Adam Herth, PA-C
Physician Assistant Certified
Adam has been practicing orthopaedic surgery since 2016. He is fully certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. He participates in non-operative care and management, but also works with patients before, during, and after surgery.
More About Adam Herth, PA-C
Adam Herth, PA-C, is a native of Mount Washington, Kentucky. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Science from Morehead State University, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. He then furthered his studies at the University of Kentucky Physician Assistant Studies Program, where he obtained his Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies. Adam enjoyed learning and training alongside his fellow classmates, and he also served as a physiology tutor to a lower cohort of students.
He was elected by the faculty of his program to receive the Physician Assistant Studies Award for the most outstanding student at the Morehead campus. During his time at UK, he was elected as the Vice President of the Joseph Hamburg Student Society, which served to represent the student body and meet the needs of the students in the Physician Assistant Studies Program.
During his clinical and surgical training, Adam was selected to the “Norton 10,” which was a group of students selected to perform their clinical rotations within Norton Healthcare. He was chosen to serve as the Student Member of the Norton Healthcare / University of Kentucky Physician Assistant Program Advisory Committee. In this role, Adam collaborated with medical professionals, college faculty, and Norton Healthcare leadership in an effort to maximize the student and preceptor experience during clinical rotations, as well as promote the Physician Assistant profession.
Adam has been practicing in Orthopaedic Surgery since 2016. He is fully certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. He enjoys working in both the clinical and surgical setting. Adam enjoys educating patients and treating them in all phases of their care. He participates in non-operative care and management, but also works with patients before, during, and after surgery.
His special interests include wound closure, first-assisting in the operating room, and clinical procedures. He enjoys speaking with those interested in the Physician Assistant career, as well as helping those currently in training develop their skills. Adam is a member of the Kentucky Academy of Physician Assistants, as well as the American Academy of Physician Assistants.
Adam considers it a blessing and privilege to help patients live a life of less pain and increased mobility. In his free time, he enjoys traveling with his wife, particularly to the National Parks. Adam and his wife remain active and involved with their church, and he enjoys spending time outdoors and getting together with friends and family.
