8 Chad Brizendine, M.D. Kootenai Clinic Lung and Asthma Tell us abit aboutyou andyour family. I grew up on a small horse ranch in the Sacramento, California, valley. No one in my family had gone to college, but it was very important to my parents that my brother and I be the first to get a higher education. My father was at a horse show in Walla Walla, Washington, where he discovered Whitman College. When he got home he told me, “You have to visit. You have to go there.” I visited soon after and knew he was right. During my time at Whitman, I came to know this region better and visited Spokane and Coeur d’Alene. I knew that one day I would end up settling down in this region. Wheredidyou receiveyourmedical degree? The University of Rochester in New York. Prior to Kootenai, I completed my fellowship training at the University of Virginia. Whydidyoupickyour specialty? You could say it picked me. I struggled with severe asthma as a child and know firsthand the impact chronic disease has on our lives and well-being. I also had an outstanding pulmonary doctor growing up and remember how much he helped me through challenges with my asthma. I think these two factors played a role in my pursuit of pulmonary and critical care medicine. What canpatients expectwhen theyfirst meetwithyou? As a specialist, time is very important in the first meeting. Most of our patients have symptoms that have been present for several years. In our first visit, they can expect that I will take the time to understand their story so we can make the best plan for their care. Sara Carson, M.D. Kootenai Clinic Lung and Asthma Tell us abit aboutyou andyour family. I grew up in Hayden, Idaho, and my husband is originally from New Orleans. We have three young children (including twins!) and love watching them grow. I received my undergraduate education at the College of Idaho and attended medical school at University of Washington. We then moved out East for my internal medicine residency at Georgetown University and then my pulmonary critical care fellowship at Johns Hopkins. We moved back to Coeur d’Alene in July of 2022 and have been loving our time here so far. Me e t o u r n ew prov ide r s Kootenai ClinicAppointment Center Need to nd a physician and schedule an appointment? Start here: (208) 625-6767. The Appointment Center can help you: • Determine the type of physician you need • Find an appointment that ts your schedule • Explain what to expect at your appointment Call the Appointment Center at (208) 625-6767 or request an appointment online at appointmentcenter.kh.org. What are someofyour hobbies? I read a lot about coffee science and enjoy working on my skills in different brewing methods. I am also trying to become more familiar with this region, so I frequently go out to explore. What drewyou toKootenai Health? Community is very important to me. I have always chosen organizations that are mission-driven and community-focused. Kootenai shares a commitment to both of these things. What isyour favoritehealthy tip? Laugh as much as possible each day. It helps clear the lungs and renews the spirit.
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