Midori McAtee, PA-C, practices neurosurgery at Ochsner Health. Midori received a Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. She is board-certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. She is also a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and Louisiana Academy of Physician Assistants. One of her main personal qualities is the ability to show compassion and empathize with patients. It is important to allow patients to be active in their healthcare decision making. Communication of treatment plan options to patients is an essential component to quality care, and she implements that into everyday practice.