Sarah E. Padgett, PA-C

Sarah E. Padgett, PA-C

Joint Replacement

Board- Certified Physician Assistant

Foothills Region

Hickory
Newton

Sarah Padgett is a board-certified Physician Assistant who joined EmergeOrtho in 2025. Originally from Milwaukee, WI, she completed her undergraduate degree at Marquette University in biomedical engineering. She went on to earn her Master of Science in Health Sciences and Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from George Washington University. She has been specializing in total joint reconstruction since 2013 and enjoys the continuity of care she is able to provide for her patients. Prior to moving to North Carolina, she spent the last 19 years in Alexandria, VA and Annapolis, MD working in orthopedic research and delivering patient care. Outside of clinical medicine, you will find Sarah outdoors gardening, reading, or spending time with her family.

Education

  • Undergraduate: Marquette University
  • Graduate: George Washington University

Specialties & Services

They treat you with respect take the time to understand what your needs are and work toward the goal of fixing the problem. Very professional in everything they do. I love going there for treatment. I can't say that about many healthcare systems. I recommend EmergeOrtho to everyone I see.

Ronnie W

EMERGEORTHO PATIENT

EmergeOrtho is full of wonderful doctors! They make sure they go over every little thing and explain stuff so that you understand. I have 4 different doctors here and have been pleased with them all.

Michelle M

EMERGEORTHO PATIENT

A New Level Of Orthopedic Care Has Emerged

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