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Mercy Southeast is welcoming two new physician assistants in Jackson and Cape Girardeau.
Aaron Koehler, PA, has joined Mercy Convenient Care – Jackson. He began his career in the Emergency Department at Mercy Hospital Stoddard, when it was called Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County.
Aaron earned his bachelor's in biology with a pre-physician assistant focus from Southeast Missouri State University and his master’s in the physician assistant program at Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee. While studying for his undergraduate degree, Aaron worked as patient transporter and as an ambulance EMT.
A lifelong Cape Girardeau County resident, Aaron joins board-certified physician Dr. Bhavani Vaddey and skilled family nurse practitioners to provide quality same-day care for patients of all ages. Services include adult and pediatric care, treatment of sports or work injuries, school and sports physicals and more.
In his spare time, Koehler enjoys spending time with his wife, Dr. Renae Koehler, who works at Mercy Primary Care – 817 S Mount Auburn, and their two dogs, Huck and Leeloo. He also trains their horses, forges knives and axes in his blacksmith shop and enjoys outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, back country camping and trail running.
Aaron can be reached at Mercy Convenient Care – Jackson, by calling 573-755-2305.
Dava Hoffman joins Mercy Primary Care – 817 S Mount Auburn. She has been a physician assistant for nearly five years with experience in both urgent care and orthopedics. She also cared for emergency department and surgery patients prior to becoming a physician assistant.
Hoffman is seeing patients at Mercy Primary Care – 817 S Mount Auburn in Cape Girardeau. She joins a skilled team of seven doctors and nurse practitioners who provide continuing and comprehensive care to local families.
“I'm looking forward to providing the community with quality and comprehensive medical care, improving access to care as well as providing patients with the resources and education they need to live a healthier lifestyle,” Hoffman said.
Originally from St. Charles, Missouri, Hoffman earned a bachelor of science degree in biology at Southeast Missouri State University and completed her master's degree in physician assistant studies at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.
Hoffman enjoys spending time as a family with her husband, infant son and their Great Pyrenees dog. Together, they look forward to taking trips and new experiences. They also own a barbecue restaurant in Jackson.
“We feel very blessed to be a part of this community,” she said. “I feel that working as a primary care provider will allow me to utilize all of my medical knowledge and skills to provide the best care to my patients.”
To schedule an appointment, call Mercy Primary Care – 817 S Mount Auburn at 573-519-4500.
