Betsy grew up in Northwest Iowa. She started her career in medicine as a Radiologic Technologist, graduating from St. Luke’s College in 2006. She then went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in Radiologic Technology from Briar Cliff University in 2007. Betsy lived in Omaha for three years where she worked as a radiologic technologist before returning to Iowa to complete her Physician Assistant studies at Des Moines University. After graduation, Betsy spent a year in Urology in South Dakota before again returning to the Des Moines area. Betsy worked at Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons in Spine Surgery for 4.5 years before transitioning to Occupational Medicine with UnityPoint-Des Moines. Betsy joined Central States Pain Clinic in December of 2019.
Outside of work, Betsy enjoys spending time with her family and friends.