Shannen 
McNamera,
PA-C

Shannen was born and raised in the Vail Valley and graduated from Battle Mountain High School. A passionate tennis player, she attended Colorado Mesa University as a student-athlete, earning her Bachelor of Science. She then pursued her medical education at Barry University in Miami, Florida, after gaining valuable experience as an orthopedic research assistant for several years.

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Following PA school, Shannen followed her passion for orthopedics to Fairbanks, Alaska, where she spent the last four years working as a physician assistant in orthopedics and sports medicine. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, camping, and paddleboarding with her golden retriever, Kevin, as well as playing tennis, pickleball, hockey, and snowboarding.