Rajarshi Pratihar
About Dr. Pratihar
Dr. Rajarshi "Raj" Pratihar has helped adults hear better for more than 20 years. He is a licensed audiologist. He is also the founder of AUDICOG in Bellaire, Texas.
AUDICOG is different from a typical hearing clinic. Dr. Pratihar focuses on how your hearing connects to your brain — your memory, attention, and ability to follow conversations.
Before opening AUDICOG, Dr. Pratihar led the audiology department at UTHealth Houston. Before that, he spent 12 years as a senior audiologist at the MD Anderson Cancer Center. He has cared for thousands of patients — from straightforward hearing loss to complex cases tied to cancer treatment, tinnitus, and brain health.
"Even mild hearing loss doubles the risk of dementia. Hearing aids can act as a facilitator for your brain and cognitive health."
— Dr. Pratihar, UT Physicians, 2023Dr. Pratihar believes hearing care should never feel rushed. At AUDICOG, every visit is one-on-one. Every recommendation is explained in plain language. And every plan is built around what you need — whether that's hearing your grandkids, following a conversation at dinner, or staying sharp at work.
What to Expect at Your Visit
Your first visit is unhurried. We focus on understanding your hearing — and how it affects your daily life.
We Listen First
Dr. Pratihar takes time to understand your concerns and what you most want to hear better.
Complete Hearing Tests
A full evaluation — including how well you hear speech in noisy places.
Brain Health & Wellbeing
If needed, we add a brief memory check and quality-of-life review to see how hearing is affecting your daily life.
Clear, Honest Recommendations
You'll leave knowing what's going on, what your options are, and what we suggest. No pressure.
How Dr. Pratihar Can Help
Dr. Pratihar provides complete hearing care for adults. He focuses on the link between hearing and brain health. He helps patients with:
Experience & Training
Dr. Pratihar has worked at some of the most respected medical centers in the country.
- 2026 — NowFounder & Chief AudiologistAUDICOG Hearing & Brain Health Institute · Bellaire, TX
- 2022 — 2025Director of AudiologyMcGovern Medical School at UTHealth HoustonLed hearing care across multiple clinics within a major academic medical center.
- 2010 — 2022Senior AudiologistMD Anderson Cancer CenterFounded the country's first hearing care fellowship for cancer patients. Helped thousands of patients with hearing changes during chemotherapy and radiation.
- 2010Audiology FellowshipHenry Ford Health System · with cochlear implant training at the University of Michigan
Education
- 2022MHA / MBA — Healthcare & BusinessUniversity of Houston-Clear Lake
- 2010Doctor of Audiology (AuD)East Tennessee State University
- 2003Bachelor of Audiology & Speech RehabilitationUniversity of Calcutta, India
In the News
Magazines and major medical centers turn to Dr. Pratihar as an expert on hearing care and brain health.
