Certified physician assistant Sharon Bolton joined the DMC team in 2008 and assists Dr. Draelos with all aspects of patient care, especially counseling for patients with diabetes and endocrine disorders. She earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Central Oklahoma, and holds a physician assistant degree and a master’s in health science from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.

Even before entering medicine, Bolton had been very interested in diet and exercise. In fact, she has run in 23 marathons. Working with patients who have endocrine disorders allows Bolton the opportunity to use her training to assist patients in truly improving their health through lifestyle changes.

Education:

• Master's in Health Sciences -- Physician Associate,
  University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 2003
• Bachelor of Science -- Business Administration-Marketing,
  Central State University, 1980

Credentials:

• Oklahoma Physician Assistant License, PA 1355
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification