Benjamin Kerns, P.A. was born and raised in Boise, Idaho. He received a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training and Sports Medicine from Eastern Washington University and a Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Idaho State University. Benjamin is a certified Athletic Trainer and Physician Assistant and has worked in health care since 2002. He joined the Boise Orthopedic Clinic in 2005. Ben is an avid Boise State Bronco fan and enjoys hunting and fishing during his time off. He is married and although they have no children at this time, he says they have a wonderful dog, Bailey.
Benjamin J Hochhalter MPAS, PA-C was born in Oregon and raised here in Boise. He graduated from Ricks College and Boise State University in Health Science before graduating from Idaho State University with a Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies in 2005. He has been involved in orthopedic surgery since 2000 and joined BOC in 2006. Benjamin is certified by the National Committee for Certification of Physician Assistants and is a fellow member of Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery. Benjamin is married and has two sons. He enjoys all sports, fishing, camping, movies, and playing with the family.
Brooke Littrell BS, RT(R)(MR) was born in Boise and raised in Meridian, Idaho. She received a Bachelor in Science with a specialty in MRI from Boise State University. She is a certified Radiologic Technologist with 15 years experience in Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Brooke has been with Boise Orthopedic Clinic since 2004. She is married with two children and she and her family enjoy mountain biking, skiing, and fishing.
Connie Kniefel is a native of Idaho. She received her Bachelor in Business Administration from Boise State University and her Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership from George Fox University. She is a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Medical Practice Executive. Connie has been a Healthcare administrator for 16 years and Boise Orthopedic Clinic's administrator since 2003. She is active in the Medical Group Management Association and the Idaho Society of Certified Public Accountants. She is also a board member for Headstart of Ada and Elmore counties. Connie is married with two daughters in college and a son in junior high school.