Elliotte Bourne, PA-C

I’m Elliotte Bourne, PA-C, and I joined Phelps Health as a board-certified physician assistant in March 2024. I see patients of all ages, and my collaborating physician is Phelps Health Chief Medical Officer and Family Medicine Physician Darren K. George, DO.

Some common conditions I see in the clinic are high blood pressure, diabetes, anxiety, depression and thyroid issues. I also can perform joint injections and minor skin procedures.

In eighth grade, I injured my wrist playing volleyball. I was treated by Phelps Health Orthopedic Physician Assistant Brett Clayton, who recommended occupational therapy. The experience was eye opening, and I found it fascinating to see how therapy greatly improved patients’ lives. Luckily, I continued to play my sport in high school and through college. This experience inspired me to pursue a career in the medical field.

At the end of my freshman year of college at Missouri State University-West Plains, I applied for a job at Phelps Health as a rehabilitation technician in the Acute Rehabilitation Unit and inpatient therapy services. I worked in this position for 5 years while completing my bachelor’s degree. During this time, I further confirmed my passion for medicine and love for being a part of patients’ journeys.

Family medicine gives me the opportunity to connect more deeply with my patients, which is something that is very important to me. As a provider, my care philosophy is to care for the whole person. Each patient deserves a care plan specifically catered to their unique needs.

My parents relocated to Rolla from Kansas City when I was 6 months old. I have lived here ever since, and I’m excited to give back to my local community. I’m also looking forward to working with my mom, who works at Phelps Health as a clinical dietitian.

Outside of work, I’m a proud cat mom to my two rescues, Leroy and Daisy. I am blessed with a green thumb and love collecting, propagating and caring for rare and unique houseplants in my spare time.