Diego Saavedra is a certified Physician’s Assistant and has been working at Kearny County Hospital since 2019. He graduated with his Masters of Physician Assistant from Wichita State University and enjoys the wide breadth of cases he gets to see on a regular basis here in southwest Kansas. Clinically, he is interested in his orthopedic cases, but enjoys the fact that he has the ability to see a wide range of cases at Kearny County Hospital. Additionally, Diego enjoys the fact that he has been able to come back home. He graduated from Garden City High School and has always wanted to serve his local community as a PA. He loves that his is able to build strong relationships with his patients and journey through life with them here in southwest Kansas. He is very glad to be living with his wife and growing family in southwest Kansas and looks forward to the years to come. Lastly, Diego enjoys running, lifting weights, and spending time with his family during his leisure time.

Qualifications

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Certified as a Physician Assistant

Member of American Academy of Physician Assistants / Kansas Academy of Physician Assistants

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

Licensed Radiologic Technologist