25 of the Best Physician Assistants Near Me in Monona, WI

Janet Robillard, PA, is a UW Health physician assistant in neurology who specializes in headache disorders.Janet diagnoses and treats patients who suffer from severe headaches that cause disabling pain. These may include chronic migraines, post-traumatic and post-concussive headaches, menstrual headaches and headaches related to pregnancy and lactation. Her clinical interests are in managing headaches in young adults and headaches connected to the female reproductive cycle.Janet uses a holistic approach to care. She reviews each patient’s medical history, performs a physical and orders additional imaging tests and blood work as necessary to fully understand what’s happening in the body. She also gets to know her patients and how their headache pain impacts their daily lives. She then works with each patient to personalize their care plan, using various approaches, including lifestyle modifications, medication, physical therapy, supplements, pain psychology, muscle injections, nerve blocks and other therapeutic procedures.During her free time, Janet enjoys traveling, cooking, reading and spending time with family.My goal is to help patients manage their headaches so they can enjoy life. Robillard, PA is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Headache, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Trigeminal Neuralgia. Robillard, PA is currently accepting new patients.

Jessica Szpak is a physician assistant for neurology. She obtained her undergraduate degree and physician assistant certification from the University of Wisconsin - Madison and earned her master's degree from the University of Nebraska - Omaha. The focus of Szpak's practice is the treatment of MS and she is a Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist (MSCS). She is also a member of the American Academy of Neurology and Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants. In her free time, Szpak enjoys spending time with family, traveling, cooking/baking, hiking and reading. Szpak, PA is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS) and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease. Szpak, PA is board certified in Drug Enforcement Administration and Wisconsin Medical Examining Board.

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).

Joanne Rash, PA, is a physician assistant at UW Health. Joanne cares for patients with gynecologic malignancies, including ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, fallopian tube cancer, cervical cancer, vulvar cancer and vaginal cancer.Joanne is passionate about cancer survivorship — helping women return to their normal life activities and joys after going through cancer treatment. Through her work in the Women’s Integrative Sexual Health (WISH) Clinic, she helps patients reclaim their sexual health after they’ve undergone cancer treatment. In addition, Joanne participates in quality-of-life research.Outside of the clinic, Joanne enjoys spending time with her kids, being outside, hiking, listening to music, gardening, traveling and volunteering with a local community theater group. Rash, PA is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor, Virilizing Ovarian Tumor, and Ovarian Carcinosarcoma. Rash, PA is currently accepting new patients.

Mark Warren, PA, is a UW Health physician assistant who cares for patients of all ages with ear, nose and throat conditions. He commonly treats hearing loss, ringing in the ears, ear infections, nasal problems, allergies and other ailments. He specializes in conditions related to the ear.Patient education is a very important part of Mark’s role. He believes the more a patient knows about their condition, the more able they are to make a shared decision about treatment plans and their overall care. He values his patients’ input and ensures they feel heard and understood.Outside of the clinic, Mark enjoys many outdoor activities and spending time with his family.I love being able to help my patients by doing a simple in-office procedure that leaves them feeling better immediately. Warren, PA is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss. Warren, 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), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis.

Amy Lovell, PA, is a physician assistant at UW Health. She works with patients who are experiencing chronic pain, including pelvic, abdominal and low back pain.Amy is committed to constantly learning and evolving so that she can more effectively help patients manage their pain. She takes the time to get to know her patients beyond their conditions so that she can partner with them to get the outcomes they desire.Viewing medicine as an art, Amy believes that every provider has their own unique approach to care. This is why she values the opportunity UW Health offers to collaborate with providers from multiple specialties. Patients benefit from both the medical knowledge and experience of a team of experts. Lovell, PA is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain, Shingles, and Sciatica. Lovell, PA is currently accepting new patients.

Anne Walsh, PA, is a UW Health physician assistant in urology. Anne provides care including pre- and post-surgery care, chronic and acute condition management and patient education. She cares for patients with a wide variety of urologic (urinary system) conditions, including kidney stones, urinary tract infection (UTI) and incontinence (inability to control urine). She also provides care for men’s urologic health and for prostate, kidney and bladder cancer.Anne offers in-office urologic procedures, including cystoscopy (using a long hollow tube to examine the bladder), aspiration (fluid removal), kidney stone stent removal and catheter (a long flexible tube that drains urine) changes. She also assists in the operating room with complex robotic surgical procedures, including robotic cancer surgery.Anne enjoys following her patients through their care journey with her. She finds it rewarding to give them a diagnosis and treatment plan, work through their care together, and then see how they’ve improved after treatment.Outside of work, Anne enjoys cheering on the Badgers and coaching her kids’ swim team.I’ve always been driven to work in health care and I chose urology specifically because I have a personal link with several family members with prostate cancer. Walsh, PA is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurogenic Bladder, Frequent or Urgent Urination, Urinary Incontinence, and Boils. Walsh, PA is currently accepting new patients.

Tyler is a native of Wisconsin and previously practiced nephrology out in the Washington D.C. area prior to relocating back to Wisconsin. For his undergraduate degree, he attended University of Wisconsin-Madison and was part of the Pharmacology and Toxicology Program, which is one of only 10 schools in the entire US that offer this degree. While in the program, he worked in the lab for four years and ultimately helped to publish the paper “Cytochrome P450 1B1: An Unexpected Modulator of Liver Fatty Acid Homeostasis.” He graduated with honors in December 2010 with his B.S. in Pharmacology and Toxicology. Afterwards, he received his Masters of Medical Science from Yale University in December 2015 and has been a certified physician assistant since that time. He is a member of the National Kidney Foundation along with a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants.He enjoys all aspects of nephrology but has a particular interest in hypertension management, acute kidney injury, and metabolic derangements. Gorman, PA is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Acute Kidney Failure. Gorman, PA is currently accepting new patients.

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.

Briana Beyer, PA, is a UW Health physician assistant who treats patients with vascular (blood vessel) conditions. She cares for patients before and after surgery, and also treats patients who have wounds caused by poor circulation.When preparing a patient for surgery, Briana spends time answering all of their questions and alleviating any concerns. It is important to Briana that her patients have a say in the type of treatment they receive. She listens to her patients carefully and uses the information to create a treatment plan that works for the patient.Briana also takes part in educating medical students and nursing students. She finds value in sharing her experiences and knowledge with the next generation of providers.Outside of the clinic, Briana enjoys spending time with her children, reading and baking.My hope for each of my patients is that they leave our office feeling better than when they came in. Beyer, PA is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Disease, and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). Beyer, PA is currently accepting new patients.

Kristine Beyer is a UW Health physician assistant. She specializes in treating patients who have burns and wounds. She sees patients in the clinic setting and provides inpatient consultations for those admitted to the hospital.When first meeting a patient, Kristine strives to understand how the injury or burn occurred. By listening to her patients carefully, she can then develop personalized treatment plans that they can implement at home. Her goal is to develop care plans that maximize quality of life and ensure the highest level of healing for her patients.In her free time, Kristine enjoys spending time outside with her family and her dog.The most rewarding part of my job is seeing a patient heal, knowing I made a difference in their life, and helping them through a really challenging and painful experience. Beyer, PA is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Venous Insufficiency, Frostbite, and Peptic Ulcer. Beyer, PA is currently accepting new patients.

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.

Lori is a physician assistant and a certified sexuality counselor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Division of Surgical Oncology and a member of the UW Health Breast Center. She specializes in caring for patients with breast concerns, the management of issues related to receiving breast cancer treatment and breast cancer survivorship.Lori knows breast concerns can cause a lot of anxiety. She takes time to listen to each person and provide education, reassurance and support. She helps patients understand what’s happening and connects them with helpful services like genetics, nutrition, pain management, psychology and sexual health.Lori helped develop theWomen's Integrative Sexual Health (WISH) Program. She and her colleagues evaluate and treat women with sexual health concerns related to cancer diagnosis and treatment.Lori also teaches Yoga for Cancer, helping people learn about how movement, breathing and mindfulness can positively impact their life after a cancer diagnosis.Lori spends her free time outside when possible, hiking, biking, gardening, paddling and camping. She also enjoys reading and spending time with family and friends.My hope is that when patients leave the clinic, they feel like they were heard, they feel like they got the answers that they needed and they feel reassured. Seaborne, PA is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Breast Lump, Angiosarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Seaborne, PA is currently accepting new patients.

"Michelle Mortensen is a board certified physician assistant practicing in sleep medicine. She obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin in La Crosse, and earned her master of medical science in physician assistant studies from Nova Southeastern University in Davie, FL. Mortensen's medical interests include obstructive sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, and insomnia. Mortensen is a member of the Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants. She is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. In her time away from work, Michelle enjoys volleyball, hiking, kayaking, reading, and skiing. ""I strive to give my patients my undivided attention. I am there to help them so that, together, we are able to develop a treatment plan. I dedicate time during each visit to make sure my patients understand everything we discussed and to also make sure that I've answered all their questions.""- Michelle M. Mortensen, PA-C". Mortensen, PA is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Periodic Limb Movement Disorder. Mortensen, PA is board certified in National Comm On Certif Of Physician Assistants , Drug Enforcement Administration , and Wisconsin Medical Examining Board.

Nicole Fletchall, PA, is a UW Health physician assistant specializing in orthopedic surgery.Nicole cares for adult patients with hip, knee and shoulder problems. She sees patients for a variety of concerns, including arthritis and conditions requiring joint replacements or reconstructive surgery. She assists in treating patients using multiple therapies, ranging from medications and injections to physical therapy and surgery.Nicole believes in listening to patients and working with them to create a tailored treatment plan that reflects their goals. She collaborates with a team of specialists to ensure that her patients receive the highest quality of care available. She looks forward to helping people overcome their pain and get back to doing the activities they love.In her free time, Nicole enjoys traveling, spending time with her family and friends and outdoor activities.I strive to treat my patients the way I would want my family and friends to be treated. My goal is to make each of my patients feel valued and appreciated. Fletchall, PA is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal, Myxoid Liposarcoma, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Fletchall, PA is currently accepting new patients.

Angela Clarson, PA, is a physician assistant at UW Health. She cares for people who suffer from severe and chronic headaches. Angela treats migraines, tension headaches, cluster headaches and atypical facial pain that often impacts the jaw, ear or cheeks. She also treats specific conditions that cause throbbing pain due to pressure around the brain, sudden, severe facial pain, or post-concussion headaches and other symptoms that last long after the injury.To help patients overcome headache pain, she investigates potential physical causes along with the role of mental health and lifestyle factors. Angela takes a holistic approach — using the latest medications while also talking with patients about the importance of good nutrition, physical activity, stress levels, relationships and coping mechanisms.In her free time, Angela enjoys hiking, kayaking, yoga and mindfulness meditation.The most rewarding part of my job is when someone says I helped them, relieved their pain or made their lives better. Clarson, PA is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Neuralgia, Trigeminal Neuralgia, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura. Clarson, 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.

Sarah Bodden is a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Bodden, PA is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Achilles Tendon Rupture.

Aaron Sheridan is a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Sheridan, PA is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Sheridan, PA is currently accepting new patients.

Jean Tobin is a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Tobin, PA is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Muscle Spasms, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Eyelid Bump, and Folliculitis. Tobin, PA is currently accepting new patients.

Lisa Cervantes is a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Cervantes, PA is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).

Craig Kilroy-Sikkema is a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. His clinical expertise encompasses Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric, Sheehan Syndrome, Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency, and Short Stature (Growth Disorders). Kilroy-Sikkema, PA is board certified in National Comm On Certif Of Physician Assistants , Drug Enforcement Administration , and Wisconsin Department Of Safety And Professional Services.

Kathlyn Klein is a board-certified physician assistant practicing in the hand and upper extremity department. She obtained her undergraduate degree and earned her physician assistant studies degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Katie's practice is focused on hand and upper extremity care with special interests in carpal and cubital tunnel syndrome, Dupuytren's, tendonitis, trigger finger, and wrist, thumb, and hand arthritis. Other medical interests include bursitis, cortisone injections, deformity correction, fracture nonunion, fractures, metastatic bone disease, microsurgery, osteomyelitis, plastic and reconstructive surgery, repetitive motion injury, strains and sprains, and skeletal trauma. Katie is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She is also a member of both the American and the Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants. Katie and her partner, Kevin, have six nieces and nephews whom they adore! They also have a dog and two cats. In her time away from work, besides being a beekeeper, she enjoys hiking, biking, yoga, cross country skiing, cooking, hobby farming, listening to music, and watching movies. Katie is involved with many community groups including Second Harvest Food Bank, Primates, Inc., NAMI, and the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin. They love to travel. Their favorites have been seeing the Hubbard Glacier calving in Alaska, which they reported as awesome, and experiencing the amazing rain forest in Costa Rica. I love helping people and providing compassionate care. It is very satisfying to guide patients through their recovery process and to be there for them during a difficult time. - Kathlyn Klein, PA-C. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Osteomyelitis, and Arthritis. Klein, PA is board certified in National Comm On Certif Of Physician Assistants , Drug Enforcement Administration , and Wisconsin Department Of Safety And Professional Services.

Alisha Golding, PA, is a UW Health physician assistant in psychiatry. She provides care for patients with a variety of mental health disorders.Alisha is skilled in working with patients who have depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. She also treats patients with autism spectrum disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), personality disorders and eating disorders. Her practice is LGBTQA+ inclusive and she strives to create a safe, open space for all her patients.A former teacher, Alisha believes mental health care should be collaborative. She works with patients to develop appropriate mental health treatments that meet their personal goals. Her goal with every patient is to build a relationship based on trust and respect to help them stabilize and maintain good mental health.Outside of the clinic, Alisha enjoys spending time with her potbellied pig and exploring Madison and the surrounding area.I believe mental health care should be a collaborative effort. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Asperger's Syndrome. Golding, PA is currently accepting new patients.