Noelia Valle, P.A.-C.

Noelia earned her Bachelor of Science degree in biology from The University of Texas at Dallas and her Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. She joined Dr. Justin Cardenas at Carrell Clinic in 2025, where she assists in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with orthopaedic conditions, including those undergoing hip and knee replacement surgery.

Margaret Morgan, P.A.-C.

Margaret earned her Bachelor of Science in clinical laboratory science at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. She completed her Master of Physician Assistant Studies at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. She joined Dr. Youngman at Carrell Clinic after graduating in 2025.

She is certified in advanced cardiac life support and basic life support. She is a fellow member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Texas Academy of Physician Assistants.

Katie McHugh, P.A.-C.

Katie is a Dallas native who received a Bachelor of Science in kinesiology from Texas A&M University. She then completed her Master of Science in physician assistant studies at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. She joined Dr. Waddell in 2025 with 2 years of experience assisting with knee and shoulder surgery.

Lauren Hartzler, P.A.-C.

Lauren received her Bachelor of Science degree in health sciences from The Ohio State University in Columbus. She went on to earn her Master of Science degree in physician assistant studies from Bethel University in Paris, Tennessee, where she also received focused training in surgery. Passionate about orthopaedics, she provides exceptional care—from initial evaluation to surgery and postoperative recovery.