Lara Danskin, PA-C, is part of the PeaceHealth Medical Group Orthopedic and Sports Medicine team. As a sports enthusiast and dedicated hockey fan, her work in orthopedics stems from her passion for helping people return to active lifestyles following injuries. She has special interests in total joint replacements and sports medicine. Lara comes to PeaceHealth after serving as a Physician Assistant at Skagit Northwest Orthopedics in Mount Vernon, where she managed treatment of chronic orthopedic conditions, fractures and wounds. She assisted with a multitude of orthopedic surgeries and provided inpatient care while performing daily hospital rounds. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. Lara is happy to call Bellingham home. She enjoys any and all water sports, traveling, theater, reading and attending Vancouver Canucks hockey games.