Support Staff

Because we seek to provide the highest quality orthopaedic treatment and follow-up, our support staff offers a broad range of expertise and assistance.

Physician Assistants

Physician Assistants are certified by national regulatory agencies and are registered with the North Carolina Board of Examiners. Working closely with the orthopaedic surgeons, they assist with initial evaluations, hospital services, and follow-up visits.

Jennifer Parker PA-C View Profile	Patrick Jerkins PA-C View Profile	Debbie Aiello FNP View Profile
Christine Walkerwicz MPT View Profile	Michele Hobson PT, DPT View Profile	Christopher Lyon PA-C View Profile
Charlotte Walters MPT View Profile	Erik Johanson PA-C, MSPAS View Profile	Benjamin J. P. Hilinski MSPT View Profile
James R. Pearson PT, DPT View Profile	Paul J. Bonzani OTR/L, MHS, CHT View Profile	Darrell Jonson PA-C View Profile
Scott J. Baden MPT View Profile	John Walkerwicz MPT View Profile	John S. Wood Jr. PA-C View Profile
Mark E. Jackson P.A.-C. View Profile	George W. Floyd PT, MHS, DPT View Profile	Jenni Sims View Profile
Jamie Womack PA-C View Profile

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I was afraid to get another carpal tunnel release done. Dr. (Angelo) Cammarata, who is a very kind, professional and gentle physician, changed that.

Dr. Groh ... gave me back my quality of life after completing the reverse shoulder procedure on me

I made the right choice to go with Dr. Hedrick. He was very professional. I felt very well informed.

I'm back in the woodshop and plan to play golf this spring. I had zero pain. I'm absolutely thrilled.

It was the best decision I've made. Dr. Eddings took really good care of me.

I've had excellent care. Dr. Saenger did a good job on my knee. The follow up care has been very good.

The surgery you performed has given me a new freedom of mobility along with the opportunity to enjoy the many life pleasures I had been denied.

Dr. Smith did a real good job on my knee. I had real good service.

I cannot speak highly enough about their professionalism and personal attention to my progress.

Dr. Groh gave me my life back. I have a smile on my face.

The modern technology and Dr. Edding's surgical skills have given me a new lease on life.

I have nothing but the highest praise. You've got quite a team there.

“My neck surgery was a complete success. I would recommend Dr Hicks to anyone.”

My entire experience with the Blue Ridge staff was wonderful

I find Dr. Eddings to be extremely intelligent and also tremendously communicative.

We so appreciate your personal interest as well as your professional excellence.