Andrew Wegener, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant who works with Dr. Andrew Gelven, an orthopedic surgeon with specialty in sports medicine at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – Lake Saint Louis and clinic sites in Wentzville and at Kisker Road in St. Charles. Andrew assists Dr. Gelven in surgery and provides care for patients 18 and older in clinic. Andrew received a Bachelor of Science degree in biomedical science from Southern Illinois University and received a Master of Science degree in physician assistant studies from Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia. He has special interests in sports-related injuries, cartilage restoration, knee injuries, meniscal repair, shoulder injuries, and muscle strains and sprains. Andrew is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. He brings orthopedics experience to SSM Health Orthopedics in St. Charles County and looks forward to serving the community where he was born and raised. “I strive to provide the best care to patients with orthopedic injuries and conditions, while making sure they understand the reasoning behind the treatment options.”