MEDICAL CENTER CLINIC WELCOMES KIMBERLY TILGHMAN, PA-C TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPAEDICS

COMMUNITY NEWS   6/12/2017

Medical Center Clinic is pleased to announce the arrival of Kimberly Tilghman, PA-C, to Department of Orthopaedics. Kimberly is a native of Pensacola, FL, and has over six years of experience in the healthcare industry. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science, at University of Florida, in Gainesville, FL, and went on to obtain a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Myers, FL. Kimberly previously served as an emergency medical technician where she gained ample experience in patient care in emergent settings. During her clinical rotations, Kimberly worked in a variety of departments including family medicine, emergency medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics. She is certified by The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Kimberly will be working under the direct supervision of orthopaedic surgeon, Robert Lurate, MD. Dr. Lurate has been in practice for over 23 years, and specializes in minimally invasive procedures of the hip and knee, laparoscopic spine fusions, and thorascopic spine decompressions, as well as general orthopaedics. “The Department of Orthopaedics is excited to welcome Kimberly Tilghman, PA-C, and pleased to have attracted such a highly qualified medical professional to our team,” states Ashley Sieling, Practice Management. For more information about the services provided by The Department of Orthopaedics, please call 850.474.8300 or visit MedicalCenterClinic.com.