Brielle A. Hanson, PA

Kristyn Hare, PA is a physician assistant at UW Health. Kristyn manages and treats osteoporosis as part of the UW Health Fracture Liaison Service (FLS). People with low-impact (fragility) fractures get personalized care through the FLS. It focuses on helping broken bones heal while also preventing future fractures.Kristyn runs an outpatient clinic dedicated to treating and educating people about how osteoporosis and osteopenia (low bone mass) affect health and wellness. She also cares for people considering elective orthopedic surgery such as joint replacement or spinal fusion.Her clinical roles include assisting with fracture risk assessment, patient education, management and coordination of care, including follow-up services. She also provides inpatient consults for patients with fractures related to orthopedic surgery for traumatic injuries.I chose medicine to work in partnership with my patients to enhance their health. I believe in taking a well-rounded, multispecialty approach to improve bone health in adults. Hare, PA is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Vitamin D Deficiency. Hare, PA is currently accepting new patients.

Laurie Tierney is a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Tierney, PA is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

Jane Nixon, PA, is a physician’s assistant at UW Health. Jane provides care for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, thyroid disorders, pituitary disorders and gender dysphoria. She finds chronic disease care and gender medicine particularly rewarding.Jane enjoys being able to make a difference in her patients’ lives. Her approach to care is to focus on the positive while finding the right treatment option for her patients. She enjoys building long-term relationships with all of her patients and works closely with other specialists to address all aspects of her patients’ health.Jane’s philosophy is to include her patients in the decision-making process as much as possible. She aims to give them options for treatment and then let them be the captain of their ship.Outside of work, Jane enjoys traveling, being outdoors, taking photos, knitting and working on DIY home projects.I have always liked to be a helper. I want to help my patients live their best lives. Nixon, PA is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Diabetic Nephropathy. Nixon, PA is currently accepting new patients.

Andrea Dettman, PA, is a UW Health physician assistant who specializes in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism. She cares for patients who are hospitalized due to their diabetes or high blood sugar. She has a specific interest in diabetes technology and helping patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes better control their blood sugar.Andrea strives to work with her patients to set and achieve goals. If they have challenges in meeting their health goals, she works to understand those challenges and make them more manageable.Outside of the clinic, Andrea enjoys spending time with family, being outdoors and going to sporting events.I entered the medical profession to help individuals live a healthier life and have the best quality of life. Dettman, PA is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis.

Meghan Wells, PA, is a physician assistant at the UW Carbone Cancer Center. She specializes in treating cancers of the kidneys, bladder, prostate and testicles.Meghan knows that facing a cancer diagnosis can be both scary and challenging, so she strives to encourage and support her patients throughout their treatment with compassion and understanding. She makes it a point to fully explain all diagnoses and planned treatments so patients feel educated and fully informed about their care.When not at work, Meghan enjoys cooking and spending time outdoors hiking, camping and backpacking. Wells, PA is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Wilms Tumor, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), and Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma. Wells, PA is currently accepting new patients.

Melissa Pechan, PA, is a UW Health physician assistant specializing in neurosurgery. She provides care for individuals with a wide range of brain, spine and nerve conditions that require surgery.Melissa cares for patients with brain conditions, including aneurysms (a bulge in a weakened blood vessel in the brain), subdural hematomas (blood buildup on the surface of the brain) and brain tumors. She also cares for patients with vascular (blood vessel) concerns. These include blood vessel narrowing in the head and neck and vascular malformations (abnormally developed blood vessels). Melissa is particularly interested in non-invasive treatments for vascular diseases in the brain and spine.In collaboration with the neurosurgical team, Melissa strives to comfort people in difficult moments. She believes in treating patients like family and enjoys building meaningful relationships with them. She empowers patients to take control of their health by educating them on their conditions and involving them in the decision-making process.Outside of work, Melissa enjoys walking and spending time with her family and dog.My patients are like family to me. I am dedicated to ensuring their confidence and comfort throughout every stage of their journey. Pechan, PA is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Stroke. Pechan, PA is currently accepting new patients.