Mark Twain Medical Center Welcomes Shelby Conklin, PA-C, to Its Care Team

SAN ANDREAS, CA (January 6, 2026) — Mark Twain Medical Center is pleased to announce that Shelby Conklin, PA-C, has joined its medical staff, further strengthening access to high-quality primary care services for the local community.

Ms. Conklin is a certified Physician Assistant with experience providing comprehensive family medicine care to patients of all ages. She brings a strong clinical foundation, a collaborative approach to care, and a deep commitment to serving rural and community-based populations.

Ms. Conklin earned her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Kettering College and holds a Bachelor of Science in Pre-Medicine/Biology from Missouri Valley College. Her clinical training includes family medicine, emergency medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, behavioral health, women’s health, and general surgery. She most recently served as a full-time family medicine provider in California.

Shelby Conklin will be seeing patients at Copperopolis Family Medical Center, where she will focus on preventive care, chronic disease management, and patient-centered primary care.

“We are excited to welcome Shelby to the Mark Twain Medical Center team,” said Doug Archer, President and CEO of Mark Twain Medical Center. “Her dedication to patient care and her broad clinical experience align perfectly with our mission to provide compassionate, high-quality healthcare close to home. Shelby’s addition will help us continue expanding access to care for our community at Copperopolis Family Medical Center.”

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact 209-754-2968 or visit www.dignityhealth.org/marktwainmedical.

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About Mark Twain Medical Center

Founded in 1951, Mark Twain Medical Center is a 25-bed, critical access hospital providing inpatient acute care, outpatient services and emergency services; including Specialty Care Centers and four community Medical Centers. Our Medical Staff represents a broad range of specialties that ensure access to high quality medical care in a rural community.