Locations
500 Arcade Avenue, Suite 230
Elkhart, IN46514
610 N Michigan Street, Suite 306
South Bend, IN46601
About Tommi Andersen, PA
About Tommi Andersen
As early as high school, Tommi Andersen, PA, knew she wanted a career in medicine. After exposure to various health professions, she fell in love with the role of the PA, specifically. “I found a university that offers both a bachelor’s as well as master’s degree in physician assistant studies, and I’ve looked forward to offering care as a PA ever since,” she says.
Tommi studied at University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, IN, where she earned her undergraduate degree in Pre-Physician Assistant Biology and her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (Surgical Track).
Her role is to act as the surgeon’s first assist during operations involving the heart, lungs or chest. “I also provide care through assessment and treatment before and after the operations by working in tandem with the surgeons and other PAs,” she says. “It’s amazing to play a part in such important and often life-saving operations.”
In working with patients, Tommi...
As early as high school, Tommi Andersen, PA, knew she wanted a career in medicine. After exposure to various health professions, she fell in love with the role of the PA, specifically. “I found a university that offers both a bachelor’s as well as master’s degree in physician assistant studies, and I’ve looked forward to offering care as a PA ever since,” she says.
Tommi studied at University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, IN, where she earned her undergraduate degree in Pre-Physician Assistant Biology and her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (Surgical Track).
Her role is to act as the surgeon’s first assist during operations involving the heart, lungs or chest. “I also provide care through assessment and treatment before and after the operations by working in tandem with the surgeons and other PAs,” she says. “It’s amazing to play a part in such important and often life-saving operations.”
In working with patients, Tommi...
About Tommi Andersen
As early as high school, Tommi Andersen, PA, knew she wanted a career in medicine. After exposure to various health professions, she fell in love with the role of the PA, specifically. “I found a university that offers both a bachelor’s as well as master’s degree in physician assistant studies, and I’ve looked forward to offering care as a PA ever since,” she says.
Tommi studied at University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, IN, where she earned her undergraduate degree in Pre-Physician Assistant Biology and her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (Surgical Track).
Her role is to act as the surgeon’s first assist during operations involving the heart, lungs or chest. “I also provide care through assessment and treatment before and after the operations by working in tandem with the surgeons and other PAs,” she says. “It’s amazing to play a part in such important and often life-saving operations.”
In working with patients, Tommi says she is passionate about explaining the surgical process, while answering their questions or tending to concerns both before and after a procedure. She sees one of the most important parts of the patient care she provides to be taking time to explain the logic behind decisions and to answer questions, establishing a mutual confidence and understanding.
“I want my patients to feel comfortable sharing their questions or concerns with me. One of the most reverential parts of medicine is the opportunity to share knowledge or guidance,” Tommi says. “My goal is to offer each patient a level of care that would be suitable for my closest loved ones.”
In her own words…
Who is or was the most influential people/role models in your life? My parents, who taught me to live a life that I can be proud of, full of gratitude and experiences.
What was your first job growing up? What do you remember about it? I worked at an ice cream shop during high school. I remember working with my friends and trying all the flavors when business was slow.
What is your favorite food? Movie? Favorite foods: pistachio ice cream Favorite movie: It’s a Wonderful Life
What was your best/worst subjects in school growing up? Best: science Worst: math
If you could sit down to dinner with anyone (alive or deceased) who would it be and why? I would sit down with my great grandfather, an inventor who grew up in Denmark, so that he could tell me about his life.
In addition to medicine, what are you passionate about? I’m passionate about art, history, travel and exercise.
What are your hobbies, interests? Kickboxing, painting, running, reading, baking, and spending time with family and friends.
Do you have pets? I have two dogs, an Australian shepherd named Fletcher and a rescue named Mowgli.
What is something most people don’t know about you? I was valedictorian of the University of Saint Francis class of 2021.
As early as high school, Tommi Andersen, PA, knew she wanted a career in medicine. After exposure to various health professions, she fell in love with the role of the PA, specifically. “I found a university that offers both a bachelor’s as well as master’s degree in physician assistant studies, and I’ve looked forward to offering care as a PA ever since,” she says.
Tommi studied at University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, IN, where she earned her undergraduate degree in Pre-Physician Assistant Biology and her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (Surgical Track).
Her role is to act as the surgeon’s first assist during operations involving the heart, lungs or chest. “I also provide care through assessment and treatment before and after the operations by working in tandem with the surgeons and other PAs,” she says. “It’s amazing to play a part in such important and often life-saving operations.”
In working with patients, Tommi says she is passionate about explaining the surgical process, while answering their questions or tending to concerns both before and after a procedure. She sees one of the most important parts of the patient care she provides to be taking time to explain the logic behind decisions and to answer questions, establishing a mutual confidence and understanding.
“I want my patients to feel comfortable sharing their questions or concerns with me. One of the most reverential parts of medicine is the opportunity to share knowledge or guidance,” Tommi says. “My goal is to offer each patient a level of care that would be suitable for my closest loved ones.”
In her own words…
Who is or was the most influential people/role models in your life? My parents, who taught me to live a life that I can be proud of, full of gratitude and experiences.
What was your first job growing up? What do you remember about it? I worked at an ice cream shop during high school. I remember working with my friends and trying all the flavors when business was slow.
What is your favorite food? Movie? Favorite foods: pistachio ice cream Favorite movie: It’s a Wonderful Life
What was your best/worst subjects in school growing up? Best: science Worst: math
If you could sit down to dinner with anyone (alive or deceased) who would it be and why? I would sit down with my great grandfather, an inventor who grew up in Denmark, so that he could tell me about his life.
In addition to medicine, what are you passionate about? I’m passionate about art, history, travel and exercise.
What are your hobbies, interests? Kickboxing, painting, running, reading, baking, and spending time with family and friends.
Do you have pets? I have two dogs, an Australian shepherd named Fletcher and a rescue named Mowgli.
What is something most people don’t know about you? I was valedictorian of the University of Saint Francis class of 2021.
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna CVS Health Marketplace (Via CHA ACO, LLC)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage (Via CHA ACO, LLC)
- Ambetter Marketplace (MHS)
- Anthem BCBS
- Anthem Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP)
- Anthem Medicaid (HHW HCC)
- Anthem Medicare Advantage
- Anthem Pathways for Aging
- CareSource Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP)
- CareSource Marketplace
- CareSource Medicaid (HHW)
- Cigna
- Communicare
- Community Health Alliance (CHA, Aetna, PHP Freedom, First Health)
- Devoted Health Medicare Advantage (via CHA ACO, LLC)
- Encore
- HealthSmart
- Humana Horizon Pathways for Aging
- Humana Medicare Advantage
- Immergrun Health Network
- Managed Health Services Healthly Indiana Plan (MHS HIP)
- Managed Health Services Medicaid (MHS HCC)
- Managed Health Services Medicaid (MHS HHW)
- Medicaid Indiana FFS
- Medicaid Michigan FFS
- Medicare FFS
- Medicare Railroad
- Multi Plan / Private Health Care Systems (PHCS)
- PNOA
- Plain Church Group
- Priority Health Plan Medicare Advantage
- Quality Care Alliance (QCA) (CHA ACO, LLC)
- Sagamore
- Signature Care / Parkview
- Stratose / National Preferred Provider Network (NPPN)
- Three Rivers Provider Network (TRPN)
- Tricare East Humana Military
- UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
- UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Pathways for Aging
- UnitedHealthcare Medicaid (HCC)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage (UHC)
- VA CCN Optum UHC
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Certifications
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants - 2023
- University of Saint Francis - 2023
- University of Saint Francis - 2021