Physician Assistant Studies Faculty & Staff
"The faculty truly goes out of their way to ensure a well-rounded, informative, and intellectually stimulating learning experience. I am amazed at how much they put into this program, and it definitely shows in the quality of the program"
(Laura Bellovin, Class of 2003 - PA Alum)
Randy Randolph PA-C, MPAS
Program Director
Assistant Professor
MPAS, University of Nebraska, 2002
BS and PA Certificate, Baylor College of Medicine, 1977
BS, Zoology, San Diego State University, 1969
NCCPA Certified with specialty certification in Surgery
Debby Friscia
Office Assistant
Didactic year support
Richard Gicking MD FACP
Medical Director
Fellow American College of Physicians, 2001
MD, George Washington University, 1992
BS and Physician Assistant Certificate, George Washington University, 1981
BS, Biology , George Mason University, 1979
NCCPA Certified with specialty certification in Surgery, 1981
Jonathon W Gietzen PA-C, MS
Academic Faculty
Assistant Professor
MS in Physician Assistant Studies and PA Certificate, Pacific University, Forest Grove, 1999
BS in Respiratory Therapy and RT Certificate, Mary College, Bismarck, ND, 1984
NCCPA Certified
Clinical interests include asthma, sleep disorders, headaches, and urgent care.
Clara LaBoy, PA-C, MS
Academic Faculty
Assistant Professor
MS, New York University, Healthcare Management, 2003
Certificate, Physician Assistant Faculty Development Program, Harlem Hospital, PA Program, 1997
BS, The Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education Physician Assistant Program, Harlem Hospital, 1983
BA, Fordham University, Natural Sciences, 1981
NCCPA certification
Areas of interest include HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, oncology, continuous quality improvement in healthcare, problem-based learning and medical ethics.
Carol LePage
Manager of Administrative Services
Office Manager, Support to Director
Judy Ortiz PA-C, MHS, MS
Academic Coordinator/Associate Director
Associate Professor
MHS in Physician Assistant Studies and PA Certificate, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, 1993
MS in Health and Sport Science, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 1991
BS in Exercise Science, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, 1989
NCCPA Certified
Clinical interests include neurology, endocrinology, and rural primary care.
Mark Pedemonte, MD
Academic Faculty
Assistant Professor
Anesthesiology Residency, Boston University, 1986
MD, Creighton University, 1978
Internship, Highland General Hospital, 1976
BS, Biology, Creighton University, 1974
Dr. Pedemont is a board certified anesthesiologist with an interest in physiology and pathophysiology.
Latha N. Reddy PA-C, MS
Clinical Faculty
Assistant Professor
MS, Physician Assistant Studies & PA Certificate, Seton Hall University/UMDNJ, 1998
BS, Biology, Minor in English, Rutgers University, 1995
NCCPA Certified 1998, Recertified 2004
Interests: Neurology with emphasis in Stroke, Rehabilitation Medicine, Preventative Medicine. Professor Reddy recently co-presented at the College of Health Professions Interdisciplinary Case Conference on Traumatic Brain Injury on April 1, 2005.
Cris Rettler, PA-C, MS
Academic Faculty
MS, Physician Assistant Studies & PA Certificate, Pacific University, Forest Grove, Oregon 2002
BA, Psychology and International Relations, University of South Florida, 1993
NCCPA Certified
Clinical Interests include dermatology, mental health and pain management.
Mary Von, PA-C, MS, CLC
Clinical Coordinator
Assistant Professor
MS in Advanced PA Studies, Arizona School of Health Sciences, 2002
PA Certificate, University of Washington Medex PA Program, 1995
NCCPA Certified
Specialty Certification in Migraine and Headache Management, Lifestyle Counseling
Diane Van Dyke
Assistant Manager of Administrative Services
Clinical year support