Dr. Patrich grew up in South Florida and earned her undergraduate degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences from Boston University. She went on to earn her Doctor of Audiology degree from Rush University and completed her clinical externship at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
Dr. Patrich pursued a career in hearing healthcare because of her passion for helping individuals improve their quality of life through better communication. She is especially drawn to the ever-evolving advancements in hearing technology and values the opportunity to apply innovative solutions that improve outcomes for patients living with hearing loss and tinnitus.
As an audiologist at AVI New England, Dr. Patrich provides comprehensive hearing and tinnitus evaluations, hearing aid assessments, fittings, and ongoing management. She also counsels patients on strategies for managing hearing loss and tinnitus. In addition, Dr. Patrich has extensive experience performing vestibular evaluations and canalith repositioning maneuvers (CRM) for the treatment of Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.
Dr. Patrich is deeply committed to delivering patient-centered care and believes every patient’s hearing journey is unique. She takes the time to understand each individual’s needs, ensuring personalized treatment plans and meaningful outcomes. She values the relationships she builds with her patients and appreciates the opportunity to learn from them every day. Outside of the office, Dr. Patrich enjoys spending time with her family, cooking and baking for family and friends, exploring her extensive cookbook collection, and listening to podcasts and audiobooks, especially pop culture and comedy.