Oswego Health

Oswego Health has named experienced orthopedic physician assistant, BRANDON WEAVER, and nurse practitioner SHANNON ZINN, FNP to the Center for Orthopedic Care team where they will practice with orthopedic surgeons John Ayres, M.D.; Michael Diaz, D.O.; and Kamaljeet Banga, M.D.

Weaver has been an orthopedic physician assistant for the past seven years with 18 years’ experience as a physician assistant — his most recent position being at Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the Physician Assistant Program at the Rochester Institute of Technology in 2002.

Zinn brings an extensive skillset to Oswego Health. She began her medical career in 1998 as a registered nurse in the operating room and on the medical/surgical unit at Robert Packer Hospital. After several per-diem positions in various Central New York health systems, she made her way into orthopedics in 2008. Zinn’s most recent position was as a nurse practitioner at Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists (SOS), where she was responsible for evaluating, treating, and implementing plans of care for clinic patients. She earned her master’s degree from Binghamton University in 2008 and her RNFA (registered nurse first assistant) certification in 2013 from the National Institute of First Assisting.