Angela Murray PA-C
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Angela Murray PA-C
Angela is a Las Vegas native who grew up in Henderson. She attended the University of Nevada Las Vegas and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in 2012. During her undergraduate years, she participated in research studies and volunteered for foundations including the Children’s Miracle Network. She went on to study at Touro University Nevada and graduated with a Masters in Physician Assistant Studies in 2019. Angela has always been interested in orthopedics, and she joined Advanced Orthopedics immediately after graduating PA school. She is very excited to assist Dr. Bady in providing high-quality care for their patients. In her free time, Angela enjoys spending time and traveling with her husband, Stephen, and always loves a long walk with their black lab, Kona.
EDUCATION
- M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies, Touro University Nevada
- B.S. in Kinesiology, University of Nevada Las Vegas
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- PA Student Rotations – Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Women’s Health, ICU, Community Medicine, Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery, Psychiatry, Orthopedics, and Dermatology.
- Academic Tutor – Anatomy, Physiology, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Skills and Pharmacology, Touro University Nevada
- Physical Therapy Tech/Gym Aide/Front Desk – Tim Soder Physical Therapy, Henderson, NV
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
- NCCPA Certified PA
- ACLS/BLS Certified
- PA-C License under the Board of Medical Examiners of Nevada
- Nevada State Board of Pharmacy Prescribing License
- Nevada State Board of Pharmacy Controlled Substance License
- DEA Controlled Substance Registration
- Operations Officer: Touro Mobile Health Clinic Touro University Nevada Henderson, Nevada
SPECIFIC SKILLS
- Proficient in the administration of injections, suturing, incision and drainage, administration of local anesthesia, wound care, and basic splinting/casting techniques
Tiffany Teepen PA-C
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Tiffany Teepen PA-C
Tiffany was born and raised in North Dakota. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in University Studies and a Master’s Degree in Athletic Training from North Dakota State University. In 2007, she moved to Las Vegas and worked as an Athletic Trainer at a local high school for three years. During that time, Tiffany started working part-time as a medical assistant at AOSM where her passion for orthopedics and sports medicine grew. She was accepted into the PA program at Touro University in 2012 and completed her degree in 2014. After rotating in various specialties, Tiffany was still most passionate about orthopedics. She was fortunate to come back to AOSM in 2015 and rejoin Dr. Yee’s team as a PA. She enjoys traveling and camping with her husband and children.
Maria-Elena (Mia) Pierro-Foster PA-C
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Maria-Elena (Mia) Pierro-Foster PA-C
Mia was born in Tucson, Arizona, but moved at the age of 3 back to Las Vegas where the majority of her extended family lives. She is pretty much a native to the Vegas area. She then pursued her B.S. Athletic Training degree at Chapman University in Orange, California as a student athlete (Division III soccer all 4 years while obtaining her degree). She became a certified athletic trainer in 2009, but knew her journey was not complete. She graduated with a Master of Physician Assistant Studies at Touro University in Las Vegas, Nevada in November 2012. Upon graduation, she was then hired at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine with Dr. Timothy Trainor in December 2012. She has been his “right hand man” since. Mia prides herself in the care of her patients and being a key member of the Trainor team. When she is not in the clinic or in the operating room, she enjoys time with her family. She is a busy mama of 2 toddlers that love the outdoors. They love to hike and visit national parks. She also enjoys kayaking with her husband, when the Vegas sun is not baking them.
SKILLS
- Orthopedic joint and trigger point injections under ultrasound/fluoroscopic guidance.
- Surgical expertise in sports medicine procedures and knee/hip arthroplasty.
- Expertise in wound closure and wound care.
- Splinting/casting, fitting for orthopedic DME
- Expertise in fracture reduction.
- High school physical examinations
- Sensory nerve cryoanalgesia with ultrasound guidance utilizing Iovera handpiece with 309 needles.
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE
- NCCPA certified PA: 11/12, Exp 12/2028
- Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners PA License: Exp 06/2023
- Nevada State Board of Osteopathic Medicine License: Exp 12/2022
- Nevada State Board of
- Pharmacy License: Exp 10/2022
- DEA License: Exp 03/2025
- ACLS/BCLS Certified
- BOC, ATC: 08/2009-EXPIRED
EXPERIENCE
Touro University Nevada, Henderson, NV — PA Program Preceptor
October 2013 – PRESENT
Orthopedic PA preceptor for clinical and operating room settings
Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Las Vegas, NV— PA-C Orthopedic Surgery
December 2012 – PRESENT
General orthopedics, sports medicine, fracture care, ultrasound and fluoroscopic guided joint injections
EDUCATION
Touro University Nevada, Las Vegas, NV — Master of Physician Assistant Studies
July 2010 – November 2012
Chapman University, Orange, CA — B.S. Athletic Training
August 2005 – May 2009
MEMBERSHIPS AND AWARDS
NCCPA member: 2010-present
AAPA member: 2010-present
NATA member: 2009-2011
Presidential Scholarship and Athletic Training scholarship: 2005-2009
Provost’s List and Chancellor’s List: 2005 -2009
Chi Alpha Sigma California Epsilon Chapter at Chapman University: 2008- present
Centennial High School Valedictorian: 2005
Charlene Huang PA-C
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Charlene Huang PA-C
Charlene is originally from the Los Angeles area of Southern California. Her parents immigrated from Taiwan, and she is fluent in Mandarin Chinese. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology from the University of California, San Diego, in 2018. She attended Touro University Nevada for her Masters of Physician Assistant Studies and graduated in 2022. She was given the opportunity to join Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine upon successfully completing PA school. Charlene has since chosen to stay in Las Vegas and start her career working alongside Dr. Michael Trainor. Her time playing basketball in high school and working as a medical assistant in orthopedics were the catalysts for her future career in orthopedic medicine. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, baking, live music, spending time with her friends, and traveling to new and exciting places. She is passionate about patient education, and providing the most effective and quality orthopedic care.
Zhi Baker (Jenny) PA-C
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Zhi Baker (Jenny) PA-C
Jenny was born in Taiwan and moved to America when she was 6 years old. She is fluent in Mandarin-Chinese. She grew up in Arkansas and later moved to Louisiana where she graduated from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport Physician Assistant Program in 2010. Prior to joining the Advanced Orthopedics team, she worked in a variety of specialties including otolaryngology, neurosurgery, and internal medicine. She is very excited to be part of Team Liu and being able to take care of the patients in our community. Jenny enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, baking, and trying out all the restaurants that Vegas has to offer.
EDUCATION
- University of Nebraska Medical Center- Omaha, NE: Master of Physician Assistant Studies
- Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA: Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
- University of Louisiana- Monroe, LA: Bachelor of Science in Biology
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- PA-C: Affinity ENT, St. Francis Urgent Care, Affinity Walk-In Clinic, Glenwood Brain and Spine, Glenwood Stat Care, and Internal Medicine
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE
- NCCPA Certified PA
- ACLS/BLS Certified
- Nevada Board of Osteopathic Medicine PA-C License
- American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) member
- Nevada Academy of Physician Assistants (NAPA) member
- Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery (PAOS) member
- Nevada State Board of Pharmacy Prescribing License
- Nevada State Board of Pharmacy Controlled Substance License
- DEA Controlled Substance Registration
SPECICIF SKILLS
- Mandarin Chinese
- Proficient in intra-articular injections, administration of local anesthesia, knee joint aspiration, and suturing
Lyndal Ferreira PA-C
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Lyndal Ferreira PA-C
Lyndal is a physician assistant (PA-C) who is highly qualified with a B.S. in Biology from California State University Stanislaus and an MPAS from Touro University Nevada. He is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and holds several licenses, including ACLS.
EDUCATION
- B.S. in Biology at California State University Stanislaus
- MPAS at Touro University Nevada Certification and Licensure
- NCCPA Certified PA
- ACLS/BLS Certified
- Nevada Board of Osteopathic Medicine PA-C License
- Nevada State Board of Pharmacy Prescribing License
- Nevada State Board of Pharmacy Controlled Substance License
- DEA Controlled Substance Regristration
SPECIFIC SKILLS
- Familiar and proficient with various electronic health record programs
- Proficient in suturing, incision and drainage, administration of local anesthesia, and wound care
Megan Bichsel PA-C
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Megan Bichsel PA-C
Megan graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Physician Assistant program in 2008. She joined Advanced Orthopedics team and started her career here in Las Vegas. Megan has had an interest in sports medicine since her Orthopedic Surgeon was her mentor in high school. Megan was a competitive swimmer in high school and continues to compete on a national level today. Outside of swimming she enjoys running, competing in triathlons, and attending live music in her free time. Megan is also a mother to a spirited little boy and spends her time working on philanthropic projects with the Junior League of Las Vegas.
Alyssa Gits, PA-C
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Alyssa Gits, PA-C
Alyssa is originally from the suburbs of Minnesota. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities in 2021. She attended Touro University Nevada for her Masters of Physician Assistant Studies and graduated in 2023. Upon completing PA school, Alyssa was given the opportunity to join Dr. Randall Yee’s team, to pursue her interest in orthopedics. In her free time, she enjoys playing pickleball, hiking, working out, country music, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.