Kimberly Miller, AU D - Novant Health Audiology-SouthPark

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My career in audiology has deep roots in Tennessee, where I grew up and received my undergraduate education before attending graduate school at the University of North Texas. \n I credit my uncle, an audiology professor at the University of Tennessee, for paving the way for me to combine two passions - my love for music and my fascination with how we hear. I played trumpet as a University of Tennessee undergrad, and during graduate school, I worked at the Texas Center for Performing Arts Health. \n Throughout my career, I have presented original research at national and international meetings on the risk of hearing loss in musicians. One paper focused on the risk for players in community bands and non-majors in college bands. Another explored how wearing earplugs while playing a brass instrument affects sound output. My current interests include diagnostic testing, amplification and treatment for auditory processing disorders in children and adults. \n In my work, I want each patient to know that someone cares. Even if I do not have all the answers, I will continue the search or refer them to other specialists who can help. I aim to be there for my patients, every step of the way. \n For my professional development, I am a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology and a clinically certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. I have been a member of several audiology advisory boards. \n I am active in my church, where I play trumpet and handbells, and help direct the children's chimes choir. My husband and I have twins and together, we love traveling, spending time with extended family, enjoying game nights and, of course, cheering on the UT Vols.

I love being an audiologist because I enjoy helping patients choose the best hearing aids to meet their individual needs and because it enables me to meet so many inspirational people. \n Hearing has such a big impact on quality of life, not just for my patients but for their families as well. I love seeing the joy on patients' faces when they tell me they can hear again and how hearing better has helped them to feel more connected to their loved ones. \n I'm grateful for the opportunity to help patients at the Novant Health Cancer Institute, and there is something special about fitting children who have a hearing impairment with a pair of hearing aids and seeing the wonder in their eyes as they listen to sounds for the first time. \n In 2020, I moved from my hometown Houston to Charlotte, where my husband, Brandon, was born and raised. We have three sons - Paxton, Hendrix and Reid - and a dog, Ziggy. They all keep me busy when I'm not working. \n When I do get a chance to unwind, I love being outdoors. I enjoy stand-up paddleboarding, painting, snapping photographs and watching football.