Cassie Kolstad is a board-certified physician assistant practicing in orthopedic surgery. She obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and earned her Master of Health Science degree from Duke University Medical School in Durham, NC. Cassie is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She is also a member of both the American and the Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants. In her time away from work, she enjoys various outdoor activities including backpacking, camping, hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing. She also enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with her family and friends. Cassie regularly volunteers at the Dane County Humane Society’s Wildlife Center, where she works with birds of prey. She also participates in yearly Pediatric Orthopedic medical trips to Honduras. She loves to travel and particularly enjoys traveling around the US to backpack in the National Parks. I enjoy developing long-term relationships with my patients. It is rewarding to help people with chronic pain via education, injections, or surgical intervention when necessary. – Cassie Kolstad, PA-C