Phillip M. Falender, PA-C

Physician Assistant to Roger D. Sung, MD

Areas of Interest

Phill is a physician assistant specializing in spine surgery and orthopaedics. He has extensive experience in all aspects of orthopedic care, including sports medicine and spine care. Currently, Phill’s primary focus is orthopedic spine surgery, and he works directly with Dr. Sung in The Spine Center.

Education & Training

Graduate

Physician Assistant Studies, Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine, Physician Assistant Program, Portland, OR

Undergraduate

BA in Kinesiology, University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO

Distinctions

Certification

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

More about Phill

In Colorado Springs, Phill has been directly involved with the care and treatment of professional and collegiate athletes, as well as Olympic Training Center athletes. He also completed a certification course to become a golf fitness instructor through the Titleist Performance Institute.

Phill’s wife, Lotta, is a marketing consultant, and they have three wonderful children. When the weather is warm Phill enjoys playing golf, but when the snow starts to fall, his true passion is skiing. Phill and Lotta enjoy Colorado Springs, and look forward to raising their children at the foot of the mountains.

Jenielle Daugherty, BS, MSN, RN, FNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner to Paul Stanton, DO & Roger D. Sung, MD

Areas of Interest

Jenielle’s interest in orthopedics began during her undergraduate experience in Athletic Training with an emphasis in Sports Medicine. Her clinical nursing practice was heightened at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center level I trauma facility specializing in post-operative orthopedic spine surgery, rehabilitation, and trauma in the acute care setting. Prior to joining Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group, she expanded her clinical experience at St. Francis Medical Center Total Joint & Spine Center.

Education & Training

Graduate

Family Nurse Practitioner, Walden University, Minneapolis, MN

Undergraduate

BS in Nursing, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA
BS in Athletic Training Education, Ohio University, Athens, OH

Distinctions

Professional Affiliations

American Nurse’s Credentialing Center- Family Nurse Practitioner
National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses
American Nurses Association

More About Jenielle

As a previous collegiate track and cross-country athlete, Jenielle’s interests in trail running, racing, hiking, snowboarding, and camping make Colorado Springs the perfect place for herself, her husband, and her dog to reside.

Kelsey Chrane, PA-C

Physician Assistant to Roger D. Sung, MD

Help us welcome Kelsey to the team! She is our newest addition to the Spine department, and is excited to help patients in the Colorado Springs area.