Joseph (Nate) Pigorsh, PA-C
Nate graduated at the top of his class with a Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies from Western Michigan University in 2001. He has worked as a PA since then, originally joining Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan’s Total Joint Center and Sports Medicine Institute. Nate is currently a provider for OAM NOW Urgent Orthopaedic Care. In his more than 20 years with OAM, he has learned that medicine is a life-long pursuit, commenting “I will never be finished growing professionally or complete acquiring further knowledge about orthopedic issues.” Interestingly, Nate worked with OAM physicians beginning in 1991, first as a surgical technologist and then as an orthopedic sales rep prior to PA school. In his free time, Nate can often be found watching his four children playing soccer.
Specialties
- Joint Reconstruction
- Sports Medicine
Education
- Western Michigan University (Kalamazoo, MI), Physician Assistant Program
- Western Michigan University (Kalamazoo, MI), Master of Science: Medicine
- Grand Valley State University (Allendale, MI), Bachelor of Science: Health Science
Certifications
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
- State of Michigan Physician Assistant License
- DEA Controlled Substance Registration
- Basic Life Support
Memberships
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
- Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants
- Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery
Experience
- Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan (Present)
- Spectrum Health, Physician Assistant (2013)
- Spectrum Health, Surgical Technologist (2000)
- J & J Orthopedics, Sales Representative (1997)