Valerie Bodlak-Harms joined OrthoWest in 2004. Assisting in both clinical and surgical cases, Valerie works with Dr. David Brown in the evaluation and treatment of general orthopaedic and sports-related conditions. Additionally, they have a specialized interest in cartilage repair and transplantation techniques.

A native Nebraskan, Valerie graduated with distinction from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln with a B.S. in Biology and a B.A. in Psychology. She earned her Masters of Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 2003 as a magna cum laude graduate.