Dr. Sherry Secrest

Physician Assistant · Augusta Health Care Inc.

Physician Assistant Charlottesville, VA NPI on file?

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
11 years
since Apr 2015
Gender
Female

Experience

Physician AssistantCurrent
Augusta Health Care Inc.
Since Apr 2015 · 11 years · Charlottesville, VA

Education

Walden University
2013 – 2017
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Master's degree
2010 – 2011
Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) · Physician Assistant
2004 – 2006
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
1985 – 1990

Skills

Public Speaking Microsoft Office Nonprofits Community Outreach Healthcare Teaching Leadership Development Clinical Research Research Event Planning Medical Education Simulation

About Augusta Health Care Inc.

Industry
Consumer Services
Employees
1000 to 4999
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Office Location
78 Medical Center Dr, Fishersville, VA

Professional Overview

Dr. Sherry Secrest is a Physician Assistant, currently affiliated with Augusta Health Care Inc., based in Charlottesville, VA. As a physician assistant, Dr. Secrest contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Charlottesville, VA. They have been with Augusta Health Care Inc. for 11 years. Dr. Secrest holds academic credentials, including Master's degree and Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Physician Assistant, from Walden University and University of Nebraska Medical Center. Core competencies include Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Healthcare. Augusta Health Care Inc. operates in the Consumer Services sector with a workforce of 1000 to 4999 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit physician assistant professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to physician assistant specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Charlottesville, VA healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 24,151 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Physician Assistant specialty. Sherry Secrest is one of them.
  • 490 Physician Assistants are based in VA (out of 33,258 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 23 contacts at Augusta Health Care Inc. are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Physician Assistant compensation in VA: $110,000 – $165,000 (median $130,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Physician Assistants in VA: Orthovirginia (13), Inova Health System (11), Eastern Virginia Medical School (10).
  • 82% of Physician Assistants in VA have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Sherry Secrest located?

Dr. Sherry Secrest is based in Charlottesville, VA. They are currently affiliated with Augusta Health Care Inc..

What is Dr. Sherry Secrest's specialty?

Dr. Sherry Secrest specializes in Physician Assistant. Their current role is Physician Assistant.

Where does Dr. Sherry Secrest currently work?

Dr. Sherry Secrest currently works at Augusta Health Care Inc.. They have been there for 11 years.

What is Dr. Sherry Secrest's educational background?

Dr. Sherry Secrest attended Walden University and University of Nebraska Medical Center.

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What is the average salary for a Physician Assistant in VA?

Physician Assistants in VA typically earn $110,000 to $165,000 annually, with a median of $130,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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