	Steven E. Chamberlain, MD
	David L. Galt, MD
	Charles N. Versteeg, MD
	Darrell Weinman, MD
	Mark D. Peterson, MD
	Earl D. Peterson, MD
	Paul Sternenberg, MD
	Yaser A. Metwally, MD
	John-Paul Veri, MD
	Heidi T. Bloom, MD
	Omar Abdul-Hadi, MD

Physician Assistants

Our Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners - Partners in your care

Many orthopedic problems are managed by Physician Assistants. Our P.A.s are certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and are licensed professionals in the state of Oregon with prescribing privileges. Our P.A. s meet stringent continuing medical education requirements including recertification by examination every six years.

They work as a team with the supervising physician to review your condition, prepare alternative care options, participate in your surgical care and provide post-operative follow-up care. In essence our P.A.s provide an excellent extension of the orthopedic surgeon. All our P.A.s have been credentialed by and have privileges in the two area hospitals and the Surgery Center of Southern Oregon.

Meet our Physician Assistants:

CLEVE KENDALL III PA-C

Received his Physician Assistant training at Stanford University School of Medicine. Cleve received his nursing degree from Rogue Community College. He practiced nursing working in the Operating Room for nine years. He received additional training as a RN First Assistant and functioned in this capacity for three years prior to entering the Physician Assistant program.

Cleve is a member of the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and he has earned special recognition for his achievements in and knowledge of surgical interventions.

Cleve partners with Dr. Metwally

MIKE BARKER, PA-C

Mike received his physician assistant training at the Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine, in Portland, Oregon. He has a B.S. degree in Physician Assistant Studies.

Mike is a Certified Physician Assistant by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants. He is a Certified Member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. He is also a Spanish Medical Interpreter.

Mike partners with Dr. Sternenberg.

ROBERT PATTERSON III, PA-C

Rob received his physician assistant training at Dusquesne University. He holds a B.A. degree from Western Maryland College majoring in physical educaton and athletic training.He is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. He is a member of the Physician Assistant in Orthopedic Surgery organization and he is a Certified member of the National Athletic Trainers Association.

Rob has over 13 years of orthopedic experience assisting in more than 1200 cases and his key area of interest is Total Joint Replacement surgery. Rob is currently an active participant in the development of the Total Joint Center, a collaborative effort between Southern Oregon Orthopedics and Rogue Valley Medical Center in Medford.

Rob partners with Dr. Chamberlain.

JOSE PARKER, PA-C

Jose received his Physician Assistant training at Midwestern University in Glendale, Az. Prior to completing his training as a Physician Assistant, he was a corpsman with the US. Navy and a technician in a Critical Care Unit. He has been a practicing Physician Assistant since 2001.

Jose is a member of the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and he has earned special recognition for his achievements in and knowledge of surgical interventions. He is married and has four daughters.

Jose partners with Dr. Veri.

Meet our Nurse Practitioners:

Richard M. Lotz, FNP

Mr. Lotz is licensed as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) in Oregon and California. He joined the practice in September, 2003 and practices office orthopedics for adults and children.

Education:

M.S. degree in Nursing from California State University, Fresno, 1996.
M.A. degree in Exercise Physiology/Physical Education from California State University, Fresno, 1989.
B.S. Degree in Zoology/Exercise Physiology from University of California, Davis, 1984, 1986.
A.A. Degree in Nursing from Fresno City College, Fresno, 1995.

Experience:

Mr. Lotz has been in active practice as a Nurse Practitioner since 1996. He has practiced in a variety of clinical settings including: Emergency Medicine, rural Family Health Clinic, Multi-specialty group practices and orthopedic specialty practice.

Mr. Lotz has a particular interest in orthopedic problems, pediatrics and general family medicine.

Susan Watkins MSN, APRN, BC

Susan is a Family Nurse Practitioner and joined the practice in October 2003. Susan received her nurses training first at Angus College of Nursing near Brechin Scotland. She received an Associate Degree in Nursing from Portland Community College, a BSN degree from Oregon Health Sciences University and a masters degree as a FNP from Western University of Health Sciences.

Susan is board certified by the ANCC as an advanced practice registered nurse, is a member of Sigma Theta Tau Society for Scholarship in Nursing, is certified through the Association of Operating Room Nurses, and is a past board member.

Susan’s experience includes 22 years of perioperative nursing practice predominantly but not limited to orthopedic trauma, sports medicine, and total joint replacement. As an operating room nurse she has functioned in the role of scrub nurse, circulating nurse, education coordinator, trauma coordinator and OR manager. She has worked as an RN First Assistant assisting in surgery for the past five years.

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