Greg Doerr is one of the initial founders and owners of Premier Prosthetics. With over 20 years of healthcare and prosthetic experience, Greg is committed to providing a whole person approach to caring for his patients. Greg attended college at the University of Missouri, Columbia where he received his Bachelor of Science. He then completed the Prosthetics Program at Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago, IL. Greg is an American Board-Certified Prosthetist, a member of AOPA and a member and supporter of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri. “I love that I get to help people walk again. I love the opportunity to not only help my patients but to meet their families and become a part of their lives. At the end of my career, I will remember the moments I helped influence and was a part of a bride walking down the aisle, a father walking his Prom Queen across the football field, and a 9-year-old gymnast winning top honors at her competition. These moments are why I chose to become a Practitioner”.

Manny Rivera is one of the initial founders and owners of Premier Prosthetics. His experience in the healthcare industry spans 18 years. Manny graduated from the University of Illinois-Champaign-Urbana in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomechanics. His prosthetic training was completed in 2001 at the University of Northwestern Medical School in Chicago -NUPOC. Manny is an American Board-Certified Orthotist and Prosthetist and a member of AOPA and OPGA. He has provided his knowledge in prosthetics as an expert witness for local law offices. Manny is proud of the fact that Premier can provide a turnkey process for our referral sources and patients. “I get the most enjoyment from having a direct impact on the patient’s quality of life. Seeing them regain their independence is priceless”.

Matt joined the Premier Prosthetics team in June 2013 and has been practicing prosthetics locally since 2006. As a St. Louis native, Matt received his education from the University of Missouri-St. Louis with a degree in Biology, and then he attended the University of Connecticut to receive his degree in Prosthetics. Matt is an ABC certified prosthetist and pedorthotist, who regularly attends conferences to gain knowledge on the latest technology in the prosthetic field. He enjoys working with patients and hearing their story, to gain a better understanding of their needs and goals. Matt is a member of AOPA, OPGA, and also serves as a Board Member for DASA (Disabled Athletes Sports Association.)

Brad Wanko is an ABC Certified Prosthetist. Brad joined the Premier Prosthetics team in May 2015 as a prosthetic technician. He then pursued a career as a prosthetic practitioner and graduated with his Master in Orthotics and Prosthetics from Northwestern University in
2018. Brad is committed to learning, understanding, and applying the latest technologies for the benefit of the patient. He has volunteered with many organizations, including Go Baby Go! DASA, American Academy of Orthotics and Prosthetics as a student ambassador. He is also an active member of the VFW Auxiliary.

John joined our team in 2019. He attended Saint Louis University from 2009 to 2014 where he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science and a Master’s Degree in Athletic Training. John has over 5 years of experience in the medical field assisting in patient care and treatment. He loves providing quality patient care allowing patients to regain their independence.

Dave joined the Premier Prosthetics team in December 2018. He attended Missouri State University where he graduated with a BS in Health and Wellness. He has 12 years of experience in the medical field, including 7 years in mental health and 3 in EMS. Dave enjoys interacting with Patients, getting to know them, and helping them achieve their goals.

Tom has been with Premier Prosthetics for over six years and brings 20 plus years of industry experience. As a Registered Prosthetic Technician, Tom can use his creativity to produce works of art. The motivation behind each prosthesis Tom fabricates is the patient’s desire to live life to the fullest. Tom serves as a leader in the production shop and enjoys being able to customize and manufacture artificial limbs for our patients.

Angie joined the Premier Prosthetics family in February of 2019. She is a graduate of Fontbonne University with a degree in Special Education. As an Administrative Assistant in the office, Angie welcomes the challenge of learning new strategies to elevate patient care. Her dedication to patient success, coupled with a background in education makes her a great resource for our patients and practitioners.

Christy joined the Premier Prosthetics team in July 2016. She brings with her over 20 years of customer service experience and nine years of experience in Healthcare. As an Administrative Assistant to our Practitioners, Christy also emphasizes patient care and patient experience. Christy works with insurance companies verifying benefits as well as directly with our patients and physician’s offices to ensure an efficient prosthetic process. Seeing our patients regain a measure of their independence helps motivates Christy to do her best for them. She is an active member of the VFW Auxiliary.

Amy joined the Premier Prosthetics team in April of 2018. She is accompanied by 12 years of billing experience within the prosthetics industry and customer service skills since she was 16. While directly working with insurance companies, Amy has every patient’s best interest in mind to ensure each patient receives the benefits and care they deserve. Her hard work, determination, and outgoing personality keep Premier Prosthetics an efficient and enjoyable workplace.

The saying “Trust that God will put the right people in your life at the right time and for the right reasons.” is exactly what happened.
I was offered a job at Premier knowing nothing about prosthetics. I have worked in healthcare before, but it is not comparable to this opportunity. Working at Premier is better than any career I’ve had before. Meeting new patients is one of my favorite things I like about this job. I can watch them grow from day 1 of being with the Premier family into something they never knew would be possible. Not only do I love helping our patients, but I am beyond blessed with the best coworkers. This company is my new family. Thank you all for being the best. In my future goals I hope to be a Prosthetic Assistant. A few things I love to do outside of my work life are going on hikes with my dog, Harley, playing sand volleyball and coaching my sister’s volleyball team.

I so appreciate and enjoy this amazing opportunity to become your new team member as a Patient Care Coordinator(PCC). Learning and training in this field, is much more than a new career for me. Working as a PCC allows me to continue my purpose in helping our patients with compassionate care! Also, I am receiving exceptional training with knowledgeable professional's that are well educated as well as having many years of expertise in this area of Prosthetic care. Particularly, here at Premier, it's refreshing and truly feels like a work family. All of our team members embrace " Life without Limitations" goals for our patients! We care about our patients and their families in providing positive impacts! I'm very blessed to work for such a welcoming, purposeful and talented team!!

Thomas attended Baylor University from 2002 to 2007 where he graduated with a BBA in Business Management and a Minor in Biology. Thomas has over 16 years of experience fitting shoes and orthotics for people with foot pain and ailments. He has over 7 years of experience in the medical field assisting inpatient care and treatment. Thomas enjoys the social interaction with the patients and helping them achieve and maintain their independence in daily living. He couldn't ask to be part of a better company than Premier P&O.