Michael Zinser, PA-C

Hello, I'm Michael Zinser, a certified physician assistant (PA-C) with Yakima Neurosurgery Associates since 2007.

I completed my training in 1991 in the MEDEX Northwest Physician Assistant Program at the University of Washington College of Medicine, Department of Health Sciences in Seattle. Since then, I've gained a broad range of clinical experience in medical and surgical subspecialties.

My clinical experience as a PA-C includes serving at Everett Vascular Surgical Associates in Everett, WA; University Medical Center and Old Pueblo Urology in Tucson, AZ; Deaconess-Billings Clinic and St. Vincent's Hospital in Billings, MT; Urology Associates in Kalispell, MT; and Big Sky Neuroscience and Spine in Butte, MT.

Brandy Stevens, RN

Hello, my name is Brandy Stevens, and I am a Registered Nurse. I graduate from Yakima Valley Community College in 2004 with an Associate's degree in Nursing Science. I was an Inpatient nurse on the Orthopedics and Neurosurgery Floor at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital for 5 years before I Joined this office in the summer of 2009.

I am very passionate about patient care, and I am always seeking to expand my knowledge in Neurosurgery and the specialties we work closely with. My goal is to provide exceptional and compassionate care to every patient that comes in contact with our office. I enjoy supporting our patients through their Neurosurgery journey, and I pride myself on being available to them when they need guidance.

Cheryl Dutour, Referral Specialist/Receptionist

My mission at YNA is to provide efficient quality assurance throughout the referral process. I work diligently to assure that we have all necessary information and imaging when scheduling appointments. I take pride in having these processes completed when a patient arrives so our medical team has all the information they need to give top quality care. It is our goal to provide patients with a relaxed atmosphere throughout their treatment experience at YNA.

Audrey Lamar, Receptionist/Information Systems Specialist

My mission at YNA is to ensure that patients' rights are maintained and that all patients receive the same quality of care. I enjoy functioning as a patient advocate and participating in problem identification and finding the right solution. I look forward to assisting you any way I can.