About Me
As a sports medicine and orthopedic surgery physician assistant, I enjoy helping people return to a pain free and active lifestyle. I treat patients with orthopedic injuries to the shoulder, knee and elbow. I believe in empowering patients to make informed decisions regarding the best treatment options for their condition.
I was previously a student athletic trainer at The Ohio State University, helping our athletes return to their sport. The best part about working here at Ohio State are the people – my colleagues and our patient population who are motivated to get back in the "game".
When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my family, jogging, golfing with my husband and watching my children’s sporting events.
Highlights
- Assistant coordinator of sports medicine at Oklahoma State University, 1993 – 1997
- Graduate Assistant and athletic trainer at Louisiana State University, 1993
- I work with experts in the field of sports medicine, assisting with research, surgery and developing post-operative protocols
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Osteoarthritis, Knee
- Rotator Cuff
- Menisci, Tibial
- Sports Medicine
- Osteoarthritis
- Knee Injuries
- Orthopedics
Education and Training
Education History
Masters Degree
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
MS
8/1/1992 - 12/17/1993
Undergraduate Degree
South University, Savannah, GA
BS
4/6/1998 - 6/21/2000
Board Certification
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
10/19/2000
Academic Information
My Department
Orthopaedics
Reviews
The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
114 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.8 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.8 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.6 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.8 out of 5
Always kind & spends time with me.
Very very good.
Fast & looks unhappy like it is a bother to answer questions.
Sharp
Very thorough - answered ALL my questions - easy to talk to.
The provider was just fine. He did what I came there for.
Easy to talk to.
Wonderful!
PA Rae was outstanding as usual. She took her time to hear me and my concerns. She also was very clear on her plain for treatment and care. I cannot say enough about her and the care she has showed for my ongoing medical needs and care. She treats me, I feel as she would a family member.
All my providers have been excellent & try to help any way they can.
All was very good, have never had a bad experience
Good.
Rae took the time to answer my questions about return & sport. She was kind and didn't rush me. I appreciate you, Rae!
Very comfortable asking my provider questions. Provider listened well.
Doctors and PA are very approachable easy to speak to.
Family friendly, knowledgeable about profession.
Excellent
Excellent
All very professional & helpful.
My care provider took the time to examine my knee and talk to me about what could be going on with it, possible outcomes, next steps. She even called me the next day to explain to me why I should go to physical therapy while I was waiting for my MRI.
Considerate during her exam of my shoulder that I had recently had wrist surgery and nerve surgery in my elbow.
AIways pleasant and knowledgeable
Very friendly and knowledgeable.
Great!!
Knowledgeable.
Rae Bunyak has been great during this injury. She has been compassionate, empathetic and very professional.
Excellent and walked me through the steps of my surgery and after care.
Good
Didn't see him for very long, but I think we covered everything. Was a good experience.
She was very in tuned to me & my medical history & even remembered me from a surgery 3 yrs ago!
Bravo.
She listened to my complaint, did a thorough exam of my shoulder, answered questions about my pain and went over my future joint replacement surgery. She also gave me a booklet about the surgery.
My care provider understood my situation extremely well and gave me very good advice. Excellent care.
Great, professional
Showed videos and pictures to explain answered all ?'s answer all emails promptly doesn't make me feel like my questions are unimportant shows confidence.
Excellent as usual
I have the best care I don't recall any bead experience
Rae wanted me to do therapy that my doctor had advised against. She didn't care what I had to say.
Very good as always.
All was good thank you.
good
Miss Bunyak does an amazing job. I have enjoyed working with her and Dr. Jones.