Piers D. Dawes is an audiologist based in Macqaurie Park, NSW 2109. His work is centred on listening and how the brain makes sense of sound. That can be about hearing itself, or it can be about understanding speech, especially when life is busy and there’s background noise.
In many cases, people see an audiologist when they’re noticing changes over time. This can include hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing or buzzing), or issues linked to things like occupational noise exposure. Piers also looks after people who have more complex hearing needs, such as Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder and Auditory Processing Disorder. These can affect how sound travels and how it’s interpreted, so the experience might be “I can hear, but it’s not clear” or “words feel jumbled”.
Sound problems can also show up alongside other health concerns. Piers supports patients dealing with memory loss or dementia, where communication and hearing can make day-to-day tasks harder. He may also be involved when hearing and speech needs come up in conditions like developmental dysphasia and developmental reading disorder, especially for families who want practical help early. At times, hearing and communication needs can come up in the context of broader medical histories, including COVID-19, HIV/AIDS, and SARS. People in these situations often want clear next steps, not a lot of guesswork.
His clinic approach also covers the practical side of communication changes after treatments. For example, cataract removal can be part of a bigger picture for vision and hearing needs, and Piers helps make sure sound is not missed during recovery. He also has experience supporting people with neurological conditions such as benign Rolandic epilepsy and partial familial epilepsy, where communication challenges can matter for learning and everyday life.
Education and research details aren’t listed here, but the focus is on real-world hearing care and ongoing updates that fit with how patients are doing now. Clinical trial information is not provided, so appointments are best discussed directly to suit what you need on the day.
