Hi, I’m Kerry Blanchard.  I was born and raised in Staten Island, New York.  I obtained a BA in Economics and worked as a financial Analyst for AT&T up until I had children.  It was during this time my allure for medicine began.  When my sons were 5 and 6, as a single Mom, I went back to school to become a Physician Assistant. I graduated with a BS from Wagner College and went on to get my Master’s of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. I am a dissertation away of obtaining my PhD in Health Related Sciences from Seton Hall University.   Since 2004 I have worked in an Infectious Disease practice.  I have an extensive background in HIV, liver disease, primary care, addiction medicine and weight loss management.  

While I raised my sons Jake & Tyler in Northern NJ, the Army brought my older son Jake to Ft Hood.  Visiting often while he was stationed here, I fell in love with Texas.  I was even lucky enough to visit South Korea while he was on a rotational deployment there.   After leaving the Army, Jake got an engineering job in Austin and Tyler was working remotely in Hoboken, New Jersey so they decided to get a house together here in Austin.  Being extremely close to my sons and family meaning the most to me, I followed them out here.  If you haven’t realized, I will travel the world for my sons!  This last year brought many changes to our family.  Jake moved to Georgetown to live with his girlfriend and her 2-year-old daughter, giving me a bonus granddaughter.  Tyler still lives here in Austin a few blocks away from me and I became a grandma to his rescue pup – Jethro.  

In my spare time you will often find me paddleboarding on Town Lake.  I enjoy exploring central Texas and finding new restaurants, swimming holes, places to drop my board, and parks to hike.  I absolutely love the Rodeo and PBR.  Next up for me is learning the Texas two-step.  I am excited and honored that Dr. Linebarger has entrusted me to help her out while she is on maternity leave.