Advanced Practitioners
Abby Wheeler
Physician Assistant
About
Abby is originally from just outside of Allentown, Pennsylvania. She attended Penn State University where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in 2013. After which she pursued her Master of Physician Assistant Studies at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She enjoys running and has completed several half marathons. Her love of sports and fascination with movement inspired her to seek a career in orthopedics. She worked in an orthopaedic practice in New Jersey for 7 years where she treated patients in the office and assisted in the operating room. She relocated to Chesapeake, Virginia in January 2023 with her husband and they reside there today with their 2-year-old son and two dogs. She began working at Atlantic Orthopedic Specialists in February 2023. She sees patients at the Camelot AOSNow walk-in clinic.
Education
- Penn State University, BS in Kinesiology
- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Masters of Physician Assistant Studies
Certifications
- NCCPA certification
- Active Virginia license
- Member of American Academy of Physician Associates
- Member of Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery
