Meet our Staff
James A. Allen, PA-C
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James Allen, PA-C has provided medical services as a physician assistant in the Pacific Northwest since 1998. His previous practice sites include Providence Medical Center, Seattle, WA., Peninsula Community Health Services, and Harrison Medical Center both in Kitsap County. James grew up in Kansas City, MO and has lived in Kitsap County since 1985. His duties include initial patient evaluations, follow-up care, and surgical assistance.
Outside of work James enjoys playing golf, traveling to play golf, and reading about golf.
Education and Training:
- William Jewell College
- Naval Hospital Corps School (Hospital Corpsman)
- Naval Submarine Base Bangor (Medical Department Representative USS Ohio)
- University of Washington (MEDEX Northwest Physicians Assistant Training)
Certification:
- NCCPA-National Commision on Certification of Physician Assistants
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Roger L. Cox Jr., PA-C
Roger Cox, PA-C has provided medical services as a physician assistant in the Pacific Northwest since 1982. He started working for Dr. Kain in 2004 and transitioned over to WestSound Orthopaedics in 2005. Roger brings a great wealth of orthopaedic knowledge and experience with him and he works closely with our orthopaedic surgeons. His duties include initial patient evaluations, follow-up care and surgical assistance.
Outside of work Roger enjoys spending time with his family, boating, and camping.
Education and Training:
- Naval Hospital Corps School (Hospital Corpsman)
- Camp Pendleton, California (Operating Room Technician)
- Green River Community College
- University of Washington (Physician Assistant)
Certification:
- NCCPA—National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
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Mimi Smith Danielson, ARNP
Mimi Smith Danielson, ARNP has been providing medical care in the Pacific Northwest as both a registered nurse and nurse practitioner since 1967. Mimi spends time with our patients providing education to promote good "bone health" as well as providing treatment for osteoporosis. She also assists our patients in providing medical nail care/foot care, and wound care.
Outside of work Mimi teams up with her husband in a family owned business and she enjoys gardening as well as traveling.
Education and Training:
Certifications/ Registrations
- Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
- Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
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Mimi Malgarini, PT
Mimi Malgarini, PT has worked as a physical therapist in our community since 2002. She joined WestSound Orthopaedics in June of 2001. Mimi has extensive experience in outpatient rehabilitation including the pediatric population, injury prevention, and pre-natal/post-partum. Her primary approach is through Pliates-based exercises. She received her Pilates rehabilitation certification through Polestar/Balanced Body.
Outside of work, Mimi coaches selcet soccer for the Bainbridge Island FC. She also plays soccer herself and enjoys gardening, skiing, travel, running , and teaching Pilates.
Education and Training:
- University of Washington, BS (Physical Therapy)
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Philip Najera, MSPT
Phil Najera, MSPT has worked as a physical therapist in our community since 2000. He joined WestSound Orthopaedics in July of 2007 as Head of our Physical Therapy Department. Phil has extensive experience in the full spectrum of physical therapy evaluations and treatments. Phil works closely with our team of surgeons to optimize our patients’ mobility.
Outside of work, Phil spends time with his family, plays hockey, enjoys golf, and likes to ride his motorcycle. In the office, he is known as “Mr. Sports.”
Education and Training:
- Haverford College, PA (History)
- Mt. Saint Mary’s College; Los Angeles (Masters of Science in Physical Therapy)
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Ramona Reich, PT, CHT
Ramona Reich, PT has worked as a physical therapist in our community since 2004. She joined WestSound Orthopaedics in November of 2007. Ramona has extensive physical therapy experience with a primary focus on hand therapy.
Outside of work, Ramona has a real passion for photography.
Education and Training:
- University of South Alabama
- Hand Certification in 2002
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