Bio


Andrea is a certified Physician Assistant who joined Stanford Health Care in 2019 to develop a comprehensive Fracture Liaison Service and bone health clinic championed by Dr. Michael Gardner, Trauma Orthopaedist. Andrea earned a Masters degree in Medical Science, Physician Assistant Studies and a Masters in Health Administration, both from the University of Missouri. She holds a current certification with the International Society of Clinical Densitometry and has completed her certificate trained as a fracture liaison clinician through the National Osteoporosis Foundation. She has a keen interest in educating primary care providers and the general public on the importance of early monitoring, risk factors and treatment for bone loss and the prevention and healing of fractures.

Clinical Focus


  • Physician Assistant
  • Osteoporosis
  • Metabolic Bone Disease
  • Fracture Prevention

Academic Appointments


Professional Education


  • CCD, International Society of Clinical Densitometry, Clinical Densitometrist (2019)
  • Board Certification: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Physician Assistant (2016)
  • Professional Education: University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine Registrar (2016) MO
  • MHA, Master of Health Administration, University of Missouri, Columbia, Health administration (2012)
  • BA, University of Missouri, Columbia, Pre-medical sciences (2010)

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