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Biography
Margaret Lynch, PA-C, brings more than two decades of experience in sports medicine, education, and leadership to her role at OrthoCarolina. She currently serves as Lead PA at the Sports Medicine Center and the Founding Assistant Director of the OrthoCarolina PA Fellowship Program. Known for her energy, dedication to education, and patient-first mindset, Margaret provides both clinical care and mentorship across the organization.
Margaret manages a high-volume autonomous clinic, performs surgical first assist for complex sports procedures, and serves as an anchor provider at OrthoCarolina’s after-hours Orthopedic Urgent Care. Her leadership extends to supervising physician assistant students, coordinating educational initiatives, speaking at national conferences, and organizing system-wide APP meetings and retreats.
She holds a Doctor of Medical Science degree from the University of Lynchburg, with certificates in Executive Leadership and Healthcare Administration. Her diverse academic background also includes graduate degrees in Physician Assistant Studies and Health Education, and an undergraduate degree in Sports Science and Leadership Studies from the University of Richmond.
Outside of work, Margaret is the heart of every gathering—organizing group trips, crafting custom jewelry, and spending treasured time with her twin sister Martha, nieces Meredith and Grace, and her partner William. She and William share a love of bourbon and their busy “zoo” of two pups and a cat. Above all, Margaret is driven by a simple joy: making people happy.
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- University of Richmond -- BA in Sports Sciences
- East Carolina University -- MAEd in Health Education
- Eastern Virginia Medical School -- Master of Physician Assistant
- DMSc- Doctorate in Medical Science - University of Lynchburg
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
- American Academy of Physician Assistants – 2011- Present
- Member of the PAOS (Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery)
- Board of Certification- Athletic Training (2002- Present)
CERTIFICATIONS
- NATABOC Certified (National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification)
- Athletic Training Licensure through the Virginia Medical Board
- ACLS/ BLS Certified
- Masters License as Health Specialist by the North Carolina State Board of Education Department of Instruction
- Licensed by NC Board of Athletic Trainers
- Physician Assistant Certified by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants, 2003-present
- Health Education Teaching Certificate from Appalachian State University
- Certificates in Executive Leadership and Healthcare Administration and Management, University of Lynchburg
- Hampton Roads Community Scholarship Recipient, Eastern Virginia Medical School (August 2012)
- Vice Chair, Pan Student Council, Eastern Virginia Medical School (May 2012 – Present)
- 2011-2012 Health Scholar, Eastern Virginia Medical School (September 2011-May 2012)
- President, MPA Class of 2013, Eastern Virginia Medical School (February 2011- Present)
- President, Student Academy of American Academy of Physician Assistants, Eastern Virginia Medical School (February 2011- Present)
- Aaron J Hewitt Scholarship Award: 2024
- OrthoCarolina Catalyst Award: 2017
- “Frequency of Injury of Richmond Football Player: Preseason versus Regular Season and Practice versus Game” (1999) and “Measurement of Sway and Balance of Football Players, Athletes, and Non-athletes while wearing a football helmet” (1999-2000)
Another trip for care and another superb experience. I feel that I am provided with quality patient care to include options going forward and what my expectations of those options should be. Margaret Lynch is wonderful!
