UPA staff


"Healthcare is not just about medicine, it's about people.

It's about providing support, understanding and compassion."

-Katie Friar, CPCS, CPMSM, Vice President, Credentialing & Physician Services

What is UPA?

Seamless, Knowledge-Based Solutions.

University Physicians' Association, Inc. was established in 1995 to provide solutions for the medical practice.

UPA serves primary and multispecialty members with over 1400 physicians and other healthcare professionals focused in 93 medical specialties.

UPA is owned and governed by physicians.

We partner with the clinical practice through trustworthy and reliable services.

UPA successfully collaborates between physicians and healthcare systems that together build a stronger foundation for the medical community.

UPA Service Lines are designed to contract independently as needed.