Trent Tipton PA-C, MMS
Trent Tipton is a certified Physician Assistant who has been working in the specialty of Pediatric Orthopaedics and with our practice since 2014. He prides himself in focusing on the individual needs of each patient. His goal is to educate patients about their condition so to empower them in their healing process. His greatest joy in the profession is seeing patients overcome setbacks and return to their normal activity level.
Trent attended Brigham Young University earning a Bachelor in Exercise Science/Business. He then attended A.T. Still University earning a Masters in Science and becoming a Certified Physician Assistant. There he was a Student Ambassador and served as the Officer of External Affairs in student government.
Trent is an accomplished endurance athlete that enjoys the process of training and competing. His achievements include: marathon runner for 23 years, Boston Marathon finisher, Ironman finisher, National Triathlon Championship Qualifier/Finisher and summiting of Mt. Whitney. He loves going on adventures with his wife and 4 kids in hopes to create lasting memories.
Professional Memberships
- ASAPA – Arizona State Association of Physician Assistants
- 9/2014 – present
- AAPA – American Academy of Physician Assistants
- 9/2014 – present
- AAOS – American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- 9/2014 – present
- PAOS – Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery
- 9/2014 – present
Certifications/Licensures
- 8/2014 – present Certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
- 9/2014 – present Licensed by Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants
- 8/2014 – present DEA License
- 4/2013 – present Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- 5/2013 – present Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
- 2/2014 – present Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
Hospital Staff Membership
- HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, Scottsdale, AZ
- Banner Desert & Cardon Children’s Medical Center, Mesa, AZ
- Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, Gilbert, AZ
- Dignity Health Chandler Regional Medical Center, Chandler, AZ
Education
- A.T. Still University, Mesa, Arizona 2012-2014 Masters: Science – Certified Physician Assistant
- Student Ambassador/Student Gov – Officer of External Affairs
- Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 2006-2011 Major: Exercise Science Minor: Business
- Graduated April 2011 Golden Key Scholar
Achievements
- Marathon Runner/Qualified and Finished Boston Marathon 2000-Present
- Successful marathon runner for the past 23 years
- Ironman Finisher/National Triathlon Championship Qualifier 2012-Present
- Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout Award 2000-2003
