Marcella Northern

Marcella Northern is a Nurse Practitioner at Newport Orthopedic Institute, specializing in the treatment of hip and knee osteoarthritis, common knee conditions, and sports injuries under orthopedic surgeon Dr. Nader Nassif since January 2023. Prior experience includes serving as a Registered Nurse Operating Room Circulator and Operating Room Assistant at Hoag Orthopedic Institute, where Marcella developed expertise in various orthopedic procedures and patient care. Marcella holds a Master of Science in Family Practice Nursing from California State University, Long Beach, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from California State University, Fresno, where notable achievements include being an award-winning Division 1 women's lacrosse player and active involvement in student-athlete leadership.