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About Us: Meet Our Staff
Certified Physician Assistants
 Lisa Hays, PA-C
Lisa graduated from Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska in 2009. Lisa assists Dr. John Wright in his joint replacement and sports medicine practice, and serves as assistant surgeon in surgery.
 Jason Fritzen, PA-C
Jason graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 2007. He holds a degree in Exercise Science and is an athletic trainer as well as a PA. He assists Dr. Jim Mahalek with spine surgery and sees patients in the daily clinics.  Bruce Kohtz, PA-C
Bruce graduated from University of Nebraska Medical Center in 1998. He assists Dr. Dan Slawski and Dr. Heber Crockett in his sports medicine and general orthopaedic practice. He serves as assistant surgeon in multiple facilities.
 Joe Verzal, PA-C
Joe graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 1999 and has ten years of orthopaedic and trauma care experience. He assists Dr. David Huebner with trauma surgery as well as both Drs. John Wright and Heber Crockett with sports medicine surgical care. Athletic Trainers
New West athletic trainers serve fifty public schools throughout central and north central Nebraska as well as northern Kansas. During sports season the trainers travel the circuit, assisting coaches during practice, educating players and parents, and attending ball games to assess injuries. Trainers cover underserved areas which helps rural community schools enhance their athletic programs with New West expertise.
 From Left to Right:
John Uelmen
Justin Rethorst
Scott Kratzer
Todd Sorensen
 Certified Surgical Technician
Dwain Rosse assists Dr. John Wright with his total joint surgeries.
Nursing Staff
All New West nursing staff are licensed professional nurses with expertise in orthopaedic care. During clinic hours they provide patient care, pre-surgery education, and post surgical care. A nurse will interview you before you see the doctor. Please inform the nurse if you need a Work Restriction form, doctor's note, or other information.
Radiology Technicians
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