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Sarah Brady, Au.D., CCC-A

Location: Pittsboro, North Carolina

Education: Auburn University, received Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.) in 2010.

Hometown: The Dalles, Oregon

Why did you decide to pursue medicine as a career?

I was pursuing an undergraduate degree in communications and was required to take a communication disorders/science course. I discovered the world of audiology and never looked back. My father was a Vietnam veteran in the Air Force and suffered severe hearing loss, which impacted our communication/relationship growing up. Given my personal experience, I felt that I wanted to discover ways to help him and others hear and reconnect with loved ones again.

Had you not chosen medicine, what would you do? My initial major was in elementary education.

I think being a teacher/educator would be great as you have the ability to shape/sharpen the minds of our future. I, however, have a whole new level of respect for our educators after “homeschooling” my children during Covid and am confident I made the correct career choice.

If you were to change medical specialties, what would you choose?

I think it would be fun to work in orthopedics and/or physical therapy. Growing up playing sports and sustaining my fair share of injuries has given me first-hand experience in working with these specialists.

How is most of your time spent away from work?

You will typically find me at my daughter’s volleyball practices or games, my other daughter’s karate lessons/competitions, hanging out with my boys (2 dogs) or out exploring the U.S. with my more adventurous other half, who works as an “off-road” driving instructor!

Describe your perfect day off?

A day at the beach. In my opinion, nothing is better medicine than soaking up some Vitamin D and watching/listening to the waves crash, dolphins play and pelicans dive for fish!

Tell me the best part about being a physician?

My favorite part of my day is listening to the stories of America’s heroes. I wish I could carry a tape recorder so others could hear what they have sacrificed and overcome. I love to make someone’s day and know that my brief encounter left a positive impact on their day/lives; seeing someone discouraged and grumpy at first and then parting ways with a smile, makes my heart happy.

What would you change about healthcare and the practice of medicine to make it work better?

In my personal experience, I wish there was more streamlined mental health care for veterans retiring/parting from service. It seems like a lot get lost in the system and don’t get the help they need to acclimate to civilian life.