Hesch, Emily, Lynn

Kaitlin Mackey, PA-CKaitlin Mackey, PA-C, is a physician assistant with AHN Cancer Institute, specializing in hematology and medical oncology. She is skilled at performing comprehensive physical assessments, providing patient education on pertinent conditions and medication use, developing individualized treatment plans, ordering and interpreting lab and imaging studies, and assisting with inpatient/outpatient care. She received her Bachelor of Science in Health Science and her Master of Physician Assistant Science from Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania. Kaitlin is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She is registered with the DEA to prescribe medication and is certified in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support. She sees patients ages 20 and older.

Sandra Hess, PA-CSandra Hess, PA-C, is a physician assistant with AHN Cancer Institute, specializing in medical oncology. She is skilled at evaluating and administering care for patients undergoing hematology and oncology treatments, helping patients manage side effects and complications of therapy, supporting health education for patients and families, and providing follow-up care to patients after treatment. She received her Bachelor of Science in Health Science and her Master of Physician Assistant Science from Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania. Sandra is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She sees patients ages 18 and older.

Dr. Edmonds specializes in the surgical treatment of digestive and complex abdominal tumors, including breast, gastric, pancreatic, liver, colorectal, and appendix cancers. She cares for patients with metastatic cancer, including liver and peritoneal metastases, as well as patients with rare tumor types such as sarcoma and neuroendocrine tumors. She received her medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She completed a residency and fellowship in surgical oncology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh. Dr. Edmonds prioritizes patient-centered, individualized care planning in her clinical practice, and emphasizes minimally invasive approaches. She strives to make innovative treatment options available to patients with complex cancers through translational research and clinical trials. Dr. Edmonds is certified by the American Board of Surgery. She sees patients 18 and older at Armstrong County Memorial Hospital.