Claire Cogsdale, PA

Laura Ripley is a Physician Assistant in Newport News, Virginia. Ms. Ripley has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Fractured Spine, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Rathke Cleft Cyst.

Andrea joined Tidewater Orthopaedics in 2017. She earned her undergraduate degree in biology at Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri. She completed her physician assistant studies at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Growing up in Niger, Africa, Andrea was able to volunteer at a mission hospital and saw how different types of healthcare affect patients and their families. She was inspired by professionals who were honest, intelligent, and compassionate. With years of clinical and surgical orthopedic experience, Andrea can embody those characteristics, along with her own skills, energy, and passion, in her work today.In her spare time, Andrea enjoys spending time with her husband, David, and their pug, Cutie. She also loves soccer and played tennis throughout high school and college. She spent 20 years in Niger and speaks three languages: English, French, and Hausa. Ms. Furlong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Muscle Spasms, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Fractured Spine, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Carl Wright is a Physician Assistant in Chester, Virginia. Mr. Wright is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Spasms, Fractured Spine, Boils, and Carbuncle.