Christine Matthews Joins Staff at Longview Orthopedic Associates

Christine Matthews, PA-C, of Longview Orthopedic Associates

Christine Matthews recently joined the staff at Longview Orthopedic Associates. She has more than 25 years of experience as a certified physician assistant.

She graduated from State University of New York with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology before completing her physician assistant certification at Albany Medical College. Matthews later earned a PA certificate in surgical residency at Yale University. She is a member of the Washington Academy of Physician Assistants.

After serving as a surgical PA at Genesee Hospital in Rochester, New York, she relocated to the Pacific Northwest, working first as a surgical PA for Longview Surgical Group and then as an orthopedic PA for Peace Health Medical Group.

Her role at Longview Orthopedic Associates will include providing comprehensive orthopedic services in both the clinic and the operating room.

"LOA appeals to me because it is very family oriented," she said. "Patients and staff are treated with dignity and receive personalized attention."

Matthews has five children. She enjoys family activities, needlepoint, quilting, and riding her motorcycle.

Longview Orthopedic Associates is located at 625 9th Avenue at Pacific Surgical Institute.