Lachlan Smith
Audiologist & Optometrist
Lachlan Smith is a dual-qualified audiologist and optometrist with extensive clinical experience across hearing and vision care. He is Chief Audiologist at Hearing Choices, the founder of TellyHear, and the owner and principal practitioner at Smith Eye and Ear Solutions in Melbourne. He holds Masters degrees in Audiology from the University of Queensland and Optometry from Deakin University, a Bachelor of Pathology from the University of Melbourne, and a Master of Business Administration from Monash University.
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Credentials and press
Masters degree in Audiology. The degree record is private, so there is no independent page to link to.
Held privatelyMasters degree in Optometry, the second of the dual clinical qualifications. The degree record is private.
Held privatelyBachelor of Pathology, the foundation in the biological processes that affect sensory health. The degree record is private.
Held privatelyMaster of Business Administration, informing his leadership and work across healthcare services. The degree record is private.
Held privatelyMember of Audiology Australia, the professional body for audiologists in Australia. A public directory listing can be linked here once confirmed.
Held privatelyChief Audiologist, working with a national network of independent audiologists to improve access to patient-centred hearing care across Australia.
On recordFounder and lead audiologist. Every TellyHear assessment and fitting is led by Lachlan personally, by video call or in clinic.
On recordCompanies and roles
Ventures
Hearing Choices
A national network of independent audiologists. Lachlan works closely with the network to improve access to high-quality, patient-centred hearing care across Australia.
Smith Eye and Ear Solutions
The Moonee Ponds clinic at 24 Pratt St, Victoria, delivering integrated hearing and vision care that reflects the close link between the two.
TellyHear
An Australian hearing aid service. Devices are programmed to each client’s audiogram and fitted by telehealth or in clinic, with ongoing fine-tuning included.
Career and education
Background
Career
Chief Audiologist
Hearing Choices
Works closely with a national network of independent audiologists to improve access to high-quality, patient-centred hearing care across Australia.
Founder and Senior Clinical Audiologist
TellyHear
Founded TellyHear (Tellyhear By Lachlan Smith Pty Ltd), a hearing aid service programming and fitting devices Australia-wide by telehealth and in clinic. Lachlan leads every assessment and fitting himself.
Owner and Principal Practitioner
Smith Eye and Ear Solutions, Moonee Ponds
Integrated hearing and vision care at the Moonee Ponds clinic, reflecting the close link between hearing, vision and overall quality of life.
Clinical audiology practice
Australia
Two decades of clinical audiology, with more than 6,000 Australians personally fitted with hearing aids.
Education
Masters degree in Audiology
University of Queensland
Masters degree in Optometry
Deakin University
Master of Business Administration
Monash University
Bachelor of Pathology
University of Melbourne
A foundation in the biological processes that affect sensory health.
Contact
Getting in touch
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