Meet the Team
Dr. Lynch is a graduate of Harvard University and native to the Pacific Northwest. He completed medical school at Oregon Health Sciences University graduating first in his class in 2002. He then completed residency training in orthopedic surgery as well as fellowship training in shoulder & elbow surgery at the University of Washington. In addition to being a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic shoulder and elbow specialist, Dr. Lynch also maintains a Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine from the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. As a former Associate Professor of Surgery and Director of the Division of Sports Medicine & Shoulder Surgery for the United States Navy, he brings a wealth of expertise, experience, and knowledge to Idaho and the Treasure Valley area.
Mike was raised in Bonanza, Oregon. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Oregon Institute of Technology, where he was part of the men’s basketball team. He graduated from Idaho State University in 2012 obtaining his Master’s of Physician Assistant Studies. Mike is board certified and has spent his career in orthopedic surgery. In his free time he enjoys sports, training for triathlons, traveling, and spending time with his family.
Sarah was born and raised in Fresno, California, where she grew up working on her family’s grape farm before moving to Idaho in 2019. She has worked in healthcare for most of her adult life and achieved her lifelong goal of earning a Bachelor’s degree in nursing from Northwest Nazarene University in 2025.
Outside of work, Sarah enjoys spending time with her family, taking trips to Disneyland with her husband, playing the piano, riding her bike, and serving on her church’s worship team.
Sarah has always had a special interest in orthopedic medicine and is passionate about caring for patients with joint and musculoskeletal conditions. As a proud member of the Shoulder Clinic of Idaho, she is committed to ensuring every patient feels heard, respected, and supported throughout their healthcare journey.
