Dana McCray, Au.D.

Hearing is so critical to communication and I chose a career in audiology to make that sense as accessible as possible to everyone. The loss of hearing can be so frightening no matter what age it occurs, so making the testing experience as welcoming and understandable as possible is my central goal. Technology is astonishing these days and it affords us so many treatment options, but it's important to me to remember that there is still a human being at the heart of it all.

I was born and raised in Minnesota until age 9, but life took me all over America, including California, Oregon, Colorado and most recently Georgia. I fell in love with the South, but I'm happy to return to Minnesota and join the Mayo family! As a former professional musician, I enjoy playing the piano, flute and cello in my spare time and I love to support local live music whenever I can. Spending time with extended family is great fun and I'm looking forward to exploring more of the great state of Minnesota!

Medical School

• A.T. Still University — Arizona School of Health Sciences

Education

• Bachelor's degree, Communicative Disorders, San Diego State University
• Master's degree, Audiology, Portland State University

Fellowship

• Audiology, Specializing in Balance Disorders, Portland Otologic Clinic

Certifications

• Audiology, American Board of Audiology
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A), American Speech-Language and Hearing Association

Memberships

• American Academy of Audiology
• American Auditory Society
• American Board of Audiology
• American Cochlear Implant Alliance
• American Speech-Language and Hearing Association

Access the full list of providers