Teammates

  • Stephanie Breilh, PA-C

Stephanie Breilh is an experienced surgical Physician Assistant with a passion for giving patients personalized care and a helping hand through their surgical journey. She assists Dr. Bridges in the operating room for all surgical procedures and provides care to patients in the outpatient clinic for both pre-operative and post-operative office visits. Stephanie began her PA career as a member of the solid organ transplant surgery team at Loma Linda University in California where she served on various patient advocacy committees and developed a passion for surgical care. She went on to become a member of the General Surgery Service at Kaiser Permanente in Seattle, Washington before relocating to Boise with her young family. Stephanie has been delivering excellent neurosurgical care to patients around the Treasure Valley since 2018. She has a special interest in the treatment of functional neurologic disorders and Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), and continues to provide clinical support to local patients in need of DBS therapy. Stephanie is nationally certified and a graduate of the MEDEX Northwest Physician Assistant Program at the University of Washington.

When not at work, Stephanie likes to enjoy time with her husband and three children. Together they enjoy skiing, hiking, swimming and all kinds of sports! She has two dogs and a horse that keep her busy as well. She loves the Boise community and all that it has to offer.

  • Maria Werner

With over 15 years serving the medical community, Maria is a highly experienced surgical administrative assistant. Her role at Bridges Neurosurgery is vast but includes scheduling patient appointments, arranging logistics for surgeries, coordinating diagnostic studies, and ensuring every patient is provided VIP service with prompt responses to phone calls and expedited care. She is incredibly caring and detail-oriented, seeking to optimize every patient's experience through what can be a stressful and timely process.

When not at work, Maria enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, attending their sports activities, and traveling when able. Maria was raised in Idaho and continues to serve the Treasure Valley through her compassionate and comprehensive care.