Alex received his bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology/Biotechnology from Michigan State University. He went on to receive his master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne. He is certified in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support and Basic Life Support. A member of the American Academy of Physicians Assistants and the Indiana Academy of... Read More about Alejandro Mikelonis, PA - Beacon Medical Group Cardiothoracic Surgery South Bend

About Tommi Andersen As early as high school, Tommi Andersen, PA, knew she wanted a career in medicine. After exposure to various health professions, she fell in love with the role of the PA, specifically. “I found a university that offers both a bachelor’s as well as master’s degree in physician assistant studies, and I’ve looked forward to offering care... Read More about Tommi Andersen, PA - Beacon Medical Group Cardiothoracic Surgery Elkhart

About Frank Pennoni With his immediate family all in the medical field, it was no question for Frank Pennoni, PA-C, that he would do something in the field. “My father has been the director of a laboratory for 25 years, and both my mom and sister are nurses,” he says. While a senior at Indiana University, Bloomington, where he earned... Read More about Frank Pennoni, PA - Beacon Medical Group ENT and Audiology South Bend

About Caroline When there are doctors, nurses and pharmacists scattered throughout your family, chances are good you’ll aspire to a career in medicine. That was the case for Caroline Walters. "I always knew I wanted to work in medicine," she says. "But I didn’t know what a PA was until after I completed my undergrad education." Caroline chose the ENT... Read More about Caroline Walters, PA - Beacon Medical Group Trauma & Surgical Services

About Jessica When it comes to her chosen career path, Jessica Filipski says she got her inspiration from her dad. “He was a paramedic for 21 years and then a firefighter for 13 years,” she explains. “Listening to his stories growing up made me interested in the medical field.” She decided to further her education and became the first physician... Read More about Jessica Filipski, PA - Beacon Medical Group Ireland Road

If you asked 10 year old Rebecca Kelln, MS, MPAS, RD, PA-C, what she wanted to be when she grew up, she would’ve proudly told you that she wanted to be an archaeologist. Eventually, she realized a different dream, and she is now a Physician Assistant with Beacon Medical Group Pediatric Specialty. “I idolized my father, a gastroenterologist, and my... Read More about Rebecca Kelln, PA-C - Beacon Medical Group Pulmonology and Critical Care South Bend