Education and Training

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Bachelor of Arts in Biology 

Willamette University 1999 (Salem, OR)

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Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Pacific University 2009 (Forest Grove, OR)

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Biography

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After raising her two daughters and working in the medical field for over 12 years, Andrea returned to graduate school at Pacific University to become a physician assistant and pursue her dream of practicing medicine.  She graduated in 2009 and practiced Asthma, Allergy, and Immunology medicine in the Portland area for 7 years before returning to Salem and joining Kidney Care Physicians in 2016.  Andrea enjoys working with a large group of physicians.  She emphasizes education to help patients better understand their kidney disease and manage their health.  She loves living in the beautiful Pacific Northwest and enjoys kayaking, bird watching, gardening, rock tumbling, and herding her rowdy cats.

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