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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Kaitlin is the best. She is always kind and supportive and really knows what she is doing!
(4 days ago)
Dec-2025
She was a very kind and thorough physician. I would definitely recommend her and the Swift Institute. Thank you
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Pleasant & professional
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
She’s very likable yet professional. She explains things well and is an excellent provider.
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
She is always attentive to my needs. She listens well and creates a plan of action to address my health concerns.
(3 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Kaitlin was caring and kind and took my concerns seriously. She followed up in a timely manner, on an issue that needing further investigation.
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Very informative and extremely nice.
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Really great at listening and explaining everything
(2 months ago)
Oct-2025
Great bed side manner!!! Katy always listens to you and doesn’t just assume what is wrong. She really cares about her patients!!! ❤️
(2 months ago)
Sep-2025
PA Kaus is so professional, easy to talk with and understand . I like her candor and delivery of information
(5 months ago)
Jul-2025
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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.
Kaitlin is the best. She is always kind and supportive and really knows what she is doing!
She was a very kind and thorough physician. I would definitely recommend her and the Swift Institute. Thank you
Pleasant & professional
She’s very likable yet professional. She explains things well and is an excellent provider.
She is always attentive to my needs. She listens well and creates a plan of action to address my health concerns.
Kaitlin was caring and kind and took my concerns seriously. She followed up in a timely manner, on an issue that needing further investigation.
Very informative and extremely nice.
Really great at listening and explaining everything
Great bed side manner!!! Katy always listens to you and doesn’t just assume what is wrong. She really cares about her patients!!! ❤️
PA Kaus is so professional, easy to talk with and understand . I like her candor and delivery of information