Advanced Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists

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Marissa Snyder is a certified Nurse Practitioner who was born and raised in Dundee, Ohio. She attended Malone University where she received her Bachelors of degree in Nursing. After graduation, she worked for Select Specialty Hospital where she sharpened her nursing skills. Eventually, Colorado started calling her where she got into the HCA Peri-OP 101 program to learn the operating room. After the Peri-OP program, she received a job from Sky Ridge Spine and Joint Center. During her time at Sky Ridge, she received her Masters of Science in Nursing focusing on Adult-Gerontology Care. She joined Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Specialists in 2021. She works alongside Dr. Hunt in both clinic and the operating room, focusing on total hip and knee replacements.

Angelina Waller is a Certified Physician Assistant who works with Dr. Cary Motz, Dr. Todd Alijani and Dr. Mark Failinger. She is a Colorado native who joined Advanced Orthopedic in 2017 and prior to that was with Denver Vail Orthopedics for 10 years. In her free time, she enjoys running, yoga, traveling and spending time with her husband and three children.

Alex Latham is a Certified Physician Assistant who works with Dr. Andrew Motz both in the operating room as a surgical assistant and in clinic seeing patients. He is directly involved in the diagnosis and treatment of sports related injuries with a focus on shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle pathology.

Brandon Jimenez was born in San Antonio, Texas, and raised in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. He attended Arizona State University where he earned his BS in Kinesiology. After graduation, he worked as a physical therapy tech and orthopedic medical assistant. He went on to receive his Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Rocky Mountain College. Brandon joined the practice in 2020 working with Dr. Resig and Dr. Michalson. He assists in the diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle injuries, total joint replacements, fractures, and trauma.

Caleb is a fellowship trained Orthopedic Physician Assistant who is the first assistant to Dr. Swann in surgery and also see patients in clinic. During clinic, Caleb evaluates, treats, and educates patients on their various orthopedic conditions. Caleb’s philosophy involves a holistic, patient-centered care while using a science-based approach to medicine to ensure that the patient is informed and participates in their care throughout the process of treatment. He received his bachelor’s degree from Emory and Henry College in Athletic Training where he was also a three time All American football player.

After graduating he worked as a physical therapy assistant before attending graduate school at the University of Charleston where he received a Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. After graduating, he moved to Denver, Colorado to participate in a six month orthopedic fellowship in 2015. Caleb is a member of Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery and the American Academy of Physician Assistants. In his spare time, Caleb enjoys golf, football, snowboarding, camping and spending time with his family.

Andrew T. Gardner PA-C, born and raised in Palmer, Alaska, received his Bachelor of Science degree from Colorado State University. He continued his education obtaining a Masters degree in Health Sciences and Physician Assistant certification from Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, a surgically focused program.

Andrew joined Practice with Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Specialists working alongside Dr. Newman in 2017. He is directly involved in the diagnosis and treatment of sports related injuries with a focus on shoulder, hip, and knee pathology.

Melinda, a certified Physician Assistant with nearly 20 years of experience, joined Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Specialists, a division of OCC, in May of 2020. Melinda began her path into orthopedics by earning a bachelor’s degree from Appalachian State University, majoring in Public Health and Athletic Training in 1993. She then completed her Master of Science degree in Exercise Physiology/Biomechanics from Western Illinois University, in 1994. Melinda spent eight years providing sports medicine coverage to high school and collegiate athletic programs throughout the southeast. She was honored to serve on the Medical Staff of the 1996 Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games providing coverage to the Field Hockey venues as an Athletic Trainer.

In 2003, Melinda took her career to the next level when she graduated from the MCP Hahnemann Physician Assistant Program of Drexel University in Philadelphia, with a B.S. in Physician Assistant Studies, where she began practicing as a Certified Physician Assistant, dedicated to orthopedic medicine. She has practiced in NC, VA, and CA as well as here in Colorado since 2007. Her breadth of knowledge spans the specialties of sports medicine, orthopedic trauma, foot, and ankle surgery, and total joint replacement of the shoulder, hip, and knee. Melinda works exclusively with Dr. James D. Ferrari, who specializes in shoulder and knee conditions, general orthopedics, and sports medicine; this team offers patients over 45 years of combined orthopedic expertise.

Melinda works clinically in the office caring for new, returning, and postoperative patients, as well as assisting Dr. Ferrari on their surgical cases at several area surgery centers, Sky Ridge Medical Center, and Littleton Adventist Hospital. She is a member of the AAPA, PAOS, and the Colorado Academy of Physician Assistants. Melinda holds an active state license in CO, national certification through the NCCPA, and is registered with DEA. Additionally, she is BLS & ACLS certified.  Melinda, who grew up in New Jersey, now proudly calls Colorado her home for close to 15 years. She enjoys hiking, cycling, photography, gardening, and wine tastings.