Abigail Lockman, PA-C

I approach every patient with compassion and a genuine desire to help, because behind every chart is a person who deserves to be heard, respected, and cared for with my full effort.

Abigail Lockman, PA-C, is a certified physician assistant who recently joined Desert Orthopedic Center. She earned her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California. Most recently, she spent a year and a half in the orthopedic department at Loma Linda University, where her passion for orthopedics grew.

Originally from Corona, California, Abigail (Abby) attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where she played Division I softball for four years and earned her degree in Kinesiology. While there, she was selected for VOLeaders, a unique leadership program focused on creating positive social change through sports.

Abby is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). She holds memberships with the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) and Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery (PAOS). She also holds certifications in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

At DOC, she works alongside Dr. Jacob Bosley and Lisa Hoang, PA-C, specializing in the surgical treatment of hands, wrists, and upper extremities, both in the clinic and the operating room.

In her free time, she enjoys exercising, reading, and playing slow-pitch softball. She has a cat named Ellie and a dog named Stella. A fun fact: Abby won the showcase on *The Price Is Right* for her 18th birthday!