Sarah Padgett, PA-C
Practice: EmergeOrtho
Specialty: Orthopedics, Joint Replacement
Office locations: Hickory, Newton
Sarah Padgett, PA-C, is a board-certified Physician Assistant who joined EmergeOrtho in 2025. Originally from Milwaukee, WI, she completed her undergraduate degree at Marquette University in biomedical engineering. She went on to earn her Master of Science in Health Sciences and Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from George Washington University. She has been specializing in total joint reconstruction since 2013 and enjoys the continuity of care she is able to provide for her patients.
Sarah Padgett, PA-C, is a board-certified Physician Assistant who joined EmergeOrtho in 2025. Originally from Milwaukee, WI, she completed her undergraduate degree at Marquette University in biomedical engineering. She went on to earn her Master of Science in Health Sciences and Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from George Washington University. She has been specializing in total joint reconstruction since 2013 and enjoys the continuity of care she is able to provide for her patients.
Foothills Region: Hickory - Orthopedics
Hickory, NC 28602
Foothills Region: Newton - Orthopedics
Newton, NC 28658
Sarah Padgett, PA-C, is a board-certified Physician Assistant who joined EmergeOrtho in 2025. Originally from Milwaukee, WI, she completed her undergraduate degree at Marquette University in biomedical engineering. She went on to earn her Master of Science in Health Sciences and Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from George Washington University. She has been specializing in total joint reconstruction since 2013 and enjoys the continuity of care she is able to provide for her patients. Prior to moving to North Carolina, she spent the last 19 years in Alexandria, VA and Annapolis, MD working in orthopedic research and delivering patient care. Outside of clinical medicine, you will find Sarah outdoors gardening, reading, or spending time with her family.

She has wonderful bed side matter, good attitude, a beautiful smile, and person all around ❤️ 💕 her.
Excellent care, timely appointment Highly recommend her
Exceptional!
Sarah is very thorough, as well very nice. If I have questions, she answers them in a manner that is easy to understand!
Dr. Bostian and his entire staff are very professional and knowledgeable! Especially Sarah Padgett! Thx for making me better!!!
She listens and explains my concerns. Very friendly and compassionate. Love her
She is awesome
Very easy to speak with, and shared information about X-rays and status. Quick appointment with good results.
Thoughtful, professional, caring, easy to work with, great “bedside” manner. 😁
Always a pleasure 🙏 8