Samantha Gonski, PA, is a board-certified physician assistant who cares for patients with neurological conditions, including spine and nerve problems and brain tumors. She is trained in traditional neurosurgery and spine surgery techniques, as well as functional neurosurgery, which uses noninvasive or less invasive options such as deep brain stimulation (DBS) and focused laser and ultrasound to improve symptoms by changing the brain’s chemical and electrical signals.

Samantha chose to become an advanced practitioner because she wanted to elevate her skills to positively affect more people in her community. She recognizes that making sure patients feel heard, understood and valued is as important as the care itself, and her care philosophy is rooted in the belief that every person deserves the same respect.

Outside of work, Samantha loves running and competing in marathons, then unwinding with books of all genres and watching the WNBA and women’s college basketball. She has a cat named Aslan.