Keith Zurmehly, MPAS, PA-C is the Physician Assistant to Dr. Branam. He has been actively working with the UC Health Orthopaedic Department since 2003, where he started as a Physician Assistant for the orthopaedic trauma service until more recently transitioning to work with Dr. Branam in the realm of Sports Medicine in 2018. He is experienced in the entire field of Orthopaedic Surgery. He supports Dr. Branam’s team through evaluating patients in the office, assisting in surgery, and caring for inpatients. He can help answer many of your questions and concerns and can be reached during normal office hours at and through a message if you have access to UC Health My Chart.
Education
- 2007-2008 - University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Graduation date: December 19, 2008 - 2001-2003 - Kettering College of Medical Arts, Kettering, Ohio
Certificate in Physician Assistant Studies
Graduation date: July 15, 2003 - 1999-2000 - Kettering College of Medical Arts, Kettering, Ohio
General Studies: Prerequisite Fulfillment - 1995-1999 - Wilmington College. Wilmington. Ohio
B.S. in Athletic Training
Graduation date: May 1999
Employment History
- 2018-present - Physician Assistant to Dr. Barton Branam, MD
UC Physicians Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
Cincinnati, Ohio - 2009-2018 - Senior Physician Assistant: Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery
Orthopaedic Trauma Physician Assistant Supervisor
University of Cincinnati Physicians Orthopaedic Department
Cincinnati, Ohio - 2003-2008 - Physician Assistant: Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery
University Orthopaedic Consultants of Cincinnati, Inc.
Cincinnati, Ohio - 1999-2003 - Emergency Room Technician/PCA/Unit Clerk
Mercy Hospital-Anderson Emergency Department
Cincinnati, Ohio - 1996-1999 - Wilmington College Student Athletic Trainer
Wilmington College
Wilmington, Ohio
Certifications & Affiliations
- State of Ohio Medical Board Prescriptive Authority
- NCCPA Certification
- American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) member
- Ohio Association of Physician Assistants (OAPA) member
Presentations & Lectures
- Trauma 101 Orthopaedic Fracture Care Course (Annual)
- Director of Mid-level Provider Program 2006- 2018
- Dr. Michael Archdeacon: Course Chairman
- Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) PA/ NP Course Faculty: October 2012
- Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) PA/ NP Course: Program Co-Chair: October 2013
