EDUCATION: Undergraduate: University of Iowa Graduate: University of Iowa Master of Science – Physician Assistant LICENSURE: Georgia State Registered Physician Assistant AREAS OF CLINICAL INTEREST: Orthopaedic Trauma Clubfoot/Metatarsus Adductus Scoliosis SUPERVISING PHYSICIAN: Dennis P. Devito, MD

Lynda Palmer, PA-C

When Lynda Palmer joined Children's Orthpaedics of Atlanta (COA) in 2000, she was only the second physician assistant (PA) in the practice at time. Upon arrival, she brought with her years of PA orthpaedic experience and three years of serving in the US Army as an Orthopaedic Technician. Now, after being a Board Certified PA for over twenty five years and demonstrating more than eleven years of leadership within COA, the practice now employs eight PAs.

She began her career after graduating from the University of Iowa in 1986. After graduation, she worked in a small Massachusetts office that quickly became one of the busiest in the area. Thriving in the busy pediatric environment, Lynda supported a solo practitioner treating young patients with a variety of general orthopaedic conditions.

Once her daughter was grown, Lynda took the opportunity to relocate to Florida. She worked in a large physician practice specializing in sports medicine and joint replacement. The practice also supported a level one trauma center hospital.

While in Florida, she recognized an unmet need in her community. As a result, she established an educational outreach program for people with osteoporosis. This program was well received by seniors in the area. She is still a firm believer in giving back to the community. She has volunteered with Hands on Atlanta, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, ESL and many other charities.

In addition to her professional career, she has many outside interests. She can be seen acting in community theater, enjoys hiking, biking, travel and photography. Lynda’s daughter, her pride and joy, earned her Master’s from the University of Southern California, Television and Cinema Production Program, and is working currently in television.