Rebecca "Reba" Bean, Physician Assistant, earned her Physician Assistant Bachelor of Science and Masters at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Neb. Bean also served her country by enlisting in the United States Army for 10 exemplary years treating over 10,000 soldiers, their family members and civilians throughout the United States, South Korea and Iraq.

In addition to the years spent in the military, Bean has many years of urgent care experience that she will be able to utilize and rely on while practicing in rural healthcare.

Bean is proficient in many procedures such as suturing, toe-nail removal, incisions and drainage procedures, shave biopsy and punch biopsy, post-surgical and trauma wound management, burn care and traumatic brain injury management just to name a few.

With her strong military background, Bean strives for efficiency and accuracy alongside a tender and nurturing approach to healthcare. She looks at the full picture of one's health to grasp the root cause of concern to find the solution best suited for each person.

Reba will be seeing patients in the Fleming Clinic every Monday from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. She will also be seeing patients at the Haxtun Health Clinic during some weekends as well as sharing call-back shifts with other providers.

To schedule an exam with Reba, give the clinic a call at (970) 774-6187.

What is a physician assistant?

A Physician Assistant is a medical provider who treats patients and their medical conditions by listening to their story and seeking to understand their issues. From there, they are able to make a diagnosis, develop and adjust treatment plans, prescribe medications, order and interpret necessary tests and perform procedures.

Throughout the whole process, the PA is informing and educating the patient, managing their expectations and making recommendations for their overall well-being. The care they provide involves completely understanding each patient, much more than just knowing their current medical problems.

A Physician Assistant can be found in nearly any healthcare setting, including surgery, doctors' offices, hospitals, urgent care, rehabilitation facilities and more.