Paul Battle PA-C has been a physician assistant since 1981.  After graduating with a B.S. in Physiology at U.C. Davis, he attended Emory University School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program.

Over the years he has worked in a variety of specialties including Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, General and Vascular Surgery, but has had his main focus on orthopaedics since 1995.  He has developed Orthopaedic Services at the Tacoma VA Medical Center and at an HMO in Olympia that served 50,000 patients.

He is nationally board certified with special recognition in Primary Care and Surgery.

At Mapleton Hill Orthopaedics, he assists the 4 orthopaedic surgeons and the physiatrist to treat all facets of musculoskeletal disease and injury. 

He assists the surgeons in major orthopaedic procedures including shoulder, knee and foot surgeries.  In addition to assisting with sports medicine surgeries, he assists with total hip, knee and ankle joint replacement and spine surgery.

His philosophy in providing musculoskeletal care is to help the patient reach their daily and recreational goals as it relates to the musculoskeletal system.

Paul is married with two active athletic boys, ages 13 and 11.  He enjoys all sports, particularly with his sons.  He personally enjoys skiing, golfing and biking.  His hobby is learning about investment strategies.