Emergency Department Physician Assistants

Julia Fetahagic, PA-C

Julia Fetahagic, PA-C worked for EMS, P.C. from 1997 - October 2020. She has worked for Hendricks Regional Health since November 2020. She is NCCPA certified and a member of AAPA and IAPA (Indiana Academy of Physician Assistants). She is also a part of SEMPA (Society of Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants).

Julia enjoys working at Hendricks. When she is not working, she spends time with her family.

Elizabeth Perkins, PA-C

Elizabeth Perkins, PA-C worked for EMS, P.C. from 2011-October 2020. She worked for Hendricks Regional Health from November 2020-present. She is a member of AAPA and the Indiana Academy of Physician Assistants. She also is a part of the Society of Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants. She likes working at Hendricks because it offers excellent care across all specialties and focuses on continual improvement.

She enjoys spending time with family, sports, reading, and music. She has participated in a medical mission trip to Mexico and looks forward to future opportunities to serve in this way. She would choose the Hendricks Emergency Department for care for a multitude of reasons, including the commitment to excellence, expertise, efficiency, and the overall knowledge and competence to care for critical illness and injury.

Tara Trent, PA-C joined Hendricks Regional Health in March 2024. For the two years immediately before joining the Hendricks team, Tara served Union Hospital in Terre Haute as an emergency medicine provider, credentialing board member and wellness coordinator. Tara earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Indiana University, a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from Butler University and a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Butler University. 

Tim Benge, PA-C,  joined Hendricks Regional Health in May 2024. Before joining Hendricks, Tim spent 19 years working in emergency rooms in North Carolina, Texas and Tennessee. Tim has a Bachelor of Science from Butler University. Before earning his degree, Tim served in the Avon Fire Department for 12 years and the U.S. Naval Reserves for six years.

Kristin Martin, PA-C, joined Hendricks Regional Health in 2025. Kristin earned her undergraduate degree at Goshen College and a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Indiana University. 

Melissa Williams, PA-C, joined Hendricks Regional Health in 2025. Melissa earned her undergraduate degree at Indiana University, a Master of Science from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, and a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Butler University.