Family Physicians Group, P.S.

Our Providers

Joan Nelson, PA-C

Physician Assistant

Hospital Affilations

  • Southwest Washington Medical Center
  • Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital

Professional Education

  • Medical School: Duke University, Master of Health Science, Durham, NC, 2000
  • Residency:

Certification

  • Certified-National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
  • ACLS
  • BLS

Areas of Interest

  • Women’s Health
  • Preventive Health
  • Health education, and general family practice

Additional Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude, Anthropology,
  • Masters in Health Sciences

Personal Info

Joan’s interests include hiking, kayaking, traveling, and music

Associations

  • American Academy of Physician Assistants
  • Washington Academy of Physician Assistants

Society Memberships

  • Oregon Society of Physician Assistants
  • American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology