Rachel Lethorn, PA-C
Family Practitioner
210 S East St Suite 2 Brighton MI, 48116About
Dr. Rachel Lethorn is a family practitioner practicing in Brighton, MI. Dr. Lethorn specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Lethorn possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty. As a former competitive collegiate athlete, Rachel combines her extensive medical and sports background to provide exceptional care.
Education and Training
Wayne State University MS Physician Assistant Studies 2001
Eastern Michigan University BS Sports Medicine 1998
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Owner / Provder / CEO Med Sports Vantage PLLC 2017 - Present
- Physician Assistant MG Urgent Care 2013 - 2017
- Physician Assistant Urgent Care Farmington Hills 2013 - 2017
- Physician Assistant Gavini Pediatrics 2010 - 2013
- Physician Assistant Brentwood Pediatrics 2005 - 2010
- Clinical instructor / Medical Team Member Sports Medicine Australia 2003 - 2004
- Physician Assistant Rehabilitation Physicians PC 2001 - 2003
Awards
- Maquis Who's Who in Medicine 2022 News Communications, Inc
- Best of Northville 2021 Northville Business Awards
- Hall of Fame - Athlete - Team of Distictinction 2022 Texas Women's University
- Best of Northville - Business Servicves 2019 Northville Business Recognition
- Best in Medicine - Steadfast PA 2018 American Health Council
- Excellence in Healthcare Award 2018 Smart Health
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
- Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- First Responders for Fitness
Professional Society Memberships
- AAPA, NAWGAJ, MAPA, NATA, MATA
What do you attribute your success to?
- Hard work! Rachel is a Certified Physician Assistant, Certified Athletic Trainer, National Gymnastics Judge and Former NCAA Division I Collegiate Gymnast\"Rachel\'s passion is to help others achieve their goals and dreams. She believes you can improve your performance and livelihood by improving your health. Optimizing your health, optimizes your performance. As a certified medical practitioner, former collegiate athlete and National gymnastics judge she can help you in all aspects of your sport. Rachel\'s vision combines her medical and sports knowledge offering: education, advice, guidance, care coordination and healthy solutions as your partner in success. She enjoys lecturing, public speaking, sports medicine, osteopathic manipulations, biomechanical analysis, fitness, nutrition and integrative care. She specializes in sports medicine, prevention, nutrition, education, ADHD and pediatrics working with individuals, teams, coaches, parents, youth and other practitioners. As a Mom of three daughters family is very important to Rachel as well. She has judged gymnastics since 1994, and currently is a National level NAWGJ Judge. Her 20+ years of coaching experience began in Texas, where she is originally from. She has also trained as a sports medicine professional under the USA Gymnastics Team Doctor of Osteopathy and the Chief Medical Officer for Gymnastics Australia, Dr. Don McIntosh. She has been on the volunteer medical staff for USA Nationals and Australian National Gymnastics Competitions. Currently she is the owner of Med Sports Vantage, medical clinic in Brighton, MI.
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