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
AApex PA Surgical Services is led by Dr. John Porterfield and Paul Harrelson, PA-C—respected surgical leaders with decades of combined experience in the operating room and healthcare leadership. Recognizing the increasing need for consistent, high-caliber support, they founded Apex PA Surgical Services to deliver dependable, expertly trained PA coverage through a sustainable and flexible model. Their vision is to elevate surgical teams, enhance patient outcomes, and cultivate long-term 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 purpose-built to address the real-world challenges surgeons and facilities face in the operating room. Our highly trained PAs deliver consistent, expert support that enhances team performance, streamlines workflows, and elevates patient outcomes through a refined, practice-focused model.
Whether you’re a surgeon, facility leader, or physician assistant, Apex delivers the stability, expertise, and collaboration required where precision matters most.
