Katy Kaus, PA-C is a physician assistant in the Spine Neurosurgery department at Swift Spine Institute. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). As a physician assistant, Katy works closely with the spine-trained neurosurgeons, Dr. James Lynch, Dr. Edward Perry, Dr. Shane Abdunnur, and Dr. Richard Price, and assists in clinical and surgical settings.
Katy Kaus, PA-C is a physician assistant in the Spine Neurosurgery department at Swift Spine Institute. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). As a physician assistant, Katy works closely with the spine-trained neurosurgeons, Dr. James Lynch, Dr. Edward Perry, Dr. Shane Abdunnur, and Dr. Richard Price, and assists in clinical and surgical settings.
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Very thorough and answered all my questions thoroughly, in a way I could understand.
(6 days ago)
Mar-2026
Pleasant. Thorough. Efficient. Knowledgeable.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
She is amazing. Takes the time to explain everything and is extremely professional, courteous and a positive person.
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Good listener and attentive to my numerous issues. Sense of humor helps too!
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Very professional, caring and efficient!
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Informative,personal knowledgeable
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
She took the time to answer my questions and was very accommodating to my special needs.
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Kaitlin is intelligent, compassionate and lovely person. She got me a much needed surgery and I am grateful for a new take on life.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Very professional and explained everything very well of my options and went over my X-rays thoroughly. Very friendly and listened to my concerns and answered all my questions.
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Very pleasant and now eligible person
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
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Swift Institute – Reno Copperfield Office
9480 Double Diamond Pkwy Suite 200 Reno, NV 89521
Katy Kaus, PA-C is a physician assistant in the Spine Neurosurgery department at Swift Spine Institute. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). As a physician assistant, Katy works closely with the spine-trained neurosurgeons, Dr. James Lynch, Dr. Edward Perry, Dr. Shane Abdunnur, and Dr. Richard Price, and assists in clinical and surgical settings.
During her Master's Physician Assistant training at the University of St. Francis (USF), Katy completed clinical rotations in orthopedics, internal medicine, general surgery, plastic surgery, emergency medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, behavioral medicine, and obstetrics/gynecology. In addition, Katy earned her bachelor's degree in Biology and Environmental Studies at Washington & Lee University (WLU).
During her medical training, Katy most enjoyed her surgical rotations and assisting in the operating room. In addition to the skills she acquired while first assisting in a variety of surgical sub-specialties, she was also trained in the following procedures: venipuncture, acute and chronic wound care, incision and drainage, joint injection, suturing, bracing, casting, and more.
At the conclusion of her medical training, Katy was inducted into the Pi Alpha National Honor Society for Physician Assistants in recognition of her academic achievement, leadership, and community/professional service.
In her spare time Katy enjoys running, hiking, camping, traveling, painting, and photography. She looks forward to exploring the outdoors of Nevada and the west coast with her husband, and to making Reno her new home.
Very thorough and answered all my questions thoroughly, in a way I could understand.
Pleasant. Thorough. Efficient. Knowledgeable.
She is amazing. Takes the time to explain everything and is extremely professional, courteous and a positive person.
Good listener and attentive to my numerous issues. Sense of humor helps too!
Very professional, caring and efficient!
Informative,personal knowledgeable
She took the time to answer my questions and was very accommodating to my special needs.
Kaitlin is intelligent, compassionate and lovely person. She got me a much needed surgery and I am grateful for a new take on life.
Very professional and explained everything very well of my options and went over my X-rays thoroughly. Very friendly and listened to my concerns and answered all my questions.
Very pleasant and now eligible person