathway works
Use MHRS or ALO 182 for participating public hospitals.
Select Izmir and Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases.
Book an appropriate hospital and physician.
Explain when the symptom began and whether one or both ears are affected.
Follow the physician request for audiometry or further tests.
Return to the physician for interpretation.
Tests that may be requested
Not every patient needs every test. Age, symptoms, examination and previous findings guide the decision.
Pure-tone audiometry for hearing thresholds
Speech audiometry for speech detection and discrimination
Tympanometry for middle-ear information
OAE for inner-ear responses and screening
BERA/ABR for auditory pathway responses
What to bring
Identification and appointment details
Previous audiograms and ENT reports
Current medication list
Relevant ear surgery or treatment records
Both hearing aids and their charger or batteries
A short note describing symptom onset
Hearing assessment and device repair are different
A hearing test evaluates the person’s hearing. Technical service evaluates physical and electronic operation of a hearing aid. Nokta Hearing has no institutional affiliation or referral relationship with the hospitals named here. Physical technical-service intake is available only at Bozyaka and Yesilyurt.
Official information sources
Information was checked against official institution pages on 23 July 2026. Confirm current service and appointment conditions before travelling.
MHRS appointment system
Izmir Ataturk Hospital ENT clinics
Bergama Hospital audiometry unit
Bornova Turkan Ozilhan Hospital audiometry unit
Bayindir Hospital audiometry and tympanometry
Dokuz Eylul University ENT department
Before requesting service
- Urgency of symptoms considered
- Correct ENT or paediatric unit selected
- Current test and appointment conditions confirmed
- Previous reports prepared
- Hearing aids brought to the appointment
- Follow-up with the ENT physician planned
Nokta Hearing Technical Service
This article is limited to technical device care, use and service preparation. It is not medical diagnosis or treatment advice.
Published and updated: 23 July 2026Questions about this topic
Which department should I book for a hearing test in Izmir?
In public hospitals the usual first appointment is ENT. The physician may then request audiometry.
Can I book audiometry directly through MHRS?
It depends on the hospital. Many institutions require an ENT examination first.
Should sudden hearing loss wait for a routine appointment?
No. Seek urgent medical or ENT assessment for a sudden marked hearing change.
Are children assessed with the same test as adults?
Not always. Age-appropriate methods and a suitable paediatric service may be required.
Is this hospital list permanent?
No. Staffing, equipment and appointment rules may change. Confirm details through official channels.