Physician Assistant Board

Karrie Lynn Crosby, of Robinson, is the Presiding Officer of the Texas Physician Assistant Board. Crosby is a Physician Assistant for Baylor Scott and White Health, currently working in Family Medicine in the Waco, Texas, area. Prior to her current position, she worked in Orthopedics, Emergency Medicine, and Family Medicine at Southwest Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center, East Texas Medical Center, and Longview Regional Hospital. She is a member of the Texas Academy of Physician Assistants and the American Academy of Physician Assistants. She is a Past President of the Texas Academy of Physician Assistants. Crosby received a Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and a Master of Physician Assistant Studies from The University of Texas-Pan American.

Rao Ali, of Southlake, is the founder and CEO of Premier Pain Centers, which has locations from Dallas to Waco. He is a double board-certified pain physician, who did his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Montefiore Medical Center and fellowship in interventional pain medicine at Case Western University Hospital. He is a member of the Texas Pain Society, American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, North American Neuromodulation Society, and the Texas Medical Association. He is the past president of the Richland County Medical Society.

Clay Bulls, of Abilene, is a physician assistant in hospital medicine for Abilene Regional Medical Center. He is also a physician assistant in internal medicine for Abilene Physician Group, and an Assistant Professor at the Hardin-Simmons University Physician Assistant Program in Abilene, Texas. Bulls is a member of the Texas Academy of Physician Assistants and the American Academy of Physician Assistants. He holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Hospital Medicine from the NCCPA. He received his bachelor’s degree from McMurry University, is a graduate of the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Physician Assistant program, and received a Master of Physician Assistant Studies from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

Stephanie Corbett, of Harker Heights, is a physician assistant and advanced practice professional administrator in the Department of Family Medicine at Baylor Scott and White Health. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Associates and the Texas Academy of Physician Assistants. Corbett received a Bachelor of Science in Molecular and Cellular Biology from Cornell University, a Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the Medical College of Georgia, and a Master of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska.

Victor S. Ho, is a native Houstonian who graduated in 1990 from Northwestern University with a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering.  He completed medical school at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and residency in Emergency Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia where he served as Chief Resident.  He moved back to Houston where he works and still serves in numerous leadership positions.  He founded and is currently a partner at Beaumont Emergency Medical Associates, LLC, the President and COO of Quality Emergency Services, PLLC, and the CEO of Mercer Emergency Centers. LLC.  He serves as the Medical Director for the Jefferson County SWAT Team and is the Stroke/Tele-Stroke Champion at Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas.  He is a Fellow in the American College of Emergency Physicians and the American Academy of Emergency Medicine as well as an active member of the Texas College of Emergency Physicians, Texas Association of Free-Standing Emergency Centers, National Association of Free-Standing Emergency Centers and the American Medical Association.  Dr. Ho is also an Eagle Scout and the proud father of three.

Sandra Longoria, of Harlingen, is a physician assistant specializing in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Care at Wellmed Medical Management. She is a former member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Texas Academy of Physician Assistants. In addition, she is a former volunteer with the American Red Cross. Longoria received a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from The University of Texas at Brownsville, a Master of Biomedical Science from the University of North Texas Health Science Center, a Master of Physician Assistant Studies from The University of Texas – Pan American, and a Doctor of Medical Science from the University of Lynchburg.

Cameron J. McElhany, of Austin, is an architectural consultant at LaForce, Inc. Prior to his current position, he worked as a sales representative for Southern Glazer’s. He currently serves as vice president of the Austin chapter of the Construction Specification Institute. In addition, he is an allied member of the American Institute of Architects. McElhany received a Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication Media Studies from Texas A&M University.

Greg Rowin, D.O., of Harlingen, is an active otolaryngologist at Valley Ears, Nose and Throat incorporated. He has been there for the last 25 years and he is the past managing partner of this nine-physician, single specialty practice. He holds multiple hospital affiliations in the Rio Grande Valley area and serves on boards of several organizations and businesses in the area including Platinum Surgery Center. He is a Fellow of the American Osteopathic College of Otolaryngology. He is a member of the Texas Osteopathic Medical Association, American Osteopathic Association, The American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery and The American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy. Dr. Rowin received his Bachelor of Science from St. Edwards University in Austin, Texas and he obtained a Doctorate of Osteopathy degree from Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth. He completed his residency of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at Mount Clements General Hospital in Detroit, Michigan.

Andrew Sauer, of Amarillo, is a physician assistant specializing in chronic pain. He is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, Texas Academy of Physician Assistants, and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. In addition, he is a member of the Top of Texas Physician Assistant Society and is a certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist with the Nuclear Medicine Certification Board. Sauer received an Associate of Applied Science in radiology, as well as Nuclear Medicine from Amarillo College, a Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, and a Doctor of Medical Science from Lynchburg University.

Lali Shipley, of Austin, is a project manager and designer for Weiss Architecture. She is a former member of the American Institute of Architecture Students and a current member of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. She most recently completed two years of service on the Board of Directors at the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation. Shipley received a Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship from Grove City College and a Master of Architecture, with a concentration in Historic Preservation from The University of Texas at San Antonio. While her preservation work began with an award-winning independent study of Argentina’s historic conservation approaches in Buenos Aires, her work on Austin’s Baker School was recently recognized with Preservation Austin’s Merit Award for Rehabilitation.

Richard Todd, of Rockdale, is a physician assistant at Camrock Clinic. He is a member of the American Academy of Physician Associates, committee chair for the Trail Life Troop TX-4120, and a clinical assistant professor at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. Additionally, he is treasurer and incident safety officer for the Rockdale Volunteer Fire Department and a former member of the Texas Academy of Physician Assistants. Todd received a degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and a Master of Physician Studies from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.