Abby grew up in Rhinelander, WI. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. After graduation she moved to Colorado and began working at Panorama Orthopedics as a clinical liaison and eventually as an orthopedic technologist. She then went on to attend her Physician Assistant program at Red Rocks Community College and jointly completed her Masters of Medical Science degree through St. Francis University in Loretto, PA. She primarily works with Dr. Patel on the Total Joint and Trauma Teams. Outside of work,  Abby enjoys spending time with her two daughters. She also enjoys hiking, mountain biking, snowboarding, skiing, yoga and swimming.