Patrick L. Bryan, MHS, PA-C

Mr. Bryan serves his patients by diagnosing and treating injuries in much the same way a medical doctor does in the clinic.  As a certified physician assistant, he conducts independent orthopedic and sports medicine clinics, but always works in conjunction with the orthopedic surgeons at GCOS. He is responsible for conducting physical exams, reviewing tests, labs, and radiographs, making key decisions requiring diagnostics skills, ordering of appropriate tests, and counseling of patients on appropriate surgical or non-surgical interventions.  He is the surgical assistant for Dr. Kirby Turnage and Dr. Jean Dabezies, providing first assist on shoulder, knee, hip, and total joint reconstruction surgery.

Mr. Bryan served 20 years in the United States Navy, mainly in the submarine force, retiring as a Senior Chief Petty Officer. He also served as the senior counselor for the Navy’s substance abuse program in Pensacola and in 1996 was selected as the U.S. Navy Drug and Alcohol Counselor of the year. After leaving the Navy he went on to earn his Master of Health Sciences in Physician Assistant Studies at the University of South Alabama where he continues as an associate adjunct professor and preceptor.  Mr. Bryan has been with GCOS since 2000.

Mr. Bryan is actively involved with local sports and has enjoyed providing medical consultant coverage for the athletic programs at the University of West Florida, Pensacola Junior College, and Pensacola Christian College. He has previously served as a team clinician for the Pensacola Barracudas and the Pensacola Ice Pilots.

Patrick and his wife Carol have been married for over 30 years and have three sons. They are actively involved in their church and have been to Lima, Peru twice conducting medical clinics and spiritual outreach during mission trips. He enjoys fishing, golfing, reading, and playing the guitar.

Education:
Master of Science, University of South Alabama
Bachelor of Science, Troy State University, Summa Cum Laude

Associations:
Alabama Physician Assistant Student Society
American Academy of Physician Assistants
Florida Academy of Physician Assistants
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
The American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
United States Veterans Physician Assistants Caucus