Non-Physician Specialists

Physician Assistants

Our physician assistants provide a broad range of health care services. As part of the Physician/P.A. team, they perform physical examinations, order and interpret laboratory testing, assist in surgical procedures, and a variety of other services.

Kelly S. Egbert, MSPA, PA-C

A graduate of Mountain State University’s Physician Assistant Program, Kelly Egbert is a NCCPA Board Certified Physician Assistant. She has attended Watauga Orthopedics Post-Graduate Fellowship Program where she completed 6 months of training dedicated solely to Orthopedics. Ms. Egbert assists Dr. Testerman in surgery and is responsible for the evaluation, treatment, and management of a broad spectrum of Orthopedic patients in the office. She practices both independently as well as in companion with Dr. Testerman.

Kimberly Butterworth, PA-C

Kim Butterworth joins Neuro-Spine Solutions with five years
experience in spine surgery.  Kim provides direct patient care in the
office and assists Dr. Lorio in surgery.  She is credentialed by the
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and is
licensed in the states of Tennessee and Ohio.  She is a member of the
Tennessee Academy of Physician Assistants and the American Academy of
Physician Assistants.  Kim provides compassionate care and helps
reduce pain in her patients.
Over the past 5 years, Kim has worked at various Level One Trauma
Centers including The Medical College of Ohio and The Toledo Hospital.
Additionally she has worked at the Cleveland Clinic as a surgical
First Assistant.  On her own time, Kim serves US Military Reservists
as a member of the Post Deployment Health Reassessment Team.
She is certified in Basic and Advanced Life support as well as a
Clinical Research Professional by the Society for Clinical Research
Associates.  Kim's clinical interests lie with new spinal technology
research and preventative medicine.

Angela Owens, PA-C

Angela Owens is a graduate of Trevecca Nazarene University Physician Assistant Program in Nashville, TN and has joined Neuro-Spine Solutions. Angela has a Masters in Medicine- Physician Assistant, has a Tennessee license, and has been certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She also has certification in Basic and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support for adults and pediatrics. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and Tennessee Academy of Physician Assistants. Angela will be assisting Dr. Lorio in surgery and providing patient care in the office.

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Neuro-Spine Solutions, P.C.
240 Medical Park Blvd.
Suite 2700
Bristol, TN 37620
Phone: (423) 844-0501
Fax: (423) 844-0006
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Our Physician Assistants

Neuro-Spine Solutions employs physician assistants as a part of our staff to expand the delivery of quality health care. Physician assistants complete college training based on medical school curricula and work under the supervision of physicians.
The physician assistant has many responsibilities and performs a variety of tasks. A physician assistant is authorized to conduct physical exams, and is also credentialed to treat illness and diagnose, order or interpret tests. Physician assistants may also assist in surgery.