Chad Gleason, PA-C, is a certified Physician Assistant working alongside Dr. Paul Sousa.

Before joining The CORE Institute, Chad cared for patients as a Physician Assistant – Orthopedic Fellow in California. In addition, Chad provided mentorship and instruction to Physician Assistants from all specialties and served as a Physician Assistant Clinical Educator to first-year Physician Assistant students.

Prior to pursuing his career as a Physician Assistant, Chad served in the United States Navy as a Hospital Corpsman embedded in United States Marine Corp Units as a platoon corpsman during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Chad received his Physician Assistant Fellowship certificate through the Orthopedic Surgery department at Riverside University Health System. He earned his graduate degree from Loma Linda University, graduating with honors. Chad attended San Diego State University for his undergraduate degree and graduated with high honors, including Magna Cum Laude and Dean’s List.

Chad is an active member in the medical community, holding memberships with the American Academy of Physician Assistants and Physician Assistants of Orthopaedic Surgery.