Peritha Garland is a Nationally certified physician assistant who has practice medicine for over 15 years. Mrs. Garland has worked in various specialties such as cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, trauma, and currently in bariatric surgery and hospital Medicine at Kettering Health Network. She focuses are promoting healthy lifestyles, education, medical treatment, preoperative and postoperative care for patients. She has worked with bariatric surgery for over 4 years. During those 4 years, she has helped start our diet problem, which was instrumental in getting our patients approved for bariatric surgery. She provided many years of clinical experience and has provided excellent medical care, education, diagnostic testing, and record review and monitoring.

She completed her bachelor's degree in physician assistant studies at Kettering College Medical Arts. She earned her master's degree and physician assistant studies at Nebraska university. Peritha is a member of the American Society for metabolic in bariatric surgery, American Association of Physician Assistants, Ohio association of Physician assistants, and Society of hospital medicine. She has obtained her license with Ohio State medical board and is certified by the National Commission for certifications of physician assistants.

My philosophy is every life is precious. I always enjoyed helping others which led me to the medical field. I have always tried to have a professional and friendly demeanor with my patients and doctors alike. My goal is to stay knowledgeable and uses that knowledge and skills to best serve patients. I always strive to listen to patients and give them my full attention to understand the symptoms and provide the best possible care. I find bariatric surgery very rewarding, especially when patients achieve their goals of weight loss. I love inspiring patients to achieve their goals and seeing the impact it can make on their life and family lives once they have reached those goals.

Hippocrates says it best "Wherever the art of Medicine is loved, there is also a love of Humanity"

What is a Certified Physician Assistant?

A physician assistant (PA) is a licensed provider who holds a master's or doctoral degree and has advanced clinical training. They collaborate with physicians to diagnose and treat patients. Like physicians, they make referrals, provide physical exams, order and interpret tests, and prescribe medications.