Amanda is a Physician Assistant at Tidewater Orthopaedics, where she works closely with Dr. Michael Higgins. She has been with the practice since 2010 and brings a diverse background in orthopaedics, military service, and patient‑centered care.

Originally from Sioux City, Iowa, Amanda earned her undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Nebraska, where she was also a member of the Nebraska Army National Guard. During her service, she deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, serving with a medevac unit as a flight medic—an experience that helped shape her clinical judgment, adaptability, and dedication to patient care.

Amanda earned her Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Following graduate school, she practiced orthopaedics at Dartmouth Hitchcock before relocating to Hampton Roads and joining Tidewater Orthopaedics.

She lives in Newport News with her husband. Outside of work, Amanda enjoys staying active through running, biking, and swimming and has completed several triathlons. She also enjoys visiting Virginia’s vineyards and, every fall, cheering on Husker football.