CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group – Orthopedics Welcomes Andrea Hale Stucker

BARDSTOWN, Ky. (Jan. 23, 2024) – CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group – Orthopedics at Flaget Memorial Hospital welcomes Andrea Stucker, PA-C, to its growing team. A Springfield, Kentucky, native, Stucker has practiced in Bardstown as a physician assistant for 12 years, including a previous tenure at Flaget Memorial Hospital. 

Stucker credits the inspiration for her career path to her mother. “My mom was my biggest influence in pursuing medicine,” said Stucker. “I wanted to be a physician assistant just like her and help the people in my community have a better quality of life.”

Recognizing the importance of patient education, Stucker said she prioritizes involving patients in the decision-making process. She believes empowering patients to actively participate in their care decisions significantly contributes to their satisfaction and overall quality of life. 

“I allow the patient to be just as much a part of making their decisions as I am,” said Stucker. “I’m here to help them make decisions about their care that result in the best quality of life for them and getting them back to what they love to do, so I focus on ensuring they have a voice in the process.”

Stucker started her medical journey as an emergency medical technician and paramedic. With a commitment to serve her community, Stucker earned her Bachelor of Science in emergency medicine from Eastern Kentucky University. She continued providing emergency services until she graduated with her Master of Science in physician assistant studies at the University of the Cumberlands in 2012.

With this new chapter, Stucker said she’s eager to begin seeing patients at Flaget Memorial Hospital, returning to a hospital she once served and seeing the patients who have followed her throughout her career.

Married with four children, Stucker said she enjoys spending time with her family and friends and keeping up with her kids’ latest sporting endeavors. 

Stucker is practicing at CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group – Orthopedic Surgery at Flaget Memorial Hospital, located at 875 Pennsylvania Avenue in Bardstown. To make an appointment, call 502.348.5685. 

About CHI Saint Joseph Health

CHI Saint Joseph Health, part of CommonSpirit Health, is one of the largest and most comprehensive health systems in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with 100 locations in 20 counties, including hospitals, physician groups, clinics, primary care centers, specialty institutes, home health agencies and an ambulatory Care Center. The hospitals in CHI Saint Joseph Health are Flaget Memorial Hospital, Saint Joseph Berea, Saint Joseph East, Saint Joseph Hospital, Saint Joseph Jessamine, Saint Joseph London, Saint Joseph Mount Sterling, and Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East. In total, the health system serves patients in 35 counties statewide. CHI Saint Joseph Health is dedicated to providing a wide array of services toward a goal of building a healthier future for all. CHI Saint Joseph Health embodies a strong mission and faith-based heritage and works through local partnerships to expand access to care in the communities it serves.

About the CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group

CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group is the employed provider network of CHI Saint Joseph Health with 88 locations in 17 communities throughout central and eastern Kentucky.

About Flaget Memorial Hospital

Flaget Memorial Hospital, part of CHI Saint Joseph Health, is a 52-bed facility located in Bardstown, Kentucky. Established in 1951 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, the facility serves residents of Nelson, Hardin, Marion, Washington, Spencer, Bullitt and LaRue counties. The facility is also home to Nelson County’s first full-service cancer center and is nationally recognized for orthopedic and surgical care, as well as inpatient satisfaction.

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