Stephanie grew up as the oldest of 4 children in Tampico, Illinois. She then moved to Coalville, Utah where she attended and graduated from North Summit High School with an associates’ degree through Utah State University in 2009. Following high school, she attended Brigham Young University where she participated on the ballroom dance team and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science in 2012. While in school, she worked in the Food and Nutrition Department at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center, where she focused on patients’ dietary needs. After school, Stephanie worked for 2 years as a phlebotomist and team leader at MountainStar Blood Services, a mobile blood bank service. She also has experience working as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the Same Day Surgery Department of the Park City Medical Center and as a Medical Assistant at the Kamas Health Center, a clinic in rural Utah.
Stephanie graduated with a Master of Health Sciences degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Duke University School of Medicine in 2018. She spent her clinical year both in the Duke healthcare system and in remote areas of North Carolina. In her spare time, Stephanie enjoys making music, dancing and exploring the great outdoors. She is excited to be joining the Spine and Orthopedic Center and providing exceptional care for its patients.
2016-2018 | Duke University Medical Center Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies |
Durham, NC |
2009-2012 | Brigham Young University-Provo BA in Philosophy |
Provo, UT |
Clinical Rotation Experience
Duke Family Medicine Primary Care |
Durham, NC |
Duke University Medical Center Emergency Medicine |
Durham, NC |
Southeastern Surgical Center General Surgery |
Lumberton, NC |
Duke University Medical Center Internal Medicine |
Durham, NC |
Vidant Multi-Specialty Clinic Pediatrics |
Tarboro, NC |
Duke Family Medicine Women’s Health |
Durham, NC |
Duke University Medical Center Plastic Surgery |
Durham, NC |
Duke University Medical Center Orthopedics |
Durham, NC |
Central Regional Hospital Behavioral Medicine |
Butner, NC |
2019-Present | The Spine and Orthopedic Center Physician Assistant |
Santa Barbara,CA |
2015-2016 | Kaman Health Center Medical Assistant |
Kamas, UT |
2015-2016 | Park City Medical Center Patient Care Technician |
Park City, UT |
2013-2015 | MountainStar Blood Services Team Lead Phlebotomist |
Provo, UT |
2011-2013 | Utah Valley Medical Center Dietary Service Representative |
Provo, UT |
2013-Present | American Academy of Physician Assistants |
2018-Present | California Academy of Physician Assistants |