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.