The PA Will See You Now: Meet Scott Nesland

Barbour Community Health Association is excited to have Barbour County native Scott Nesland, PA join the Myers Clinic team. Scott will work as a primary care provider to the patients of Philippi’s Myers Clinic.

We chatted with Scott to learn about his background and to see what he’s looking forward to as a BCHA team member.

Tell us a little about yourself — where are you from? What school did you graduate from?
I grew up in Junior and moved to Moatsville and just stayed in the area. I graduated from Philip Barbour High School and then went on to attend Alderson-Broaddus University (AB). There, I earned my bachelor’s degree in biology and my master’s degree in PA Studies.

Why did you choose to work with BCHA?
Barbour County has always been home to me, and I know everyone in the area. I see it as my way of giving back to the area that helped shape me. I’ve been given a lot of opportunities here in Barbour County.

What drove you to want to work in healthcare?
I was bouncing around the idea of going to med school or PA school. My teacher asked me if I had scheduled my MCAT and the deadline passed by a month. I only applied at AB, and I was accepted. I saw it as a sign to further myself into the medical field by attending AB.

What do you hope to achieve through your role at BCHA?
I’m excited to start taking care of people, especially folks who would benefit from closer care. I think having someone younger in the clinic might be beneficial for both patients and hopefully staff.

What’s the most enjoyable part of your job?
I really enjoy talking to people and getting to know patients on a personal level. I also enjoy performing certain procedures too, like sutures, draining abscesses, joint injections, etc.

What do you like to do outside of work?
I enjoy running, skiing and fishing on the Tygart River.

To set up an appointment with Scott, click here.