Physician Assistants
Our Physician Assistants (PAs) assist our surgeons in many ways. PAs undergo training that is very similar to medical school, but shorter in duration. They always work under close supervision of our doctors and are in constant communication with them. They are involved throughout our patients' care: seeing patients in the office, performing pre-operative history and physicals, assisting the doctors in surgery, taking care of patients in the hospital and emergency room, and answering phone calls from patients.
Heather Cresmen, PA-C
Heather Cresmen, PA-C
Heather has prior expertise in Emergency Medicine. She works full-time with Dr. Loniewski and is involved in all aspects of his patient care, including Joint Camp.
Jodi Branyan, PA-C
Jodi Branyan, PA-C
Jodi has experience in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as well as Plastic Surgery. She is Dr. Farjo's full-time PA and involved in all aspects of his patient care. You will most likely see her at your first visit at his office and she assists in surgery with him as well. Jodi is available to answer the majority of your questions, from requests for medication refills, to specific questions about your problem or surgery.
Jay Peterson, PA-C
Jay Peterson, PA-C
Jay has training in Sports Medicine and is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toledo in the PA training program. He works part time with Dr. Farjo, seeing patients in the office as well as assisting in surgery.