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Sara Ellefson is a certified physician assistant (PA-C) at Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute specializing in sports medicine. She has cared for athletes, as well as weekend warriors who want to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. Her expertise includes: Fracture care (bracing, casting and splinting) Sports physicals Suturing Injury prevention Wellness promotion Sara believes recovery works best when providers and patients work together. She encourages open communication, mutual trust and shared decision-making to ensure that each patient feels heard and is educated and empowered to take an active role in their healing. Sara’s Training Sara earned a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and exercise science and a master’s degree in physician assistant studies at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion. She received her master’s degree in athletic training from Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. About Sara Sara is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and licensed as a PA in Florida. Her professional memberships include Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery, Athletic Trainers in the Physician Practice Society and National Athletic Trainers Association. Sara also is a certified athletic trainer who has worked at orthopedic clinics in Utah and Florida and on the sidelines at sporting events. Outside of work, she enjoys cycling, mountain biking, running, kayaking, camping, scuba diving and traveling.
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5565 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne, FL 32940
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