As a Physician Assistant (PA-C) in Sports Medicine and Orthopedics for 18+ years and former certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), Suzanne has a complementary breadth of knowledge of patient care in the clinical, surgical and hospital setting, operative expertise, pre- and post-operative rehabilitation, and patient education.

She worked collaboratively with Dr. Wahl for 18 years in the clinic and operating room where their synergistic approach was be compared to a soccer goalie and the defensive players, a cyclist and her bike or quarterback and his coach -- Suzanne was always finding ways to set up "the perfect shot" and assure success. Their team approach, as husband and wife and as MD and PA, refined and augmented the patient experience; allowing for superior care that was dependable, comprehensive, safe and efficient.

In 2023, Suzanne joined Harborview Medical Center, the Pacific Northwest’s esteemed level 1 trauma hospital, helping care for hospitalized patients with traumatic and complex orthopedic injuries.

Education.

Masters in Medical Science | St. Francis University | Loretto, PA
Physician Assistant Studies | Red Rocks Community College | Lakewood, CO
Bachelor of Arts, Kinesiology | University of Colorado | Boulder, CO

Clinical Experience.

Physician Assistant | Harborview Medical Center | Seattle, WA
Physician Assistant | Proliance Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine | Issaquah, WA
Physician Assistant | Orthopedic Physician Associates | Seattle, WA
Physician Assistant | Department of Orthopaedic Surgery | UC San Diego | San Diego, CA
Teaching Associate, Chief PA-C | Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine | University of Washington | Seattle, WA

Suzanne joined the University of Washington's Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine where she created and managed the Arthroscopy, Research and Training Lab and acted as the chief orthopedic PA-C. While at UC San Diego Health System she was instrumental in the development and design of the new 9,000 square foot Sports Medicine Clinic.

Team Medicine.

Physician Liaison | San Diego Chargers | San Diego, CA
Certified Athletic Trainer | University of Washington | Seattle, WA
Intern Athletic Trainer | University of Colorado | Boulder, CO

Suzanne began her sports medicine career in 2000 while working as an Athletic Trainer with collegiate athletes at the University of Colorado (women's soccer, women's volleyball, football) and the University of Washington (women's gymnastics). From 2013 to 2015, she developed, organized and coordinated the care between the San Diego Chargers and UC San Diego Health System.