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.

Very personable and professional. Sara explained everything that was easy to understand.
Very nice and thorough. Andwered all questions.
She very nice
Very informative very good at answering questions and great bedside manner. Sweet and going back when I need to ..
Very nice personable with compassionate concerns for the patient. Our first time visit with her, she was very informative. Very impressive PA.
Absolutely LOVE Sarah!! I barely feel the needle when she does my knee injections. Also she answers any questions I may have. Has excellent bedside manner. Wouldn't want to see anyone eles
Very knowledgeable and personable. Gave time for questions.
She is excellent, could not ask for any better.
Very professional, yet friendly and relatable, took her time and explained all our questions.
She’s exceptional in her service.