Member of VSI team since:

2010

Education:

Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Shenandoah University, VA
Bachelor of Science in the College of Humanities and Science at Virginia Commonwealth University

Residency/Fellowship:

One year residency in medical and surgical management of spinal disorders

Certifications:

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certified
Advanced Cardiac Life Support/ Basic Life Support (BLS/ACLS) Certified

License:

Licensed by the Virginia Board of Medicine

Fun Fact:

When she isn’t practicing her guitar she enjoys going to music concerts and spending time outdoors. One of her favorite weekend activities include trying out new restaurants and cooking her favorite cuisine which includes Vietnamese, Chinese, American, and Italian.

Member of VSI team since:

2009

Prior to VSI:

Lindsay spent two years as a Physician Assistant in Neurosurgery

Education:

Master of Physician Assistant Sciences from Seton Hall University, NJ
Bachelor of Biological Sciences from Rutgers University, NJ

Residency/Fellowship:

One year residency and one year fellowship in medical and surgical management of spinal disorders

Certifications:

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certified
Advanced Cardiac Life Support/ Basic Life Support (BLS/ACLS) Certified

License:

Licensed by the Virginia Board of Medicine
Licensed by the Maryland Board of Medicine

Professional Memberships:

American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) since 2003
Virginia Academy of Physician Assistant (VAPA) since 2006

Fun Fact:

Since returning from her recent trip to Italy, Lindsay has a new found appreciation for cooking, trying new recipes, and eating!

Member of VSI team since:

2003

Prior to VSI:

Tracy spent one year as a Physician Assistant in Orthopaedic Surgery; leading up to her career as a PA she held a position as an EMT and medical assistant/orthopaedic tech

Education:

Master of Medical Science from Yale University School of Medicine, CT
Physician Assistant Certificate from Yale University School of Medicine, CT
Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Binghamton University, NY

Residency/Fellowship:

One year residency and one year fellowship in medical and surgical management of spinal disorders

Certifications:

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certified
Advanced Cardiac Life Support/ Basic Life Support (BLS/ACLS) Certified

License:

Licensed by the Virginia Board of Medicine

Professional Memberships:

American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) since 2003
Virginia Academy of Physician Assistant (VAPA) since 2006

Fun Fact:

Tracy possesses an impressive track record with avid participation in a diverse range of sports. During high school and college she worked as a ski instructor in the winter and sailing instructor in the summer. She also played women’s lacrosse competitively in college.

Member of VSI team since:

2011

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Long Island University-Brooklyn, NY
Bachelor of Science in Biology from Loyola College, MD

Certifications:

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certified 
Advanced Cardiac Life Support/ Basic Life Support (BLS/ACLS) Certified

License:

Licensed by the Virginia Board of Medicine

Fun Fact:

Blair digs volleyball! She spent 12 years playing competitively and she also coached at the NCAA level for Providence College and Hofstra University. She also enjoys visiting her family in Wisconsin to fulfill her love of airplanes (especially fighter jets) at the Oshkosh AirShow!

Member of VSI team since:

2011

Education:

Master of Science in Health Science from The George Washington University - Physician Assistant Program
Bachelor of Science in Biology from James Madison University, VA

Certifications:

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certified
Advanced Cardiac Life Support/ Basic Life Support (BLS/ACLS) Certified

License:

Licensed by the Virginia Board of Medicine

Professional Memberships:

American Academy of Physician Assistants
Virginia Academy of Physician Assistants
Society for Physician Assistants in Pediatrics

Fun Fact:

Rita is a Northern Virginia native who loves Virginia's diversity, scenic hikes and wines. In her free time she enjoys traveling with her husband, especially to Bolivia where much of her family calls home.