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What training do you have?
BS in Exercise Science – BYU
MPAS – Idaho State University
Spent 10 years in adult joint reconstruction (Total knee and hip arthroplasty)
Have spent 5 years in sports medicine.
What physician do you work alongside and what do you specialize in?
R. Pepper Murray, MD
Shoulder and knee arthroscopy and sports medicine
Some outside of work interests?
Family
Backpacking
Fitness
SPECIALTIES
I have been working in orthopedics with Dr John Edwards since 2021 specializing in knee and shoulder issues
TRAINING
I graduated from Chamberlain University, Downers Grove Illinois, 2021.
My degree is Family Nurse Practitioner.
INTERESTS
Outside of work I enjoy spending time outdoors with my wife and three daughters. We go camping as much as possible and love to spend time together in the mountains.
Training:
Weber State University
Ogden, UT
B.S. Microbiology, minor Chemistry completed 2014
A.T. Still University
Mesa, AZ
Masters in Physician Assistant Studies, completed 2017
Specialty:
2017-2019: Internal Medicine in Sun City West, AZ
2019-Current: Mountain Orthopaedics
Dr. Michelle Pepper (2019-2022) PM&R
Dr. Eric Johnston (2021-2022) Knee, Foot, and Ankle
Dr. Huish (2022-current) Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, Hand
Interests:
Spending time with my husband and 4 kids (3 boys,1 girl). Cabin/outdoors, skiing, nutrition and pilates.
Professional Associations:
AAPA (American Academy of Physician Assistants)
PAOS (Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery)
EXPERIENCE
Works with Dr. Joshua Hickman, specializing in total knee and hip replacement, knee arthroscopy, and hip/knee injections.
Ogden Raptors Baseball Medical Staff
University of Utah- Pulmonary Service
Lakeview Spine Clinic
Lakeview Hospital- Hospitalist Service and Orthopedic Service
Served on the Utah Board of Nursing
TRAINING
Weber State University
Bachelors of Nursing
2005
University of Utah
MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner
2009
INTERESTS
Watching my kids play all the sports
Kansas City Chiefs
MLB
Hiking
Skiing
Golfing
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
ANCC Board Certified
TRAINING:
-San Diego State University
Nursing degree 2009
-University of Health Sciences
Masters Degree- FNP 2018
EXPERIENCE:
Works with Dr. Joshua Hickman
Total hip replacement and Total knee replacement surgeries
Knee arthroscopy
Knee and hip injections
INTERESTS:
Family
Traveling
Hiking
Mountain biking
Snowboarding/skiing
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
American Association of Nurse Practitioners Member- AANP board certified FNP
EXPERIENCE
BYU Athletic Training – Basketball, Baseball
Oakland Raiders Internship
Ogden Raptors baseball medical staff
INTERESTS
Family, Golf, Boating, Coaching and Watching his kids play all the sports
Training
Brigham Young University
Provo, Utah
B.S. – Athletic Training
Arizona School of Health Sciences
Mesa, Arizona
Masters – Physician Assistant
Phsyicians worked with: Dr. John Edwards, Dr. Jared Tyson – Knees, Shoudlers,
Trauma
Began at Mountain Ortho in 2006
Specialty:
I am a Nurse Practitioner that works with Dr. Clint Wooten, who specializes in total knee and total hip replacement surgery.
Training:
Weber State University
Ogden, UT
BSN-RN 2014
Chamberlain University
Addison, IL
MSN-FNP 2021
Interests:
I love being outdoors with my family. We enjoy camping, fishing, boating, and riding our side by side all summer long. As much as I love the mountains, my true happy place would be next to the ocean. I recently started taking piano lessons and am enjoying this new challenge very much.
Brandi Harris has over 13 years of experience at Mountain Orthopaedics. She started as a medical assistant and xray technician. She then obtained a Bachelors degree and attended Physician Assistant school. Upon obtaining her Physician Assistant degree she worked in the emergency room before returning to Mountain Orthopaedics. She brings a wealth of knowledge from her myriad experience.
TRAINING:
I’m a Family Nurse Practitioner. I graduated with my bachelors in nursing from Weber State University in 2014. After getting my bachelors degree I graduated from Georgetown University’s Family Nurse Practitioner Program in 2018 with my Masters in Nursing.
EXPERIENCE:
I’ve been working with Dr Hendry since I graduated. I’ve worked in surgical services my entire career starting in 2008 when I was on the opening team for Intermountain Medical Center. I’ve been assisting in surgery since that time and have worked with several specialties including cardiac, general, and orthopedics. I also worked as an Anesthesia Monitoring technician at IMC and McKay Dee Hospital prior to working as a circulating nurse in the operating room and graveyard charge nurse.
INTERESTS:
I also own a medical aesthetics practice and enjoy working there in my spare time. In my free time I enjoy working out, waterskiing, cars, and being with my family.
TRAINING
Kristina Bennett is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and board-certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC). She received her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in December 2021.
EXPERIENCE
Kristina is specifically trained in foot and ankle orthopedics, and she has a broad range of experience in family practice, women’s health, and pediatrics. Kristina incorporates evidence-based practice, collaborative communication, and patient-centered care into her practice.
INTERESTS
Kristina spends her free time with her husband and four children. She loves to ski, hike, travel, and enjoy the beautiful scenery in Utah.
TRAINING:
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Loma Linda University, Loma Linda CA
Graduation: September 2017
Dean’s List
Baccalaureate of Science in Emergency Services Management
Utah Valley University, Orem UT
Graduation: July 2012
Dean’s List
National Paramedic Program & Utah Fire and Rescue Academy
Utah Valley University, Orem UT
Graduation: Paramedic April 2012
EXPERIENCE:
** Experience includes Level one Trauma Emergency Medicine, Orthopedic Trauma Surgery, Urological surgery, General medicine **
Currently work in collaboration with Dr Paul Johnson; assisting in Orthopedic Spine surgery
INTERESTS:
Mountain biking, hanging out with family (3 kids), Bow hunting
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
Utah Academy of Physician Assistants (UAPA)
Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery (PAOS)
Nationally certified with the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
