MEET

ZAC CLAUNCH PA-C

Physician Assistant

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CREDENTIALS

Education

Master of Physician Assistant Studies
University of Florida College of Medicine, 2023

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology                  
California State University, Chico, 2019

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ABOUT

Zac Claunch

Zac Claunch is a board-certified physician assistant who works with Dr. Kevin Murray, Dr. Jeffrey Kanel and Dr. Kenneth Mensch in sports medicine and orthopedic surgery for adults and children.  

Zac had worked with Dr. Murray previously as a medical assistant right out of college, getting his clinical hours before leaving to complete his master’s in physician assistant studies at the University of Florida College of Medicine.

“I am very excited to be returning to GSOS as a PA,” Zac says. He will be assisting the three doctors in the operating room, in addition to performing patient exams and administering injections.

Zac knew he wanted to go into the medical field as a freshman in college, completely intrigued and fascinated with Anatomy and Physiology classes. He decided to become a PA because it gave him the ability to be an integral part of a team caring for patients. “I think that as a physician assistant it is extremely important to be an advocate for my patients and truly listen and provide the best care from diagnosis through to recovery,” he says.

Zac grew up playing hockey and soccer, and snowboarding and wakeboarding.  Now, when not seeing patients, Zac is still passionate about outdoor activities including golf, hiking and going to the beach.

Working with:

Kevin Murray, MD
Sports Medicine Surgeon
Kenneth Mensch
Hand & Wrist Surgeon
Jeffrey Kanel
Pediatric Surgery

Doctors are joined by Zac Claunch, PA-C to provide the highest standard of urgent/trauma care.

Physician Assistants:

PAs are medical professionals who diagnose illness, develop and manage treatment plans and prescribe medication. With thousands of hours of medical training, PAs are versatile and collaborative.

Physician Assistants undergo 2,000 hours of clinical rotations during their training.

2000 Hours