About Angela As early as kindergarten, Angela knew she wanted to be a nurse. By high school, she had developed a passion for biology, anatomy, and physiology, and made the final decision to pursue a career in medicine – the first in her family to do so. At Beacon, Angela gets the opportunity to serve a broad range of patient... Read More about Angela Wright, PA

About Margaret Lammering Compassion is one of the most important lessons Margaret (Maggie) Libbey, PA-C, says she learned on the path to becoming a provider for women’s health care needs. “Often times having someone to listen, to talk to, and to know they care is the best medicine you can give,” she says. Always fascinated by the sciences, the decision... Read More about Margaret Lammering, PA - Beacon Medical Group OBGYN River Oaks

About Melissa Melissa Turner was inspired to become a nurse because of her relatives, but she was inspired to become a physician assistant because of her experiences. “My mom and several of my aunts are nurses,” she says. “I went to school to become a labor and delivery nurse, but ended up working in the ICU instead.” This is where she collaborated with cardiothoracic physician assistants... Read More about Melissa Turner, PA - Beacon Medical Group Cardiothoracic Surgery Elkhart

During her time as an exercise physiologist, Rebecca Zimmerman realized she wanted to be even more involved in the care and treatment of patients. "That’s when I decided to go back to school to become a Physician Assistant." Rebecca works with patients to diagnose illness, develop and manage treatment plans, prescribe medications and assist with procedures while working collaboratively with... Read More about Rebecca Zimmerman, PA - Beacon Medical Group Advanced Cardiovascular Specialists RiverPointe

About Tanner Pearson  With a fascination about how the human body functioned, coupled with a desire to improve the lives of others, a career in medicine was a clear choice for Tanner Pearson, PA. “As I was growing up, I liked being able to help others through community service and volunteerism. When I was in high school, I set myself... Read More about Tanner Pearson, PA - Beacon Medical Group Cardiothoracic Surgery Elkhart