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Brian Krogstad, PA-C

Brian, who grew up in Bismarck, ND, graduated from North Dakota State University in Fargo with a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology. He then attended Des Moines University where he received his Master of Science and Physician Assistant Studies degrees. Brian joined St. Cloud Orthopedics in 2005, and he works with all of our doctors.

Gerald Nelson, OPA, SA-C

Gerald is certified as an Orthopedic Physician Assistant by the National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Physician Assistants, and certified as a Surgical Assistant by the American Board of Surgical Assistants. He joined St. Cloud Orthopedics in 1991, and works primarily with Dr. Nessler.

William Paschke, PA-C

William graduated from Des Moines University with a Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant studies in 2005. He worked at St. Cloud Orthopedics from 2005-2010 before returning in 2011. William works primarily with joint replacement physicians specializing in hip, knee and shoulder replacements.

Kelli Penrose, PA-C, ATC

Kelli received her Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. She joined St. Cloud Orthopedics in 2008 and works primarily with Dr. Murphy.

Erin Rysavy, PA-C, MPH

Erin, a Board Certified Physician Assistant, received her Physician Assistant degree (PA-C) from Augsburg College in Minneapolis. Erin joined St. Cloud Orthopedics in 2001 and works primarily with Dr. Mulder.

Jeff Tiahrt, PA-C

Jeff graduated from the University of South Dakota Medical School in Vermillion, SD. He holds the degrees of Master of Physician Assistant Studies and Certified Physician Assistant. Jeff joined St. Cloud Orthopedics in 2007, and works closely with Dr. Kuhl.

Daniel Turnblom, PA-C

Daniel graduated from Midwestern University in Gelendale, AZ, with a Master of Medical Science and Physician Assistant Studies degrees. He joined St. Cloud Orthopedics in 2013 and with many of our providers.

Charlie Zulkosky, OPA

Charlie graduated from Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, IA, as well as the University of Iowa. He is certified as an Orthopedic Physician Assistant by the National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Physician Assistants. Charlie joined St. Cloud Orthopedics in 1986.