Mr. Ryan Andrews is an orthopedic physician assistant at University Orthopedics Center (UOC).  He received his Masters Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from DeSales University, Center Valley, PA in 2002 and received his NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) in October of 2002.

Ryan most recently worked at James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona, PA, as a PA-C.  Previously, he was a Physician Assistant at Altoona Regional Health System Trauma Service and United States Public Health Service.

Ryan currently assists UOC Physicians in the operating room. Other duties include seeing patients at our Altoona Station Medical Center office, making rounds on patients in the hospital, on-call coverage, discharge summaries and x-ray interpretation.

Ryan currently lives in Tipton, PA with his wife and children.

Degree:

• 2002 Masters of Physician Assistant Studies, DeSales University, Center Valley, PA
• 1998 Bachelor of Science Kinesiology, Athletic Training Option, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Professional Affiliation:

• American Academy of Physician Assistants

Certifications:

• National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants
• Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Monitored Advance Trauma Life Support
• Certified Athletic Trainer (Inactive)

Awards/Honors:

• National Health Service Corps Scholar
• Clinical Directors Award: Outstanding Clinical Performance

Hospital Affiliation:

• Altoona Regional Health System