The PeaceHealth vascular surgery department welcomed Zane Carey, PA-C to the Bellingham team in 2023. Zane graduated with a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Oregon Health & Science University. He also holds degrees in exercise science and ceramics. He is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. “I am excited to partner with my patients to uncover what is most meaningful to them and find creative ways for our healthcare team to move them toward their purpose,” says Zane about his approach to medicine. Previously, he worked as an exercise physiologist in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, as an emergency room technician and as a certified nursing assistant. He also has a variety of volunteer experience from mentoring high school and middle school students in health sciences, to coaching soccer and teaching snowboarding, to providing wound care and meals for kids in Manila, the Philippines. Outside of work, Zane says he’s often humbled by the great outdoors either surfing, snowboarding, biking or trail running. He also enjoys working on creative projects like sewing or knitting or building something with clay.