Urology Specialists Welcomes 3 New Advanced Practice Providers

Pictured from Left to Right, Makenzie Haensel, PA, Emma Nykamp, PA, Eric Traviss, CNP

Emma Nykamp, PA - Emma Nykamp was born in Houston Texas, but spent most of her life growing up in the Midwest. She earned her Bachelor of Health Science Degree at Quinnipiac University in Connecticut and completed her Master’s Degree of Physician Assistant Studies at the University of South Dakota. Emma joined Urology Specialists in 2021.  She enjoys the outdoors; particularly climbing and skiing the 14ers in Colorado as well as traveling and spending time with family.

Eric Traviss, CNP - Eric Traviss was born and raised in Michigan. He has been in Sioux Falls since 2005 and has more than 20 years of experience working in healthcare. Eric began his career as a surgical technologist, earned his Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing from the University of Iowa, and his Masters of Science Degree in Nursing as a Certified Nurse Practitioner from Briar Cliff University. Eric joined Urology Specialists in 2021. In his free time, he enjoys spending time at the lake and camping with his family and friends.

Makenzie Haensel, PA - Makenzie Haensel was born and raised in Hartford, SD. She earned her Associates Degree in Cardiac Ultrasound and was later trained in Vascular Ultrasound. She completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences at University of South Dakota where she also graduated with her Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies. She joined Urology Specialists in 2021 and enjoys practicing in a field that truly affects the patient’s quality of life. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family, friends, and pup.