Amanda Probasco, PA

Getting to know patients and their families has become one of the favorite parts of my job, and it allows me to develop lasting and trusting relationships while delivering holistic care. I’ve learned there are often bigger stressors in patients’ lives than their cancer, and I understand how important it is to help them navigate through the many social and emotional stressors that can accompany a diagnosis. My main concern is being an advocate for you, the patient, and treating your mind, body, and illness. I grew up in northeast Wisconsin and am grateful to bring my passion for oncology to help care for this community.

Interacting with patients and becoming part of their lives while they become part of mine is what I love most about my work. I value the opportunity to build strong, long-lasting relationships with all my patients. My approach to your care is to empower you in your healthcare decision-making. I want you to be well informed. I strive to provide honest, compassionate and quality healthcare, while keeping the mood light and humorous in the right situations. During college, I studied abroad in China for three months learning Mandarin in order to better communicate with my wife’s family. I have also worked on several medical missions in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama and the Dominican Republic. These experiences abroad shaped me as a physician and showed me that there are more similarities than differences across cultures around the world.

The best part of family practice is being able to form lasting relationships with patients over time. I believe that learning more about their lives and personalities and interacting in the clinic setting can facilitate better communication and understanding. Ultimately, this helps me provide the best care and ensure every patient has a positive experience. I chose to become a physician assistant because I believe in the philosophy of working together as part of a care team to benefit the patient. This team approach improves the continuity of care and enhances provider access.