Chantel Turner received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of California, Irvine in 1990 and obtained her Physician Assistant training from Charles R. Drew University in June 1993. She obtained her Master of Science Degree in Advanced Physician Assistant Studies from A.T. Stills University of Osteopathic Medicine in 2013.

Prior to joining UW Medicine Valley Medical Center, she was a practicing physician assistant at Harborview Medical Center's ENT department.

Chantel enjoys seeing a variety of patients including children and underserved populations. In her spare time, she enjoys running, cooking, gardening, and spending time with her husband and two children.