Physician Assistant Studies Faculty / Staff

Natalie Weber

Natalie WeberDirector of Physicians Assistant Program: Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies

Phone: 563.589.3665 Fax: 563.589.3650 Department: Physician Assistant Studies Office: 120F Linda Chlapaty Hall

Credentials

PA-C, Des Moines University; MSPAS, Des Moines University; BS, Loras College.

Emily Appleton

Emily AppletonAssistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies

Phone: 563.589.3864 Fax: 563.589.3650 Department: Physician Assistant Studies Office: 120A Linda Chlapaty Hall

Credentials

PA-C, University of Iowa; MPAS, University of Iowa; BA, University of Iowa.

Kristie Arthofer

Kristie ArthoferProgram and Admissions Coordinator for Physician Assistant Program

Phone: 563.589.3662 Fax: 563.589.3662 Department: Physician Assistant Studies Office: 120 Linda Chlapaty Hall

Regina ButterisMedical Director for Physician Assistant Program

Phone: 563.589.3660 Fax: 563.589.3650 Department: Physician Assistant Studies Office: 120H Linda Chlapaty Hall

Credentials

MD, University of Iowa; Board Certified in Family Practice, 2001.

Addy First

Addy FirstAcademic and Laboratory Specialist for Physician Assistant Program

Phone: 563.589.3634 Fax: 563.589.3650 Department: Physician Assistant Studies Office: 120G Linda Chlapaty Hall

Christine M. Gilbert

Christine M. GilbertRegional Clinical Recruiter for Physician Assistant Program

Phone: 563.589.3585 Fax: 563.589.3563 Department: Physician Assistant Studies Office: 120 Linda Chlapaty Hall

Credentials

BS, Benedictine University; Pharmacology for Oral Medicine Certificate, Harper College.

Nicole HarmsClinical Liaison for Physician Assistant Program

Phone: 563.589.3667 Fax: 563.589.3650 Department: Physician Assistant Studies Office: 120D Linda Chlapaty Hall

William Karkow

William KarkowAssociate Professor; Academic Director for Physician Assistant Program

Phone: 563.589.3143 Fax: 563.589.3650 Department: Physician Assistant Studies Office: 120I Linda Chlapaty Hall

Credentials

MD, University of Illinois-Chicago; General Surgery Residency, University of Iowa; BA, University of Illinois-Urbana.

Tonya Kerker

Tonya KerkerAssistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies

Fax: 563.589.3650 Department: Physician Assistant Studies Office: 120 Linda Chlapaty Hall

Cortney Kueter

Cortney KueterAssistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies; Admission Director for Physician Assistant Program.

Phone: 563.589.3662 Fax: 563.589.3650 Department: Physician Assistant Studies Office: 120A Linda Chlapaty Hall

Credentials

CPAAPA; PA-C, Des Moines University; MSPAS, Des Moines University; BS, Loras College.

Renee Messerly

Renee MesserlyAdjunct Instructor for Physician Assistant Program

Phone: 563.589.3401 Department: Physician Assistant Studies Office: 120B Linda Chlapaty Hall

Laura Neal, MD

Laura Neal, MDAdjunct Instructor for Physician Assistant Program

Phone: 563.589.3662 Department: Physician Assistant Studies

Rachel Rokser

Rachel RokserAssistant Professor for Physician Assistant Program; Clinical Coordinator.

Phone: 563.589.3358 Fax: 563.589.3650 Department: Physician Assistant Studies

Credentials

MPAS; PA-C.

Emily Vyverberg

Emily VyverbergAssistant Professor for Physician Assistant Program

Fax: 563.589.3650 Department: Physician Assistant Studies Office: 120B Linda Chlapaty Hall

Credentials

PharmD, University of Iowa College of Pharmacy

Regan WolbersAssistant Professor for Physician Assistant Program; Clinical Education Director.

Phone: 563.589.3661 Fax: 563.589.3650 Department: Physician Assistant Studies Office: 120E Linda Chlapaty Hall

Credentials

Board Certified in Family Medicine, 2004; Board Certified in Lifestyle Medicine, 2019; MD, University of Iowa; BS, University of Notre Dame.