About Us
We are committed to making your treatment as easy on you as possible. Most of the services you will need are handled on-site, with access to the most sophisticated technology to provide you with the best care available. Always feel free to contact our office and our trained staff will assist you in any way possible.
Meet Our Surgeon
Richard A. Wathne, MD Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon
Specialties:
Hospital Affiliations:
- Portneuf Medical Center, Pocatello, ID
- Rocky Mountain Surgery Center, Pocatello, ID
- Idaho State University Family Practice Residency Program, Pocatello, ID – Faculty
- Skyline Surgery Center, Pocatello, ID
Meet Our Certified Physician Assistants
Justin Pool, PA-C Certified Physician Assistant
Education
- Undergraduate: Associates Degree – Ricks College, Rexburg, ID
- Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science Degree – Zoology, and Minor – Chemistry, Weber State University, Ogden, UT
- Graduate: Masters Degree – Physician Assistant, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS
Certifications
- Nationally Certified Physician Assistant
- Certificate to Prescribe Controlled Substances
- State of Utah and State of Idaho Certificate to Practice as a Physician Assistant
- Basic Life Support
Experience
- 7 years of Orthopaedic Experience
Boe Simmons, PA-C Certified Physician Assistant
Education
- Undergraduate: Associates Degree – Treasure Valley Community College, Ontario, OR
- Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science Degree – Zoology, Albertson College of Idaho, Caldwell, ID
- Graduate: Masters Degree – Physician Assistant Studies,
Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID
Certifications
- Nationally Certified Physician Assistant
- Surgical Recognition, Certified
- Advanced Trauma Life Support
- Basic Life Support
Professional Affiliations
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
- Idaho Academy of Physician Assistants
- Idaho Medical Association
Experience
- 20 years of Orthopaedic Experience
Meet Our Nurse
Tina Sato-De Giuli, LPN, LSW Licensed Practical Nurse
Education
- LPN Degree: Idaho State University Vocational Tech
- Undergraduate: Bachelor Degree, Idaho State University
Specialties / Experience
- Specialized in Orthopaedics with extensive experience in the operating and emergency room
- Worked in Hospice, Home Health and Mental Health
- Began working for Dr. Wathne at Pocatello Orthopaedics in 2004
Meet Our Certified Medical Assistant
Ashley Critser Certified Medical Assistant
Education
- Medical Assisting Program: Idaho State University
- Undergraduate: Associates of Applied Science, Idaho State University
Specialties / Experience
- Specialized in Orthopaedics
- Began working with Dr. Wathne and his PA-C’s in 2011