• Clinically Agile.

  • Operationally Proven.

  • Built for Medicine without Safety Nets.

Welcome to Zach Greenlee Health

I’m Zacharia Greenlee, PA-C, a Physician Associate (previously Physician Assistant until the recent title change by the AAPA), working in austere and remote environments—from Alaska’s tundra clinics to international relief efforts. This site serves as a central resource for my professional work, including doctoral research, writing, and current field assignments. Here, you’ll find:

  • My current and past clinical and research projects

  • A downloadable and updated CV and credentialing info

  • A blog with field notes, medical commentary, and reflections from the front lines of healthcare

Curriculum Vitae

Areas of Expertise

  1. Remote & Austere Medical Environments
    Independent clinical decision-making in extreme and resource-limited settings, including Arctic Alaska, international mission hospitals, and mobile field teams

  2. Emergency & Trauma Care
    High-acuity patient management in prehospital, ER, and rural critical access contexts

  3. Clinical Education & Mentorship
    Preceptorship of aspiring PAs and development of scenario-based training for advanced practice providers

  4. Ethical Decision-Making in Unstructured Settings
    Field-tested strategies for managing moral ambiguity and high-stakes judgment calls without conventional oversight

  5. Cross-Cultural & Indigenous Health
    Patient-centered care strategies tailored for Native Alaskan and international populations with complex social determinants of health

  6. Health Systems Navigation & Locum Strategy
    Experience interfacing with tribal health systems, staffing agencies, and contract medicine logistics

  7. Medical Writing & Research
    Author of clinical articles, reflective essays, and research into resilience, clinical intuition, and remote healthcare delivery

I believe medicine is more than clinical skill—it’s a calling that demands humility, courage, and moral clarity. My work is rooted in Christ-centered, whole-person care that honors the physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of each patient.

I strive to remain both curious and courageous, seeking out hard places and roles where adaptability, compassion, and cultural humility are essential. In every setting—whether cross-cultural, resource-limited, or ethically complex—I anchor my care in patient autonomy, informed consent, and respect for individual dignity.

I don’t see patients as problems to fix but as people with stories. My goal is to serve with presence and integrity, guided by the belief that medicine, at its best, is not just a science or a service, but a sacred trust.

Guiding Philosophy