Marie Vetter-Toalson, Au.D.

Owner & Doctor of Audiology

Dr. Marie Vetter-Toalson is the owner of Chicago Hearing Services and a Doctor of Audiology. She earned her A.S. in Biology from Eastern Wyoming College, her B.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of North Dakota, her Doctorate in Audiology at The Ohio State University. She completed her clinical fellowship at Sensaphonics Hearing Conservation and Chicago Hearing Services. 

Prior to owning Chicago Hearing Services she was employed at Chicago Hearing Services for six years. She also worked at the University of Chicago Hospital for three years. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology and a member of the Illinois Academy of Audiology (ILAA).

She has a passion for being active in state and national audiology organizations, particularly concerning advocacy, patients’ rights issues, and teaching student leadership. She empathizes with patients when discussing hearing loss and is dedicated to creating a positive and integrative hearing healthcare experience so her patients leave informed and confident. Dr. Vetter-Toalson has served as the past Vice-President of Governmental Affairs as well as the Vice-President of Public Relations for the Illinois Academy of Audiology. Outside of audiology, she is active with Big Shoulders Fund Chairman’s Advisory Council, and a member of the Gladstone Park and Portage Park Chambers of Commerce. She enjoys spending time with her family, her husband, and her friends.

Dr. Vetter-Toalson has a strong interest in hearing wellness, amplification, aural rehabilitation and counseling, and musician hearing loss prevention.

Emily Dudley, Au.D.

Doctor of Audiology

Dr. Emily Dudley grew up in Bend, Oregon and spent her Externship year working at a non-profit hearing and speech center in Portland, Maine. Dr. Dudley earned her undergraduate degree from Portland State University in Speech and Hearing sciences, and is a graduate of Pacific University’s accelerated Doctor of Audiology (AuD) program. Dr. Dudley is passionate about personalized, patient centered hearing health care. Dr. Dudley also loves working with the treatment of childhood hearing loss and American Sign Language. Dr. Dudley is a member of the Illinois Academy of Audiology.  

Kristen Davia, Au.D.

Doctor of Audiology

Dr. Davia is a seasoned audiologist whose journey in audiology began with a B.S. in Speech and Hearing Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, followed by an M.A. in Audiology from Ohio State University, and culminating in an Au.D. from A.T. Still University of Health Sciences. She holds certifications in Tinnitus Management (CH-TM) from the American Board of Audiology and specializes in a rehabilitation program for managing tinnitus, hyperacusis, and misophonia through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Professionally, Dr. Davia has a robust background, having previously worked as a Clinical Audiologist at what was formerly DuPage Medical Group, now known as Duly Health. Her expertise spans across audiologic diagnostics, hearing aid fittings, vestibular testing (VNG), electrophysiology, and tinnitus management. Since January 2023, she has been with Chicago Hearing Services, where she concentrates on specialized care of Veterans, particularly in the areas of hearing health and tinnitus management. 

Martin Toalson

Director of Operations

Martin Toalson came to Chicago Hearing Services from the Automotive Insurance Claims industry. He spent 20 years as a claims adjuster and claims manager as well as overseeing and managing customer service teams. Martin, as the Director of Operations for Chicago Hearing Services, brings his extensive experience in customer service, conflict resolution, and project management to the team. Martin and Dr. Vetter have been married since 2016 and share 3 children, Willa, Augustin, and Silas. Martin enjoys spending time with his family, reading, golfing, and Cornhusker football.