Meet Our Office
We are a team of professionals dedicated to providing the best quality healthcare in a responsive and caring environment.
Our Team
We promise to work hard to understand your hearing health issues quickly and apply the appropriate treatment to get you back to your optimal hearing health.
Dr. Amy Pento
Director of Audiology & Senior Audiologist
Dr. Amy Pento has more than 25 years of experience specializing in pediatric and adult clinical audiology and hearing aid selection and dispensing.
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She received her Master of Arts degree in Audiology from Hofstra University and her Doctorate of Audiology degree from the Arizona School of Health Sciences. Prior to being senior audiologist at Associates in Otolaryngology of NJ, Dr. Pento was Director of Audiology at Overlook Hospital in Summit, NJ, and practiced at Mt. Sinai’s Audiology Department as well as several private practices in New York and New Jersey. She is a New Jersey licensed Audiologist and a licensed Hearing Aid Dispenser, and holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech Language Hearing Association. Dr. Pento is also a member of the NJ Academy of Audiology. She has been with Associates in Otolaryngology of NJ for over 15 years.
Dr. Laurie Romei
Clinical Audiologist
Dr. Romei has over 8 years of experience specializing in adult and pediatric clinical audiology and hearing aid selection and dispensing.
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Dr. Romei also performs advanced diagnostic testing and BAHA selection and fittings. Dr. Romei worked for many years in non-profit, and as a teacher/vocational counselor for youth and young adults with hearing impairment. She earned her Doctorate of Science in Audiology from Montclair State University. She is a New Jersey licensed Audiologist and Hearing Aid Dispenser, and holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association. Dr. Romei is also a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology. She has been with Associates in Otolaryngology of NJ for 7 years.
Dr. Cynthia Frederick
Clinical Audiologist
Dr. Cynthia Frederick earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Disorders from the University of Arizona, and her Doctorate of Audiology degree from Montclair State University.
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Dr. Frederick completed her clinical externship at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mt. Sinai in Manhattan. She is a New Jersey licensed Audiologist and Hearing Aid Dispenser and holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association. Dr. Frederick performs diagnostic testing and dispenses hearing aids/BAHAs for all populations. She has been with Associates in Otolaryngology of NJ since July 2016.
Dr. Melanie Pangilinan
Clinical Audiologist
Dr. Melanie Pangilinan earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Linguistics from Rutgers University, and her Doctorate of Audiology degree from Montclair State University.
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Dr. Melanie Pangilinan earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Linguistics from Rutgers University, and her Doctorate of Audiology degree from Montclair State University.
Friendly, Reliable Hearing Care
At Associates In Otolaryngology of NJ, we believe that each doctor and patient become a team for treating an individual’s hearing problems. We want our patients to be informed about hearing, hearing loss and their options for better hearing.
Our practice is recognized throughout the region for its excellence in patient-centered care, and for maintaining the highest commitment to providing safe, effective, evidence and value-based medicine. Members of our staff work closely together to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care in a respectful, courteous, efficient, and professional manner at all times.
Patient-Focused
Our patient’s come first. From the first call to our office to your last visit, our practice and every visit
Technology Forward
We attend numerous conferences and seminars to ensure we can offer you the latest technological advances.
Budget Friendly
We’ll work within your budget to provide you with a solution to your hearing problem that fits your budget.
Reach Us
Please don't hesitate to contact us by phone or email.
Suite 104A
West Orange, NJ 07052
Suite 206
Summit, NJ 07901