ABOUT US
Our Story
Michael Fourie obtained his Pharmacy Degree from Rhodes University in 1973 and later qualified as Hearing Aid Acoustician. His passion for improving lives, especially for the elderly, led to the founding of Hearing Care Centre. We believe that hearing well and communication is essential to a good life, and we go the extra mile to offer expert advice, high-quality hearing instruments, and caring and honest service.
Unlike many providers, we are not tied to a single hearing aid brand, ensuring our clients get the right solution for their lifestyle and hearing profile and budget.
Understanding Hearing & Hearing Loss
Your ears are remarkable, they detect, process, and interpret sound with incredible precision. Hearing loss can occur when any part of this complex system is damaged.
Early diagnosis leads to better outcomes, improved relationships, and a richer quality of life.
Common causes of hearing loss include:
- Age-related degeneration (Presbycusis)
- Excessive noise exposure
- Ear infections or injuries
- Ototoxic medications
- Medical conditions like diabetes, stroke, or HIV
Signs you might need a hearing test:
- Turning up the TV or radio louder than others prefer
- Difficulty following conversations, especially in noisy places
- Thinking others mumble or speak unclearly
- Struggling to hear on the phone
- Avoiding social gatherings due to hearing fatigue
Why are hearing aids the best form of treatment?
- No medication can restore hearing loss caused by sensory damage.
- Medical-grade hearing aids are the most effective treatment option.
- Professionally programmed hearing aids lead to improve speech understanding in all sound environments.
- Custom settings ensure safe, comfortable listening without risk of further damage.
Payment Options
We welcome private patients and accept:
- Credit Cards
- EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer)
Please note: We do not offer in-house payment plans. All services are payable at the time of your appointment.
Assistance with Medical Aid Claims:
We will help you submit the paperwork for reimbursement.
Financing Options Comparisons:
| Company: | Summary of service offering: | Notes on key differentiation: |
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| Mediwallet |
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| Reconnect Finance |
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| Medical Finance |
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Financing Options:
Medifin:
Summary of service offering:
- Value: R8000-R150000
- Duration: 12-48 months
- No early settlement penalties
- 100% of fee is paid to practitioner
- Payment made within 24 hours of loan finalization
Notes on key differentiation:
- Patients have a choice in duration of repayment.
- Higher value claims
- Loss insurance as optional add-on
Mediwallet:
Summary of service offering:
- Value: up to R40000
- Duration: 18 months
- No early settlement penalty
- Practitioner costs: 10% of total bill (allows to approve higher risk patients
Notes on key differentiation:
- Higher risk patients would possibly be covered.
Reconnect Finance:
Summary of service offering:
- Duration: 36 months
- Loss insurance with R1000 excess
- Death insurance
- Service plan / warranty as per normal
Notes on key differentiation:
- Dedicated to hearing instrument financing.
- Loss insurance
Medical Finance:
Summary of service offering:
- Value: R10000 upwards
- Duration 6-36 months
- Credit life policy
Notes on key differentiation:
- Choice in duration of re-payment.