Meet Our Team

Dr. Melanie Ludolph was raised in Morton Grove, Illinois. She completed her Master of Science in Audiology at Western Illinois University in 2001 and earned her Doctor of Audiology from Salus University in 2006. 

Dr. Ludolph joined our practice in 2001. She is a member of the Illinois Academy of Audiology and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Her areas of expertise include diagnostics, adult amplification and hearing protection. She finds the greatest reward in helping patients improve their ability to communicate with their loved ones, fostering stronger connections and greater confidence in their everyday lives.

Dr. Melanie Croke was born and raised in the western suburbs of Chicago. She earned her bachelor’s degree in speech pathology and audiology from Marquette University, with a minor in interdisciplinary family studies, and her doctorate in audiology from Northwestern University. She completed her clinical externship at Houston ENT & Allergy in Texas.

Dr. Croke joined our practice in 2023, and her areas of expertise include adult audiologic assessment and hearing aid fitting with follow-up services. Dr. Croke is passionate about helping her patients with hearing loss advocate for their unique communication needs. Outside of work, she is a loving cat mom to her two orange tabbies, Dunkin’ and Curtis.

Dr. Veronica Lane was born and raised in Niles, Illinois. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Science, with a minor in adult development, from the University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign. She completed her Doctor of Audiology degree at the University of Wisconsin – Madison.

Dr. Lane joined the staff at the ENT Center in 2024 and specializes in diagnosing and treating hearing impairment in adults. Her approach to care centers on helping patients maintain meaningful connections through improved hearing.

Outside of work, she likes to craft, play trombone and spend time with her husband, family and cats.

Dr. Nicole Gryzik was raised in Bartlett, Illinois, by a mother with profound hearing loss and a father with tremendous patience, who have inspired her flourishing career in clinical audiology. She earned her doctorate in audiology from Indiana University – Bloomington in 2023 and her bachelor’s in communication sciences & disorders from Illinois State University in 2019.

Dr. Gryzik is a compassionate provider dedicated to proactive care using evidence-based practices, patient education and early intervention for the spectrum of ear disorders. She invites you to schedule a diagnostic evaluation and looks forward to aiding you in reaching your hearing goals.