OUR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS & NURSE PRACTITIONERS
Meet Your Caring Hampton Roads Orthopaedics Spine & Sports Medicine Team
SARAH BOTT
P.A-C
MEET SARAH
Sarah Bott returned to Hampton Roads Orthopaedics Spine & Sports Medicine in July 2013. Sarah received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia in 1993. She then received her Master of Health Sciences in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of South Alabama in 2000.
Sarah is licensed by the State of Virginia to practice as a physician assistant and earned her National Commission Certification of Physician Assistants in October 2000. She is a member of the American Association of Physician Assistants.
JENNA CROCKETT
P.A-C
MEET JENNA
Jenna joined Hampton Roads Orthopaedics Spine & Sports Medicine in February 2014. She previously attended the College of William & Mary where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. She received her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Eastern Virginia Medical School in May 2012.
Jenna is licensed by the State of Virginia to practice as a physician assistant and earned her National Commission Certification of Physician Assistants in July 2012.
SEAN HINDMAN
P.A-C
MEET SEAN
Sean Hindman, P.A-C joined Hampton Roads Orthopaedics Spine & Sports Medicine in November of 2015. Sean is a graduate of James Madison University where he earned a Bachelor of Science double majoring in Psychology and Anthropology.
He received his Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Eastern Virginia Medical School in May 2012.
Sean is licensed by the State of Virginia to practice as a physician assistant and earned his National Commission Certification of Physician Assistants in July 2012. He is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery.
LARRY WASHBURN
P.A-C
MEET LARRY
Larry A Washburn is a physician assistant in Williamsburg, Virginia joining Hampton Roads Orthopedics Spine & Sports Medicine in March 2020. Larry is an experienced physician assistant licensed in the state of Virginia having more than 25 years of experience in primary care, emergency room medicine, urgent care, and orthopedics. He retired from the United States Coast Guard as a physician assistant where he graduated with honors from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine in 1995.
Larry and Kim have been married for 34 years, have three children, and two granddaughters with a grandson due any day now!
CLAIRE MUELLER
P.A-C
MEET CLAIRE
Claire Mueller, P.A-C joined Hampton Roads Orthopaedics Spine & Sports Medicine in January of 2021 and practices with Dr. Mark Kerner. Claire earned her Master’s Degree of Physician Assistant Studies from Emory and Henry College, and she also has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the University of Virginia. Claire is licensed by the State of Virginia to practice as a Physician Assistant and she earned her National Commission Certification of Physician Assistants in September 2020. Claire is also a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. In her free time, Claire enjoys being outdoors, hiking, and visiting the Outer Banks to spend time with her family, friends, and Goldendoodle Louie.
RONALD SMITH
P.A-C
MEET RONALD
Ronald Smith, PA-C, joined Hampton Roads Orthopaedics Spine & Sports Medicine in 2022 as a physician assistant. Ronald earned both his Bachelor of Science in Biology and his Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He is a member of the American Association of Physician Assistants and certified by the National Commission Certification of Physician Assistants.
Outside of the office, Ronald enjoys spending time with his children, fishing, hiking and exploring the many beaches the Hampton Roads area has to offer.
NICOLE WALSH
P.A-C
MEET NICOLE
Nicole Walsh, PA-C, joined Hampton Roads Orthopaedics Spine and Sports Medicine in 2023. Nicole earned her Bachelor of Science in Human and Heath Performance with a concentration in Sports Medicine from Radford University. She then went on to obtain her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from New York Institute of Technology, where she received the New York Institute of Technology Graduate Scholar Award. Nicole is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Nicole first became interested in orthopedics as a high school student when she suffered an injury that introduced her to the field. Throughout her undergraduate studies, she fell more in love with the specialty, going on to shadow surgeons. One of her favorite parts about being a physician assistant is watching her patients progress and improve.
Outside of the office, Nicole enjoys traveling, skiing, going to the beach and playing with her dog, Scout.
JENNIFER KISH
F.N.P-BC
MEET JENNIFER
Jennifer Kish, FNP-BC, joined Hampton Roads Orthopaedics Spine and Sports Medicine in 2025 as a licensed Nurse Practitioner. She has extensive clinical experience in the operating room, specializes in spine surgery, and is recognized for her patient-centered approach, adaptability and dedication to providing safe, high-quality care.
Jennifer earned both her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Family Nurse Practitioner from George Mason University. She is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
She values strong communication and works closely with patients to ensure they feel informed, supported and confident in their care. Outside of work, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family at the pool and beach and has a passion for reading.
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