Clinical Team
OUR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS AND NURSE PRACTITIONERS
Physician Assistants (PAs) and Nurse Practitioners (APRNs) are formally trained to provide diagnostic, therapeutic and preventative healthcare services, under the supervision of physicians and surgeons. Working as members of our clinical team, PAs and APRNs take medical histories, examine and treat patients, order and interpret laboratory tests and x-rays and make diagnoses. They also treat minor injuries by suturing, splinting, and casting.
PAs and APRNs also record progress notes, instruct and counsel patients, and order or carry out therapy. These providers may prescribe certain medications and routinely visit hospitals and nursing care facilities to check on patients, after which they report back to the physician. PAs and APRNs specializing in surgery provide preoperative and postoperative care and may work as first or second assistants during major surgery.
Jacob Babinec completed advanced training in orthopaedic surgery through the IBJI PA residency program and obtained an in-depth understanding of all the various sub-specialties within orthopaedics. He grew up in the northwest suburbs of Chicago and enjoyed being active and playing sports including football and wrestling. Now he enjoys working out and hiking in scenic locations with his fiancé. He graduated summa cum laude from Drexel’s accelerated pre-PA track, worked as an EMT and phlebotomist, and went to Midwestern University for PA school. During his free time at Drexel, he investigated binding efficacy of cancer inhibitors with computer modeling. Now he assists with preoperative templating for total shoulder replacements. This templating allows the patient to obtain the best motion with their specific degree of arthritis creating the most patient-specific shoulder possible.
Camille joined Coastal Orthopedics in February of 2016. Camille attended the Univeristy of Vermont and graduated Cum Laude in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Camille then attended Yale School of Medicine Physicians Associate Program and graduated in December of 2015 with a Master of Medical Science Degree. While in PA school, she enjoyed volunteering at Haven Free Clinic, a student-run free clinic in Fair Haven, Connecticut. Camille loves working with Coastal’s large team of midlevel providers who all share the mutual goal of providing excellent patient-centered care to the community.
Ashley Fowler, MS, PA-C, earned her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, followed by her Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant studies from Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida. Nationally certified as an Athletic Trainer and licensed by the State of Florida as a Physician Assistant, Ashley is affiliated with the Florida Academy of Physician Assistants as well as the American Academy of Physician Assistants. Finding great joy in traveling and helping others, Ashley serves as a volunteer for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida and has completed Mission Work in Greece, Dominican Republic,Venezuela and Peru. Ashley provides clinical and surgical orthopedic care with Dr. Alan Valadie, joint replacement specialist.
Lia attended the University of Florida and graduated with a Bachelors of Health Science degree and a Spanish Minor. She attended Nova Southeastern University PA Program and graduated with a Master in Physician Assistant Studies. She is board certified by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants.
She speaks French and Spanish. Lia has experience working as a CNA at UF Health Shands Hospital and at Cleveland Clinic Florida. She also has experience as a medical assistant at a primary and urgent care center. While in PA school, she had two orthopedic surgery rotations. Her last was with the Mayo Clinic Orthopedic Surgery department in Jacksonville, FL. Lia provides clinical and surgical orthopedic care with Dr. David Cashen, joint replacement specialist.
She plays ultimate frisbee and spends her free time near the water.
Melinda has been certified by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants since becoming a PA in 2005. She has been practicing in orthopedic surgery here at Coastal since that time. A native of the Volunteer state, she earned a Bachelors of Science degree from Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee and her Masters degree in PA Studies at the University of South Alabama in Mobile. She takes pride in providing excellent clinical and surgical orthopedic care in her community. She serves as Physician Assistant to Dr. Arthur Valadie, orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist. She is married and lives with her husband and two daughters in Bradenton.
Courtney Johnson was born and raised in Nova Scotia, Canada where she grew up playing golf at a young age. Her love and passion for the sport eventually brought her to South Carolina on scholarship where she played NCAA golf at Erskine College. While serving as the team captain, Courtney also excelled academically, majoring in Chemistry and Biochemistry, graduating Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science Degree. Continuing her education at Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, Courtney graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. With a passion for sports and the great outdoors, following her formal education Courtney naturally gravitated to Orthopedics with special interest in sports medicine, placing in the top 1% in Orthopedics on her national certification exam. With her husband, Courtney continues to lead an active lifestyle golfing, skiing, and fly fishing. Together they are also involved in several local organizations helping to maintain Florida’s pristine fisheries, and enjoy sharing their passion with wounded veterans through Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing.
Dana Kelly PA-C earned her Bachelor’s of Health Sciences and Masters of Physician Assistant Studies graduating Magna Cum Laude from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. She is board certified by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants. Dana was born and raised in Pittsburgh where she also worked in orthopedic surgery before moving to Florida. She now provides clinical and surgical orthopedic care working with Dr. O’Daly specializing in foot and ankle surgery. In her free time she enjoys traveling, going to the beach, watching Pittsburgh sports, and spending time with family and friends.
Jason M. Lee, PA-C, ATC, earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Elon University, a Master of Science from the University of Mississippi, and a Master of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Florida. He is PA to Dr. Daniel Lamar and was head football athletic trainer for the University of Tennessee-Martin.Coming Soon
Danielle Monroe, PA-C is certified by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants and is PA to Dr. Boyette and Dr. Simmons, specializing in hand, wrist and elbow. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Florida in 2005 and a Masters in Health Science from the University of South Alabama Physician Assistant Program in 2009. She spent her first 8 years practicing Emergency Medicine and moved to Bradenton with her family in 2016. She has two beautiful daughters, Macee and Emersyn. Danielle enjoys GATOR FOOTBALL, staying active, enjoying the beach and spending time with family and friends. Danielle is affiliated with the American Academy of Physician Assistants and Florida Academy of Physician Assistants.
Upon graduating Magna Cum Laude from the State University of New York (SUNY) Cortland with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Athletic Training, Robert Nixon, PA-C, received an additional Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from SUNY Stony Brook followed by a Master of Arts in Business Management from Webster University. Since serving as Corpsman in the U.S. Navy and Physician Assistant in the Army National Guard, Robert has spent 13 years as a physician assistant in orthopedic surgery. He is also regularly involved with clinical research. A native of Brooklyn, New York, Robert provides clinical and surgical orthopedic care with Dr. Alan Valadie, joint replacement specialist.Originally from Cleveland Ohio, Amanda Notley PA-C graduated with a Bachelors in Athletic Training from Defiance College where she participated on the Women’s Soccer team for two years. From there she spent 6 years as a Certified Athletic Trainer focusing her skills on the Baseball Athlete and completing her Masters in Sports Management. Amanda then furthered her career and attended Charleston Southern University where she completed her Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies and continued to pursue a career in orthopedics within upper extremity. She is the PA to Dr. R. Stephen Otte, shoulder and elbow specialist.
Zoe Quinn-Kelly, PA-C joined Coastal Orthopedics in June of 2021. She is originally from Maine, but attended Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY and graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology. She then attended Duke University Physician Assistant Program and graduated in September of 2017. While in PA school, she received the Richard J. Scheele Memorial Award for Outstanding Graduate from the Duke Physician Assistant Program. She worked as a Surgical Physician Assistant for 3 years at Backus Hospital in Norwich, CT before moving to Florida. Zoe provides clinical and surgical orthopedic care with Dr. John Harkess, joint replacement specialist. In her free time, she loves to travel and pursue her various artistic passions.
Kristen Riley is certified by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants and has worked in the specialty of Orthopedic Spine Surgery since 2001. She received her Bachelors degree from Daemen College in Amherst, NY and a Master’s degree from University of Nebraska. While obtaining her PA degree at Daemen she was chosen as Senior of the year for both her clinical and academic excellence. Kristen grew up in Western Pennsylvania and remains a dedicated Steelers fan.
Eva Roberts MPAP, PA-C is certified by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants and licensed by the Florida Academy of Physician Assistants. Eva comes to our team from West Virginia. As a kid growing up in the southern part of the mountain state, she loved playing various sports including basketball, volleyball, swimming, and ballet. She graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science from West Virginia University in 2017, majoring in exercise physiology and minoring in sport and exercise psychology. In 2021, she graduated from Ohio University with a Masters of Physician Assistant Practice degree.She is an avid reader and big fan of college sports, although she cheers exclusively for the West Virginia Mountaineers. Eva loves watching professional sports, as well, and looks forward to experiencing all the sports teams in the area. She has a passion for volunteering and serves as a volunteer alumna advisor for the collegiate student organizations at her alma mater. She has three dogs and two cats at home, all rescues, whom she loves to spoil.
