Physician Assistants
PA In Birmingham AL
At Powell Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, we are fortunate to have two dedicated, compassionate, and knowledgeable physician assistants on staff. Both see patients in the office and assist Dr. Powell in the operating room. They provide superior patient care every day and go above and beyond to make your experience in our office a pleasant one.
Lauren Gibson, PA-C
Board-Certified Physician Assistant
A native of Birmingham, Lauren has practiced with Dr. Powell since 2013. She is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Lauren completed her undergraduate degree in biology from the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee, where she lettered in softball all four years and was a first-team All-American her junior and senior years.
Lauren completed her physician assistant master's degree at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Prior to completing graduate training as a physician assistant, Lauren gained work experience as a laboratory technician at DCH Hospital in Tuscaloosa, and she also worked part-time at a mental health outpatient office.
In her spare time, Lauren enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with her family.
Rachel Dockery, PA-C
Board-Certified Physician Assistant
Rachel joined Dr. Powell and his team in November of 2017. She graduated summa cum laude from Troy University with a bachelor of science in athletic training. During this time she spent countless hours with both high school and university athletes, including the football, basketball, baseball, volleyball, tennis, track, and cross country teams.
Rachel completed the surgical physician assistant program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, from which she graduated with a master’s degree in 2009. Since 2010 she has practiced as a physician assistant in the field of orthopedics, working alongside physicians in both Alabama and Florida. She is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
