Physician Assistants

At ORA Orthopedics, we utilize a team approach that allows for the highest quality service and treatment. An essential part of the team is the physician assistant (PA). The PA is an extension of the physician’s care and is highly trained to provide various office services as well as assist in surgical procedures.

Under our physicians’ supervision, physician assistants take medical histories, examine patients, order and interpret laboratory tests and X-rays, and diagnose patients. They also treat minor injuries and assist in orthopedic surgeries. They actively help fulfill our goal: to return you to an active lifestyle and restore your maximum function.

Our physician assistants are:

Photo: Thomas Drabek, PA-C

Education:

Surgeon Assistants Program
University of Alabama Medical Center, Birmingham, AL

Photo: James Earel, Jr., PA-C, MPAS

Education:

Master of Physician Assistant Studies
University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA

Bachelor of Arts in Premedicine and Biology
Augustana College, Rock Island, IL

Photo: Mark Hichborn, PA-C, ATC, PTA

Education:

Physician Assistant Program
Miami-Dade College, Miami, FL

Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education
St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA

Photo: Shannon Johnson, PA-C

Education:

Master of Science, Physician Assistant Studies
Midwestern University, Downers Grove, IL

Bachelor of Science, Biology
Augustana College, Rock Island, IL

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Education:

Master of Science, Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Illinois - Chicago, College of Nursing, Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Science, Nursing
University of Illinois - Chicago, College of Nursing, Chicago, IL

Shawn Wynn, M.D.
Photo: Bradi Kipper

Education:

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE

Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE

Photo: Peter Merrell

Education:

Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Midwestern University, Downers Grove, IL

Bachelor of Science in Biology
Brigham Young University, Provo, UT

Andrew Bries, M.D.
Photo: Mary Jo Poremba, PA-C

Education:

Certificate of Completion Physician Assistant Curriculum, Bachelor of Medical Science Degree
Midwestern University College of Allied Health, Physician Assistants Program, Downers Grove, IL

Augustana College PreMed Curriculum, Rock Island, IL

Photo: Mary Jo Russell, PA-C

Education:

Physician Assistant Program
Marshfield Medical Foundation, Marshfield, WI

University of Wisconsin

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Education:

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center, Des Moines, IA

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA

Photo: Shawna Swain, PA-C

Education:

Master of Physician Assistant Studies
University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA

Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance
Iowa State University, Ames, IA

Peter Rink, D.O.
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Education:

Master of Science, Physician Assistant Studies
Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA

Bachelor of Arts, Biology
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA

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Education:

Masters in Physician Assistant Studies
Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA

Bachelor of Science in Biology, Minor in Chemistry
St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA