Nat became interested in health care after spending time as a Physical Therapy Assistant in outpatient PT at Reston Hospital in Virginia in 1994-1996. He was exposed to health care in the hospital setting and it inspired his interest in medicine. He desired a career helping others and furthering his education so becoming a Physician Assistant was a natural transition. 

Education – College & Degree 

Undergraduate 

College: University of Idaho 

City: Seattle, WA 

Degree: BS Sports Science 

College:  University of Washington 

City: Seattle, WA 

Degree: BS in Physician Assistant  

Graduate 

College: Eastern Washington University 

City: Seattle, WA 

Degree: MS in Exercise Physiology 

College: University of Nebraska 

City: Lincoin, NE 

Degree: MS of Physician Assistant Studies 

Certification(s) 

Physician Assistant 

Previous Experience 

Employer Name: Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center 

Your Title: Physician Assistant – Orthopedic Surgery 

Dates: 2017  

Employer Name: Minimally Invasive Surgery Northwest 

Your Title: Physician Assistant – General Surgery 

Dates: 2016 – 2017 

Employer Name: Kootenai Health 

Your Title: Physician Assistant – General Surgery 

Dates: 2013- 2015 

Employer Name: Specialty Care 

Your Title: Physician Assistant – Cardiothoracic Surgery 

Dates: 2012 – 2013 

Interests & Hobbies

Most of Nat’s free time is spent with family and friends. He lives on acreage near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho and loves being outside tending to his property and wood working in his shop. He enjoys skiing in the winter and going to Coeur d’Alene and St. Joe River in the summer with his wife and daughter.