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Victoria Merrel, PA-C, MPT

Victoria Merrell PA-C, MPT has over 15 years of clinical experience in rheumatology. She earned a Masters Degree in physical therapy from the University of Southern California and specialized in rheumatology as a physical therapist. She owned her own clinic called Joint Efforts until she returned to school to pursue a career as a physician assistant. She graduated from the MEDEX program at the University of Washington and has since been working in rheumatology at Intermountain Orthopedics with Dr. Loveless and Dr. Knibbe.

Ms. Merrell has been actively involved in the Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals on a national level, serving as chair of the Advocacy Committee and as a member of the Executive Committee. She was nationally recognized with the Clinical Masters Award by the Association of Rheumatology Professionals and authored one of the modules for the new PA/NP postgraduate training program.

Aside from her passion for working in rheumatology, Victoria enjoys taking surf trips to unique destinations, mountain biking, backpacking and skate skiing.

Nicole F. Pyle, PA-C

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Amy Waselchuk, PA-C

Amy graduated from the Physician Assistant Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1988. She practiced Emergency Medicine in Denver Colorado prior to moving to Boise. She has been with Intermountain Orthopaedics since 1995. Amy enjoys Idaho’s marvelous outdoor activities with her husband and 2 children.

Brandon Lane, PA-C

My arrival at a career in medicine has been anything but straight forward. I grew up in Dallas, Texas, and earned my first degree in fine arts at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 1991. Though this was an incredible and enlightening experience, I also knew that in order to experience life to the fullest, I wanted to pursue a path that put me more closely in touch with the experiences of others. A pivotal experience for me was a period of travel and painting in Mexico, where extreme poverty and lack of access to medical care was a simple fact of life for many – a fact with devastating consequences. This ultimately led me to pursue a career in medicine. I gradually worked my way up, first as an EMT, then as a paramedic for 5 years in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and finally as a physician assistant.

I graduated from the University of Washington MEDEX Northwest Physician Assistant Program with honors in 2002. I spent 3 years working in Family Practice before joining the Intermountain Orthopaedics Hand Surgery program under the mentorship of Dr’s Murdock and Care. I work closely with the hand surgeons to provide the best possible care to our patients. My area of specialization is in the nonoperative management of hand and upper extremity conditions. My work here has been and continues to be quite challenging and fulfilling. I particularly enjoy seeing patients through from the time of injury or illness to a resumption of activities of everyday life.

When not at work, I continue to enjoy a number of activities, including biking, running, painting, and spending time with my family.

Janeen Jenkins, PA-C

Janeen went back to school at age 43 in a nursing program in New Zealand. She returned to the United States and subsequently received her Bachelor of Science in Health Studies with honors from Boise State University. She then attended Idaho State University where she received her Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies. She received three Health Science scholarships during her undergraduate studies and was the recipient of a Kasiska College of Health Professionals scholarship while at Idaho State University. She worked in family practice prior to pursuing her interest in immunology through caring for people with rheumatic diseases.

Pamela Fields, NP-BC

After graduating from Oregon Health Sciences University, Pamela spent 12 years as an Intensive Care and Emergency nurse. She then Graduated from Gonzaga University with a Masters of Science in Nursing and is Board certified as a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner. She has 8 years of Family Practice and Urgent care experience as a nurse practitioner. Pamela works closely with Dr. McGee in our Joint Replacement Institute. In her private life she enjoys activities with her family and playing tennis, mountain biking, hiking and running.

Orthopaedic Physician Assistants are licensed health care professional physician extenders who work solely within the field of orthopedic medicine and within the scope of his or her supervising physician. Our physician assistants are here to ensure the quality and convenience of care you deserve.

Angie Coyne, PA-C

Angie Coyne, PA-C attended Pacific University in Forest Grove, and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biology in 2002. She went on to attend their Physician Assistant Program graduating with her Master’s degree in 2004. Prior to graduating, Angie trained as a student with Howard King, M.D. in the area of spine and spinal deformity. She is now a member of the spine team at Intermountain Orthopaedics where her passion and knowledge of spinal pathology continues to grow.