Monika Rastenyte
Monika Rastenyte, PA-C, is a National Board-Certified Physician Assistant (PA). Originally from New Jersey, Monika graduated with a Bachelor of Biology and worked in pharmaceutical research while acquiring her master’s in business administration. She then joined the Chatham University Physician Assistant program and graduated in 2013, and has since developed experience working in spine surgery, […]
Rebekah Young
Rebekah Young, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), providing orthopedic care with a patient-first approach. An Arkansas native, she believes that once someone becomes her patient, they are treated like family. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Arkansas […]
Camryn Strickland
Camryn Strickland, PA-C, is a certified Physician Assistant specializing in orthopedic care at OrthoArkansas. Originally from Jonesboro, Arkansas, she developed a passion for orthopedics during her time as a collegiate volleyball player at Samford University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2022 with a degree in biology. Her firsthand experience as a student-athlete inspired […]
Sara Pinkerton
Sara Pinkerton is a board-certified physician assistat who began practicing at OrthoArkansas in 2024 and works directly with fellowship-trained conservative and interventional spine care physician, Dr. Stephen Paulus, in the diagnosis and treatment of cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine problems. She has a diverse background in patient care and clinical research. She earned a Master of […]
Heather Martin
Heather Martin, APRN is passionate about providing holistic, passionate care to her patients. Throughout her fourteen-year nursing career, she has experience in outpatients’ surgery and inpatient medical surgical care. Most recently before joining OrthoArkansas, she was the primary provider in a family practice. Her practice focuses on rheumatology, osteoporosis, and bone health, providing comprehensive care […]
Nikki Rogers
Tara Nicole “Nikki” Rogers is a certified physician assistant who works with Dr. Grant Bennett in Conway. She has a passion for sports medicine, working for 6 years as a certified athletic trainer followed by a 14 plus year career as a physician assistant working in orthopedics. She has been enjoying working with Dr. Bennett […]
Natalya Zeagler
Natalya Zeagler, PA-C, was born and raised in Sevastopol, Ukraine. In 2012, she moved to the United States to pursue her passion for tennis, earning a spot on the Division I tennis team at Northwestern State University in Louisiana. During her time there, she excelled both academically and athletically, graduating as valedictorian with a 4.0 […]
Morgan Hayes
Morgan Hayes, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, stands as a testament to the high standards and rigorous qualifications required of nurse practitioners today. Certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board, Morgan has been endowed with full independent practice authority by the Full Independent Practice Credentialing Committee (FIPCC). Her academic journey began at Arkansas Tech […]
Debra Brent
Debra Brent stands out as a distinguished Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, uniquely board-certified and possessing an independent practice license in Arkansas. Her roots are deeply embedded in Benton, Arkansas, where she was born and raised. Debra’s academic journey led her to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, where she completed both her Bachelor’s and […]
Kristen Wagner
Kristen Wagner, PA-C, is an Ohio native but has called Arkansas home since 2004. She earned her undergraduate degree from Ohio State University and her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 2016. She also has a Master of Middle Childhood Education from the University of Arkansas at […]
Rachel Vaske
Rachel Vaske, FNP-BC, is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a Masters of Science in Nursing. Rachel obtained her RN degree from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 2014 and completed her APRN certification at UAMS in 2021. She is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and holds memberships with the Sigma […]
Trent Tappan
Trent Tappan, PA-C, is a National Board Certified Physician Assistant (PA). He graduated from Harding University’s Physician Assistant Program in 2015, earning a master’s degree in physician assistant studies. Trent’s career in medicine started in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in cardio-respiratory care awarded by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Health […]
Katie Stallings
Katie Stallings is a National Board Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C). Originally from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Katie started her career in medicine in 2017 by earning a bachelor’s degree in health sciences from the University of Central Florida. She continued her education by successfully completing the Harding University Physician Assistant Program in 2020, graduating with a […]
Jake Sandefur
Jake Sandefur, APRN, is a family nurse practitioner certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Jake is originally from North Little Rock, Arkansas. He started his medical career as a patient care tech before obtaining his bachelors of science in nursing from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 2018. While working as […]
Payton Williams
Payton Williams, PA-C, is a National Board Certified Physician Assistant (PA). Payton earned her bachelor’s degree from Harding University in 2017. She then continued her education by successfully completing the University of Arkansas of Medical Sciences Physician Assistant Program in 2020, graduating with a master’s degree with honors in physician assistant studies. She served as […]
Jenna Pardoe
Jenna Pardoe, PA-C, is a National Board Certified Physician Assistant. Originally from Tyler, Texas, Jenna started her career in medicine in 2015 earning a bachelor’s degree in allied health from Texas A&M University. She continued her education with Harding University’s Physician Assistant Program in 2017, graduating with a master’s degree in physician assistant studies. Jenna […]
Tristan Jenkins
Tristan Jenkins, PA-C, is a National Board Certified Physician Assistant. Originally from Conway, Ark., Tristan started her career in medicine in 2017 when she earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Central Arkansas. She continued her education with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Physician Assistant Program in 2018, graduating with […]
Melissa Hulett
Melissa Hulett, APN, has been in practice as a registered nurse since 1998, and obtained her Advanced Practitioner Nursing license in 2016. A native of Arkansas, she has spent time in both clinical and surgical practice. Since joining OrthoArkansas, she is working with fellowship-trained foot surgeon, Dr. Troy Ardoin, in the diagnosis and treatment of foot and […]
Kala Hart
Kala Hart, FNP-BC, is a Family Nurse Practitioner certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and active member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and Arkansas Nurse Practitioner Association (ANPA). She received her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree in 2018 from Walden University in Searcy. Kala earned her Licensed Practical […]
Marc Dipasupil
Marc Dipasupil, PA-C, is a National Board-Certified Physician Assistant (PA). Originally from Houston, Texas, Marc graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biology from Houston Baptist University. He then spent the next few years working as a trauma surgery research assistant for the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston in the Memorial Hermann Level […]
Kyle Cotton
Kyle J Cotton, PA-C, is a National Board Certified Physician Assistant. He graduated from Harding University’s Physician Assistant Program in 2014 with a master’s degree in physician assistant studies. Kyle’s career in medicine started in 2009 when he earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Upon his degree […]
Meagan Celsor
Megan Celsor, APRN/FNP-C, is a dedicated and experienced Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with a specialization in Family Nurse Practice. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Harding University, Class of 2011, and a Master of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain University, obtained in 2020. Megan is certified by the American Association of […]
Christina Byler
Christina Byler, PA-C, is a National Board Certified Physician Assistant (PA). She graduated from the Harding University Physician Assistant Program in 2015 with a master’s degree in physician assistant studies. Christina’s interest in sports medicine comes from both a passion and talent for sports, along with a desire to help others. During her undergraduate work […]
Maggie Brown
Maggie Brown, PA-C, is a National Board Certified Physician Assistant (PA). Originally from Charlotte, N.C., Maggie started her career in medicine in 2015 by earning a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Harding University. She continued her education by successfully completing Harding University’s Physician Assistant Program in 2017, graduating with a master’s degree in physician assistant studies. […]
Donna K. Barron
Donna K. Barron, PA-C, is the physician assistant to Dr. Gordon Newbern. Donna and Dr. Newbern have practiced together for 16 years diagnosing and managing straightforward and complex problems of the hip and knee. Donna’s advanced training as a midlevel provider and years of experience allows her to provide an enhanced depth of knowledge, flow […]
Morgan Bittengle
Morgan’s journey in healthcare and education is rooted deeply in Central Arkansas, where she was raised. She embarked on her academic journey at Pulaski Technical College, where she earned an Associate of Science degree. Her quest for knowledge didn’t stop there; she furthered her education at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, obtaining a […]