The Team

Olivia will be providing this added coverage as part of Dr. Pepin’s nephrology team.

Olivia joined the practice in 2025 after earning her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Mary Baldwin University. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Health Sciences from the College of William & Mary and brings valuable experience from both Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine.

Originally from King George, Virginia, Olivia is passionate about patient education and enjoys helping individuals navigate their healthcare needs. Outside of work, she loves spending time outdoors hiking and biking, and at home with her two cats.

Dr. Burkholder offers monthly Gastroenterology clinics, along with a dedicated monthly surgery day to perform procedures such as EGD, EGD with dilatation, colonoscopy, EMR, and other advanced endoscopic services.

Dr. Burkholder completed his Gastroenterology Fellowship at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio, followed by an Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology and brings extensive procedural experience, including advanced techniques in ERCP, EUS, EMR, ESD, and enteral stenting.

Before joining SMC, Dr. Burkholder gained diverse experience as a Hospitalist and Emergency Medicine physician across several health systems and has also served as a volunteer physician at the Hospital of Hope in Togo, West Africa. His professional interests include advanced endoscopic procedures and improving standards of care in gastrointestinal disease management.