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MID-LEVEL PROVIDERS

Lindsy Newton, PA-C

Lindsy Newton is a board-certified physician assistant who was raised in rural Marquette, Kansas, and is a 2003 graduate of Smoky Valley High School in Lindsborg, Kansas.  She received a Bachelor of Science degree in biology with a minor in business from Kansas State University in 2007. While pursuing her undergraduate degree, Lindsy had a piqued interest in medicine and caring for patients with her experience working as a CNA. Lindsy then completed a Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree at Wichita State University in 2009. She has practiced orthopedics at Salina Ortho since 2009 and works in collaboration with Dr. Todd Herrenbruck evaluating, diagnosing and treating patients with orthopedic needs. Lindsy currently resides in Salina, Kansas, with her husband, Mark and their son, Acea. In her leisure time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, watching/attending KSU sporting events and traveling.


Board Certification and Licensure:
  • National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants- Board Certified since 2009
  • Kansas Board of Healing Arts

Professional Affiliations:
  • American Academy of Physician Assistants(AAPA)
  • Kansas Association of Physician Assistants(KAPA)
  • Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery(PAOS)

Personal Statement:
I take pride in having a physician/PA team that provides compassionate, comprehensive, efficient, and high quality care to give our patients the best possible experience, outcome for improved quality of life and patient satisfaction.
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Amber Radcliffe Sawyers, PA-C, ATC

Amber is a native of Kansas.  Born in Hays and raised in Hill City, KS, Amber always loved sports.  After playing two years of college basketball and completing her athletic training degree and certification, Amber was accepted into the Physician Assistant program at Wichita State University.  In 2002, she graduated and accepted a position as a physician assistant with Dr. Gary Harbin at Salina Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Clinic.  She has been in Salina ever since.
Amber and her husband, Tobin, have 4 boys – Eli, Alec, Kain, and Colt.  They stay very busy with sports and church activities.
Amber loves to help people and to see them reach their goals.  She is always involved with sports and rehab, and helps educate patients, athletes, and parents about all venues of competition and rehab including proper training, nutrition, stretching, and rest.

Board Certifications and Licenses:
  • NCCPA – Board Certified since 2002
  • Kansas Board of Healing Arts – Physician Assistant and Athletic Trainer

Affiliations:
  • AAPA – American Academy of Physician Assistants
  • PAOS – Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery
  • NATA – National Athletic Trainers Association
  • KSHSAA Sports Medicine Advisory Committee
  • KAPA – Kansas Academy of Physician Assistants
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Mike Herwig, PA-C

First interest in Medicine was sparked at the age of 14 as his Eagle Scout Project became a volunteer working as an orderly at Kansas City General Hospital X-Ray department 1968-1969.

Graduated Salina High Central 1972. He began attending Marymount College 1971. He graduated with a Degree in Economics and Business Administration. During college he started to pursue a knowledge in Medicine. He attended University of Kansas Medical Center College of Health Sciences & Hospitals Emergency Medical Technician - Ambulance; graduating and becoming one of Salinas first EMTs with Salina, Saline County Ambulance EMS. Mr. Herwig worked also in the Emergency Room of St. Johns Hospital as an Orderly and EKG technician. 

1976 was employed by Dr's. Jack E Lungstrum and Milo G. Sloo III, founding Physicians of the Orthopaedic Clinic of Salina. He was trained as Medical Assistant, as well assumed duties of X-Ray and Cast Technician. 

He completed Pre Medical School requirements while at Marymount College. He followed this by attending Wichita State University Physician Assistant Program in 1977 - 1979. Upon graduation joined the Practice of the Orthopedic Clinic with Dr.'s Lungstrum, Sloo & Kruckemyer. Myr. Herwig has served and practiced with every Physician Surgeon with the Clinic for over 40 years. The last 25 years limited his practice to Surgery Assisting on Major Orthopedic Surgeries, Trauma, Reconstructive Joint and sports injuries. 

Mr. Herwig was also the driving founder developer, later Administrator and Owner - General Partner for Salina's first Family Minor Emergency Center in 1986.

Mr. Herwig and his wife Jody have a combined family of seven grown children and thirteen grandchildren.

Education:
  • 1972 Graduate Salina High Central
  • 1975 University of Kansas Medical Center College of Health Sciences
    Emergency medical Technician - Ambulance
  • 1971 - 1977 Marymount College Salina, Kansas Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics & Business Administration
  • 1977 - 1979 Wichita State University Bachelor of Health Science
  • 1977 - 1979 WSU College of Health Related Professions P.A. Program
  • 2008 - 2010 Faith Bible Institute Monroe, LA - Bible College Diploma

License - Board Certification:
  • Licensed as Physician Assistant by Kansas State Board of Healing Arts 1979 - current
  • National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants - Primary Care 1980
  • National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants - Surgery 1987
  • National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Physician Assistants 1995

Positions Held as Physician Assistant:
  • Physicians of the Orthopedic Clinic of Salina 1977 - Current
  • Staff St. Johns Hospital - 1977 until Hospital Closure
  • Staff Salina Regional Health Center 1977 - 2016
  • Staff Salina Surgical Hospital 1999 - Current
  • PRN Staff Lindsborg Hospital & Emergency Room 1991 - 1993
  • StatCare Family Minor Emergency Center 1986 - 1993
  • Staff P.A. Salina Regional Health Center Emergency Department 1997 - 1999

Professional Organization Memberships have included:
  • Christian Medical & Dental Association
  • American Academy of Physician Assistants
  • Kansas Academy of Physician Assistants
  • Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery
  • The American Association of Surgeon's Assistants
  • National Rural Health Care Association
  • American Society of Orthopaedic Physician Assistants
  • American Association of Trauma Specialists
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Jennifer L. Alexander, APRN

Jennifer is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner who was raised in Topeka, KS.  She is a graduate of Topeka West High School 1986.  She received a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from Baker University at the Stormont Vail Hospital Campus in 1993.  She continued her education at the University of Kansas Medical School completing her Master’s in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner- in 1997.

Jennifer has over 20 years of experience in Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Hospitalist Medicine, Family Practice and Gastroenterology.  She will work in collaboration with all the Salina Ortho providers diagnosing and treating patients with orthopedic needs. 

Jennifer lives in McPherson, KS with her Husband Todd, and their 3 children, Magan, Mason, Maxwell.  In her free time, she enjoys watching her kids play sports including basketball and volleyball as well as spending time with family, friends and her Great Danes Diesel and Maverick.
 
Education:
  • University of Kansas Medical School (Family Nurse Practitioner) 1997
  • Baker University School of Nursing (RN, BSN) 1993
  • Washburn University (General Studies) 1991
 
Certifications:
  • American Academy of Nurse Practitioners-Certified
  • Kansas State Board of Nursing- RN, BSN
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  • Home
  • Our Practice
    • MISSION
    • OUR FACILITIES
    • PROVIDERS >
      • DOCTORS >
        • Todd M. Herrenbruck, M.D.
        • Michael J. Johnson, M.D.
        • Byron L. Grauerholz, M.D.
        • Bradley C. Daily, M.D.
        • Gary L. Harbin, M.D.
      • PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
      • MID-LEVEL PROVIDERS
      • PRACTICE ADMINISTRATOR
    • PRACTICE NEWS
    • Testimonials
  • SERVICES
    • GENERAL ORTHOPEDICS
    • PHYSICAL THERAPY
    • DME/BRACING
    • JOINT REPLACEMENT
    • FRACTURE CARE/CASTING
    • WORKERS COMPENSATION
    • MEDICAL/LEGAL SERVICES
    • MRI
  • SPECIALTIES
    • HAND & WRIST
    • KNEE
    • HIP
    • SHOULDER & ELBOW
    • INJECTIONS
    • SPORTS MEDICINE
    • FOOT & ANKLE
  • Patient Resources
    • Pay My Bill
    • PATIENT FORMS
    • PATIENT EDUCATION
  • LOCATIONS
  • CONTACT
  • Salina Ortho Shop