Our team

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Jason graduated from the University of Washington in Seattle with a degree in Prosthetics/Orthotics. He then completed a two year residency at the University of Oklahoma Medical Center in Oklahoma City. He served seven years as a facility manager for Becker Orthopedic at a level one trauma center in Detroit, Michigan.

His Orthotic and Prosthetic experience in the Wichita area is unmatched with extensive experience in lower extremity prosthetics, pediatrics, trauma, scoliosis, and neurological etiologies. He is a published author in the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics (JPO) and is trained, certified and experienced in the most updated technology available for Orthotics and Prosthetics. Presently, he is a board examiner for the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics.

Kristi started her journey with us in 2015. She enjoys the interaction with the patients and helping their experience here at AVOP be the best it could possibly be. Kristi’s main focus is insurance and billing. She enjoys the challenge of working with the many insurance companies and making the billing as painless for our patients as possible. If you have any questions about insurance coverage or billing questions, please give her a call. 

David has been an orthotic and prosthetic technician for more than five years. He is dedicated to perfecting the details of every orthosis and prosthesis that he fabricates. David is proud to be part of an occupation that allows him to make a difference within his community and is enthusiastic about pursuing further education for his career. 

Emily joined Ark Valley in November 2019. She is new to the medical profession and comes to us from Southeast Kansas where she worked in information technology. When you phone, you will likely speak with Emily who does most of the scheduling. Her additional duties include shipping and receiving, maintaining inventory, ensuring all of the patients items are ready for their appointments and placing patients in rooms. She finds her work rewarding, knowing that she is helping to make a difference in people’s lives and enjoys getting to know the patients. 

Laura was born and raised in Wichita and is excited to serve in her community. She is currently studying to become Ark Valley’s first certified orthotic and prosthetic assistant. She is new to O & P but has been in the medical field for several years. Her exposure from working in physical therapy gives her an advantage when helping our patients. She loves having the opportunity to improve our patients quality of life while also getting to express her creativity. 

Kelsey earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering at Texas A&M University in 2019. She then went on to UT Southwestern Medical Center where she earned her Master’s Degree in Prosthetics & Orthotics in 2020. She is currently completing her residency training in O&P here at Ark Valley. Kelsey enjoys the field of O&P because it blends aspects of art, engineering, & patient care. She is passionate about the work she does because it provides her with the opportunity to help her patients see & reach their potential.