Tjuana Durden Seidl, MS, MPAS, PA-C
Tjuana Durden Seidl, MS, MPAS, PA-C, is a dedicated physician assistant with over a decade of clinical experience and a strong commitment to relationship-centered medicine. She began her career in cardiology, practicing for the first year and a half, before transitioning to primary care in rural South Carolina. These early experiences in both specialty and community-based medicine shaped her holistic, patient-focused approach and fueled her passion for caring for adults with complex and chronic health needs.
In February 2025, Tjuana and her husband opened Age Well, their own internal medicine practice built on a simple but powerful philosophy: bring back patient-focused care. Serving patients ages 18 and older, the practice emphasizes chronic adult conditions and extended, meaningful visits of no less than 30 minutes. By allowing more time with each patient, Tjuana fosters deeper relationships, ensuring patients feel heard, understood, and actively involved in their care. She believes excellent medicine is rooted in connection — knowing patients, earning their trust, and going beyond simply prescribing treatments.
Tjuana’s educational background further distinguishes her approach. With degrees in Exercise and Sports Science and Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology, she brings advanced expertise in exercise prescription and nutrition. This training allows her to guide patients toward sustainable lifestyle changes that complement medical management, helping them achieve long-term health and wellness goals. Her approach is deeply informed by her own family’s healthcare experiences, inspiring her to provide the care she would want for her loved ones.
Before becoming a PA, Tjuana gained extensive experience in medical research at the Medical College of Georgia, cardiac rehabilitation at North Greenville Fitness and Cardiac Rehabilitation, and as a personal trainer at the Augusta Country Club. She also taught Exercise Science courses at USC-Aiken for three years and worked as a pharmacy technician. Prior to PA school, she traveled throughout the southeastern United States as an exercise physiologist, performing annual exercise testing and physicals for police officers and firefighters.
Looking ahead, Tjuana hopes to earn PhDs in Holistic/Integrative Medicine and Medical Science by 2030. Her mission is to deliver compassionate, comprehensive care that empowers patients to truly age well, combining advanced medical knowledge, lifestyle expertise, and deep patient connection to make a lasting difference in healthcare.
• Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Science from University of South Carolina Aiken (2004)
• Master of Science in Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology from University of South Carolina Columbia (2009)
• Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Medical University of South Carolina (2014)
• NCCPA certified Physician Assistant
• ACSM certified Exercise Physiologist
• Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity
• American College of Sports Medicine
• American Academy of Physician Associates
• Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
• American Cancer Society
Brian B. Parr, Tjuana Durden, LaCole Hatfield, and Kimberly W. Woeber. Dietary Intake of Female Collegiate Volleyball Players. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, May 30–June 2, 2007.
Areas of Specialization/Expertise
- Adult Primary Care
- Chronic Adult Issues
- Patient-Centered Care
- Exercise Prescription
- Nutrition
What do you enjoy most about practicing medicine?
What I love most about my position as a physician assistant is the relationship with my patients. They really do become an extended family for me, and I don't just say that to make it sound nice - they really do become my extended family. I honestly doubt that patients realize that as much as I minister to them, they minister to me too. Sometimes I can be having the worst day, but once I go into the exam room with the patient, I come out feeling rejuvenated; I feel uplifted and inspired by simply spending time with the patients, enjoying the fellowship with them. That really is the most personally rewarding part of what I do. I’m honored by the fact that I've been given the knowledge and wisdom to truly help people, especially when no one else could give them the answer or the treatment they needed, I was the one blessed to be able to make a significant difference in their quality of life. That's incredibly rewarding, and that's what makes me absolutely love what I do.