Who We Are
Who We Are
Reliable, expert PA support when it matters most.
Excellence
We deliver the highest standard of surgical support.
The Values That Drive Us
Meet the Leadership Team
Experienced Leaders, Shared Vision
Apex PA Surgical Services is led by Dr. John Porterfield and Paul Harrelson, PA-C—surgical innovators with decades of combined experience in the operating room and in healthcare leadership. Having witnessed firsthand the growing demand for consistent, skilled support, they developed Apex PA Surgical Services to solve a critical need: providing surgeons and facilities with reliable, affordable, and highly trained PAs through a sustainable, no-cost model. Their vision is to strengthen surgical teams, improve patient outcomes, and create lasting partnerships nationwide.
Link to: Dr. John Porterfield
Dr. John Porterfield
Founder & President
Apex PA Surgical ServicesLink to: Paul Harrelson
Paul Harrelson
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Apex PA Surgical ServicesLink to: Lindsay Turner
Lindsay Turner
Physician Assistant
Apex PA Surgical ServicesLink to: Melissa Young
Melissa Young
Director of Clinical Operations
Apex PA Surgical ServicesShaped by Leading Institutions
Backed by experience and affiliations in surgical care, technology, and physician assistants, Apex PA Surgical Services supports surgeons, facilities, and PAs with excellence.
Partner With Apex PA Surgical Services Today
Apex PA Surgical Services was built to solve the challenges surgeons and facilities face every day in the operating room. Our highly trained PAs provide consistent, expert support that strengthens teams, streamlines workflows, and improves outcomes, all with no upfront cost.
Whether you’re a surgeon, facility leader, or physician assistant, we’re here to deliver stability, skill, and collaboration where it matters most.
