LADENA BALLARD , P.A. -C.

Physician Assistant Education and Training Associate Degree in Nursing, 1996 Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Certified: University of California, Davis, 2004 Professional Society Memberships American Academy of Physician Assistants, Oklahoma Academy of Physician Assistants, American Association of Surgical Physician Assistants Specialty Hip and Knees. Personal Information Ladena Ballard grew up moving around the United States with her family whose father was in the Army. She attended four different high schools before she chose to plant her roots in California where she achieved her Associates Degree in Nursing, 1996. Continuing her education, she attained dual certifications as a Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant at the University of California, Davis, 2004. Mrs. Ballard worked in Emergency and Urgent Care Facilities for 15 years in Medesto, CA. During this time she developed an extensive background in Internal Medicine. In 2005 Mrs. Ballard moved to Oklahoma and is currently practicing at The Orthopaedic Center as Dr. Yogesh Mittal's P.A. Her extensive training with Dr. Mittal has given her the experience and knowledge of the most advanced Orthopaedice practices and procedures. Dr. Mittal has the utmost confidence in her abilities as his Physician Assistant. Together they offer state-of-the-art treatment to patients with many Orthopaedic needs. She chose The Orthopaedic Center because of the simple mission statement, cutting edge technology and most importantly the drive to be patient oriented. Mrs. Ballard enjoys camping, river fishing for trout, traveling and she has hidden talents in pottery, graphic design and singing. "I can't sing, but I wish I could. I sing loudly in the shower and in the car, and I think I have a beautiful voice."