"Patricia is a Colorado native and a Board Certified Physician Assistant who began her journey into medicine as a Certified Nurse Assistant and then a Medical Assistant during her high school and undergraduate years. After receiving her Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Chemistry from Carroll College in Helana, Montana, she then spent several years in medical research at National Jewish before returning to school. In 2007, she completed a Masters of Medicine degree through St. Francis University and the Physician Assistant program at Red Rocks in Golden, Colorado. She has been practicing in Family Medicine ever since. Patricia has a special interest in Women’s Health, particularly early detection and prevention of common female cancers. She is also experienced with bioidentical hormone replacement for women."