Katie graduated from the University of West Alabama and started her career with Andrews Sports Medicine as an athletic trainer. She worked alongside Dr. Norman Waldrop, one of our foot & ankle orthopaedic surgeons, for a number of years. She went to UAB to attend Physician Assistant school and pursue a career as a PA.
In 2015, Katie decided to pursue a career as a PA because it fit her athletic training and sports medicine background. After graduating from UAB’s Physician Assistant Studies program, she was welcomed back to Andrews Sports Medicine to work alongside Dr. Wayne McGough in the clinic, the operating room and athletic event coverage.
Katie lives in downtown Birmingham and enjoys spending time with friends and their miniature dachshund, Odie. She enjoys exploring Birmingham and trying new restaurants. Katie also loves to travel. She has visited the Azores, Jamaica, Madrid, Munich, Paris, Peru, Prague, and Toronto.
Katie is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and Girl Scouts of the USA. A fun fact about her is that she earned her Gold Award, which is the highest award in Girl Scouting.
Certification:
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Board Certified Athletic Trainer
Comeback Stories
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Learn MoreJust six months later, when things were looking up, another injury struck. During a lateral sprint at wrestling practice, Mason turned and tore the medial meniscus in his left knee again. Dr. McGough, who had been so kind and encouraging throughout Mason’s first surgery, reassured him and said that these things happen to athletes.
Mason Miller | Kimberly, AL
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In this edition of PA Spotlight, we introduce you to Katie Ivey, PA-C. Katie shares details about growing up in nearby Chilton County, how she transitioned from being an athletic trainer to a physician assistant, and how she spends her free time.
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