Mary Stuart, PA-C, ATC, graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and completed her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. As both a Physician Assistant and an athletic trainer, she has a strong clinical interest in sports-related injuries and rehabilitation. Mary evaluates and treats patients in clinic, assists in surgeries and consults with patients in the hospital. Her approach is to understand each patient's goals and expectations so that comprehensive, individualized treatment plans can be established. Mary is certified through the NCCPA and NATABOC, licensed in Missouri and Illinois, and is a fellow member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery. Mary's practice is part of BJC Medical Group of Illinois, a well-established, multi-specialty physician group.