Dr. Melissa Patrich, Au.D.
Dr. Melissa Patrich, Au.D.
Audiologist
Melissa grew up in South Florida and received her undergraduate degree in speech, language, and hearing sciences at Boston University. She then earned her Doctorate of Audiology at Rush University in Chicago. Her externship year was completed at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia.
Melissa decided to work within the world of hearing healthcare because she is passionate about helping people improve their quality of life through optimizing their ability to communicate. The audiology field is always using improvements in technology to create a brighter future for individuals living with a hearing loss and tinnitus. Keeping up with technology as it evolves and helps serve patients is something that really drew her to the field.
As our audiologist, Melissa regularly conducts comprehensive hearing and tinnitus assessments as well as evaluations, fittings, and management of hearing aids. She also counsels patients on living with tinnitus, hearing loss, and hearing. Additionally, Melissa has extensive experience with comprehensive vestibular evaluations and CRT maneuvers for the treatment of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.
The patients at AVI New England mean the world to Melissa. She loves learning about each patient in order to ensure their hearing healthcare is centered around their specific needs. Her approach is patient centered, and no two cases are ever the same. She thoroughly enjoys working directly with people, and a day never goes by without learning something new from her patients.
Outside of the office, Melissa loves to cook and bake for her family and friends. She has a large collection of cookbooks that she’s always browsing for inspiration. Melissa also enjoys listening to podcasts and audiobooks. Her favorite genres are pop culture and comedy.
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Please note that due to demand for appointments and a nationally-renown reputation, there is currently a short wait time if you’re a new patient. For information on why our existing patients believe we’re worth the wait, then please click here.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Request a Callback
If you have any questions, require any help or would like our advice, then you can request a callback and we’ll call you as soon as we’re available.
Please note that due to demand for appointments and a nationally-renown reputation, there is currently a short wait time if you’re a new patient. For information on why our existing patients believe we’re worth the wait, then please click here.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Patient Stories
Len immediately felt “comfortable” at AVI New England due to the welcoming staff.
As a teacher, hearing was a key part of his job, as he needed to understand what his students were saying.
- Len E.
You are in good hands and you will be grateful you went.
Cindy went through something that not many people do. In 2000, she lost all of her hearing and found herself completely lost.
- Cindy W.
Dr. Bauman is “world renown and you cannot find a better audiologist.”
While Geraldine showed the signs of hearing loss much earlier, it wasn’t until she was age 46 that she recognized the severity of her concerns
- Geraldine K.
It improved my confidence speaking to people, even in a crowd
Annie first realized she had a hearing loss when she couldn’t hear others on the phone or engage in conversations like she used to.
- Annie M. Q.
He had no worries beforehand, as he has “seen Dr. Bauman for about 15 years and found him to be incredibly knowledgeable, concerned, and competent."
As a young person, Stocky constantly missed words being said and found it incredibly frustrating not being able to engage in conversation like others.
- Stocky C.
Hearing aids have allowed George to “interact with others and also let me understand TV and telephone calls.”
George has suffered with a hearing loss for a long time and first noticed his hearing loss “decades ago.”
- George A.
Eva encourages others to “Go for it, as I have advised three people to go.”
While hearing loss can often be disguised by lip reading and facial cues, Eva first realized she had a hearing loss when she started feeling left out of conversations at the dinner table.
- Eva L.
Dale connected with Dr Bauman straight away and found visiting the clinic “Absolutely worth it.”
Dale doesn’t remember the first time he noticed any hearing loss, but the impact that hearing aids have had on his life have been extremely helpful.
- Dale K.
No one looks at me any differently, and I’ve even been applauded for having the courage to be honest about my need for hearing aids.
I first realized I had a hearing problem when I was unable to understand my grandson, which made me worry about safety when I was alone with him.
- Jacqueline D.
Go, see someone.
When I was 55, I found myself lost at my own dinner table, struggling to keep up with conversations.
- Eva L.
Patient Stories
Len immediately felt “comfortable” at AVI New England due to the welcoming staff.
As a teacher, hearing was a key part of his job, as he needed to understand what his students were saying.
- Len E.
You are in good hands and you will be grateful you went.
Cindy went through something that not many people do. In 2000, she lost all of her hearing and found herself completely lost.
- Cindy W.
Dr. Bauman is “world renown and you cannot find a better audiologist.”
While Geraldine showed the signs of hearing loss much earlier, it wasn’t until she was age 46 that she recognized the severity of her concerns
- Geraldine K.
It improved my confidence speaking to people, even in a crowd
Annie first realized she had a hearing loss when she couldn’t hear others on the phone or engage in conversations like she used to.
- Annie M. Q.
He had no worries beforehand, as he has “seen Dr. Bauman for about 15 years and found him to be incredibly knowledgeable, concerned, and competent."
As a young person, Stocky constantly missed words being said and found it incredibly frustrating not being able to engage in conversation like others.
- Stocky C.
Hearing aids have allowed George to “interact with others and also let me understand TV and telephone calls.”
George has suffered with a hearing loss for a long time and first noticed his hearing loss “decades ago.”
- George A.
Eva encourages others to “Go for it, as I have advised three people to go.”
While hearing loss can often be disguised by lip reading and facial cues, Eva first realized she had a hearing loss when she started feeling left out of conversations at the dinner table.
- Eva L.
Dale connected with Dr Bauman straight away and found visiting the clinic “Absolutely worth it.”
Dale doesn’t remember the first time he noticed any hearing loss, but the impact that hearing aids have had on his life have been extremely helpful.
- Dale K.
No one looks at me any differently, and I’ve even been applauded for having the courage to be honest about my need for hearing aids.
I first realized I had a hearing problem when I was unable to understand my grandson, which made me worry about safety when I was alone with him.
- Jacqueline D.
Go, see someone.
When I was 55, I found myself lost at my own dinner table, struggling to keep up with conversations.
- Eva L.
Patient Stories
Len immediately felt “comfortable” at AVI New England due to the welcoming staff.
As a teacher, hearing was a key part of his job, as he needed to understand what his students were saying.
- Len E.
You are in good hands and you will be grateful you went.
Cindy went through something that not many people do. In 2000, she lost all of her hearing and found herself completely lost.
- Cindy W.
Dr. Bauman is “world renown and you cannot find a better audiologist.”
While Geraldine showed the signs of hearing loss much earlier, it wasn’t until she was age 46 that she recognized the severity of her concerns
- Geraldine K.
It improved my confidence speaking to people, even in a crowd
Annie first realized she had a hearing loss when she couldn’t hear others on the phone or engage in conversations like she used to.
- Annie M. Q.
He had no worries beforehand, as he has “seen Dr. Bauman for about 15 years and found him to be incredibly knowledgeable, concerned, and competent."
As a young person, Stocky constantly missed words being said and found it incredibly frustrating not being able to engage in conversation like others.
- Stocky C.
Hearing aids have allowed George to “interact with others and also let me understand TV and telephone calls.”
George has suffered with a hearing loss for a long time and first noticed his hearing loss “decades ago.”
- George A.
Eva encourages others to “Go for it, as I have advised three people to go.”
While hearing loss can often be disguised by lip reading and facial cues, Eva first realized she had a hearing loss when she started feeling left out of conversations at the dinner table.
- Eva L.
Dale connected with Dr Bauman straight away and found visiting the clinic “Absolutely worth it.”
Dale doesn’t remember the first time he noticed any hearing loss, but the impact that hearing aids have had on his life have been extremely helpful.
- Dale K.
No one looks at me any differently, and I’ve even been applauded for having the courage to be honest about my need for hearing aids.
I first realized I had a hearing problem when I was unable to understand my grandson, which made me worry about safety when I was alone with him.
- Jacqueline D.
Go, see someone.
When I was 55, I found myself lost at my own dinner table, struggling to keep up with conversations.
- Eva L.
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The Most Trusted and Influential Independent Hearing Care Experts in New England, Trusted by Tens of Thousands of Local People for Over 40 Years
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Copyright 2025 © Auditory & Vestibular Institute of New England