In the intricate and dynamic profession of audiology and speech therapy, there are few whose names evoke such a high level of expertise, passion, and actual impact. Dr. Ruchika Mittal is one among them, a veteran with more than 22 years of professional experience, of which 19 years were spent as an expert. Even-tempered and clinical in her approach, Dr. Mittal's career has been inspired by a profound desire to enhance the quality of life for people with speech and hearing conditions.
Education & Training
Dr. Ruchika Mittal's education background proves to be both rigorous and prestigious. She holds:
- Ph.D. in ENT
- M.Sc. in Speech and Hearing
- B.Sc. in Speech & Hearing
She is trained by some of the most renowned organizations in India:
- AIIMS, New Delhi
- PGIMER, Chandigarh
At the national and international levels also, she has done professional training, which has provided her clinical practice with international best practices.
Experience & Career Highlights
Dr. Mittal has a rich experience of over a decade in clinical as well as academic positions:
11+ years at Army Hospital (Research & Referral), New Delhi
Active affiliations with:
- Lady Hardinge Medical College & Hospital
- Sarvodhaya Hospital & Research Center
- Apollo Cradle
Founder of Mittal's Clinic in Rajouri Garden – a specialized center for hearing, speech, and cardiac care.
"Being in constant contact with children and adults has enabled me to realize that every case is different. The remedy should also be as custom-made," says Dr. Ruchika Mittal.
Specializations
Dr. Mittal is renowned for her wide and in-depth clinical expertise, but she is particularly specialized in:
- Diagnostic Audiology
- Cochlear Implants
- Speech-language and Feeding Disorders
- Swallowing Disorders
- Post-laryngectomy Rehabilitation
- Tinnitus Management
- Auditory Neuropathy/Dyssynchrony in infants
She works constantly with children on the autism spectrum, as well as adults who are recovering from surgery or trauma, always with a practical and evidence-based solution.
Services Provided
At her clinic and associated hospitals, she offers a complete range of services:
- Advanced testing for diagnosis: OAE, BERA, ASSR, ECogG
- Speech screening at birth and subsequent protocols
- Hearing aid and cochlear implant fitting
- Speech therapy for developmental and acquired disorders
- Auditory processing issues counseling and therapy
- Voice and resonance therapy materials
Her method is not merely about symptom control but about improving communication in the long term.
Research & Publications
Dr. Mittal is not only a clinician—she's a scholar too.
- 19+ research papers published in peer-reviewed journals
- 4 books published on audiology and speech sciences as an author
- Regular speaker in national and international conferences
- Guest faculty positions at a number of medical colleges
Her research is mostly centered on detecting hearing loss in infants early on and neurological characteristics of auditory disorders.
Awards and Recognition
Though Dr. Mittal has a low-key profile, her efforts have been recognized with several awards and accolades throughout the years. She's highly regarded by colleagues for her clarity, ethics, and patient care.
Patient-Centric Approach
It is her individualized and empathetic approach that distinguishes Dr. Mittal. Her patients frequently cite her pleasant personality and ability to break down complicated conditions into plain language. She sees both Indian and overseas patients, a number of whom come especially to see her for second opinions or high-tech diagnostics.
"It's not about putting in a hearing aid. It's about giving confidence, communication, and connection back," she says.