Joint Surgeons of Sacramento

Meet H. Brian Shontz, PA-C
JOINT SURGEONS OF SACRAMENTO 1020 29th Street Suite 450 Sacramento, CA 95816 Ph: (916) 733-5066 Fx: (916) 733-8705 RELATED ITEMS Meet Our Doctors Map and Directions Take a Tour of Our Office HIP & KNEE INFO Total Hip Replacement Total Knee Replacement NEWSLETTER Sign Up Now!		H. Brian Shontz, PA-C, joined the practice in June 1998. Working with Dr. Bargar in the office, he completes each patient's initial history and physical exam prior to their consultation with him. He also assists both surgeons in the operating room and with hospital rounds. His path to this position has been varied and interesting. After graduation from UC Davis, though interested in physical therapy, ended up in law enforcement for 15 years. Then just like many of our patients, was diagnosed with AVN (avascular necrosis)- a condition that lead to degenerative joint disease. He underwent a total hip replacement in 1990 and retired from law enforcement. While taking a year off to spend with his children and explore the field of medicine, he discovered the potential career opportunity of a lifetime, the physician assistant. He was accepted to the UC Davis Physician Assistant program and graduated in 1994. Since graduation he has worked in family practice and with work-related injuries. In his time away from work he enjoys spending time with his family, gardening, music and following UC Davis sports. Selinda, his wife, is a registered dietitian who works for the American Heart Association and his children are Amy and Hilary.

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