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The Physicians at AAOC have over 50 years experience in the field of Rheumatology and have participated in over 300 clinical research studies. This experienced team of doctors, headed by Dr. Alan Kivitz, is complemented by a growing staff of professionals dedicated to meet the needs of our patients. AAOC understands the fear and anxiety that often accompany the pain of a rheumatic disease. You will find the staff truly enjoys helping patients achieve a higher quality of living through treatment. You will receive the most advanced rheumatology care available anywhere, because the physicians and staff are exposed to the latest advances in care through extensive clinical study participation and attendance and contribution to medical conferences and seminars throughout the country. |
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GENERAL STAFFAAOC PAs
Sharon K. Ritchey, CRNP
Sharon Ritchey attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, Pa where she received her MS degree in 1991. She completed her Post-Master's Certification in 1997 at the University of Missouri, Columbia, MO and her Certification program at Saint Francis College, Loretto, Pa in 1999. Sharon worked at the Altoona Hospital and Hollidaysburg Area School District before joining Altoona Center for Clinical Research. In addition, Sharon serves as Director of Youth Ministries at Hick's Memorial United Methodist Church.
Angie Zumer Braatz attended Saint Francis University, Loretto, Pennsylvania where she received her Masters/Physician Assistant degree in May, 2003. Angie served as Physician Assistant at SCI Laurel Highlands before joining the Altoona Center for Clinical Research in June 2003.
Maryann Lyons:
Maryann Lyons attended Saint Francis University where she obtained her Masters/Physician Assistant degree in 2006. Maryann served as physician Assistant at Dr. Zavahir's pediatric clinic before joining the staff at AAOC in April 2007.
Allison Marinak:
Allison Marinak attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA where she received her bachelors degree in biology. She than attended Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, Lock Haven, PA, where she received a Master's degree in Health Science/Physician Assistant. She practiced for 15 months in obstetrics/gynecology before joining Altoona Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center in 2006.
Deb Rentz:
Deb Rentz graduated Saint Francis University Physician Assistant program in Loretto, Pa. She practiced two years in General Surgery and another two years in Family Practice before joining Altoona Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center in 1999.
Tamara Smith:
Tamara Smith graduated from Lock Haven University in 2006 where she obtained her Master's Degree in Health Science/Physician Assistant studies. She has been working at Altoona Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center since June 2006. Prior to being a Physician Assistant, she worked as a Tobacco Prevention Specialist with Personal Solutions, Bedford, Pa after graduating from Penn State University in 2002 with a Bachelors Degree in Bio behavioral Health.
Michael Joseph Zumer has been at Altoona Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center since graduating from Saint Francis University in 2001. At Saint Francis University, he obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences and a Masters Degree in Physician Assistant Sciences. At AAOP/ACCR Mike evaluates and treats many patient's in our private rheumatology practice as well as being a primary assesor for many of our ongoing clinical research trails. He is currently certified as the 'primary' joint count assesor in all of our ongoing rheumatoid arthritis trials.
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