Alex Grant Brann, PA-C, MMSc

I knew at a very young age that my calling in life would be to work in medicine. Ive always been fascinated at how the human body works. Being a PA allows me to join two of my passions: practicing medicine and providing care to those in need. I fell in love with orthopedics while working in the field prior to becoming a PA. Its special to see a patient return to activities they once could do with the help of orthopedic care and intervention. I strongly believe that motion is medicine. Staying active is such an essential part of staying healthy. I enjoy getting to know my patients and working together to develop a treatment plan that fits their lifestyle and their orthopedic ailment. I am committed to exhausting all nonsurgical options at our disposal prior to having the conversation about surgical intervention. When the time comes to consider surgery I also feel that amazing outcomes can be achieved through innovative and specialized surgical procedures. I strongly believe that motion is medicine. Staying active is such an essential part of staying healthy. When Im outside of the office or the hospital I enjoy playing golf, kayaking the estuaries of NC, hiking nature trails and working in the yard.

While training as a college runner, I had the opportunity to observe and understand what roles doctors, physician assistants (PA's) and athletic trainers play as part of a sports medicine team. From then on, I knew I enjoyed and wanted to be a part of the medical team as a PA. I love helping athletes return to the field or court as soon as it is safe for them to do so. Ive also grown to love orthopedic trauma over the last 10+ years of treating injuries in trauma patients. My philosophy of care is to listen to the patient. If you ask the right questions and listen, the patient will, a lot of the time, tell you exactly what their diagnosis is. When I am not working, my family and I stay very busy and on the go. I enjoy marathon running, spending time on the baseball field with my son and the dance studio with my daughter.

I chose to become a physician assistant to be able to provide care, treatment and a service to those in need. My approach to patient care focuses on each patient's independent needs. I enjoy speaking patients directly to form a care plan that is conducive to compliance but also to their general well-being. Most of my time outside of work is spent with family and close friends. I also enjoy spending time at the beach or traveling.