Nicholas Strang is a physician assistant in orthopedics. He is involved in all aspects of patient care including examinations and assisting in surgery.
A career in orthopedic surgery was a
natural choice for Strang, a hands-on person who enjoys working
with tools.
“Orthopedic surgery was my most enjoyable
rotation in physician assistant school,”
he said. “I like the variety of working
on shoulders, hips and knees and the
profound results patients see.”
Before and after surgery, Strang lets his
patients do the talking so he can get as
much information as possible.
“Patients know what’s going on better than
anybody,” he said. “A big part of recovery is feeling comfortable communicating and
knowing I’m listening to how they’re doing.”
Strang earned his bachelor’s degree from Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh, worked as an emergency medical technician, then earned his master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Salus University in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. He joined Marshfield Clinic in November 2015.
Fond memories of summer vacations
near Duluth, Minnesota and Superior, Wisconsin drew the Pittsburgh native
back to the Midwest.
“Wisconsin has all the outdoor activities
I enjoy,” he said.
Strang spends his free time exploring
the bike trails around Eau Claire, fishing and snowboarding.