Kristie Nelson, PA-C earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology from New Mexico State University and then went on to earn her Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies from Northern Arizona University right here in Flagstaff. She worked for 5 years working in private practice orthopedics and is excited to join the InstantOrtho team. Kristie earned a myriad of experience in orthopedics, including work as a surgical first assist in trauma cases, sports medicine, fracture care, and amputations.
Kristie Nelson, PA-C earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology from New Mexico State University and then went on to earn her Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies from Northern Arizona University right here in Flagstaff. She worked for 5 years working in private practice orthopedics and is excited to join the InstantOrtho team. Kristie earned a myriad of experience in orthopedics, including work as a surgical first assist in trauma cases, sports medicine, fracture care, and amputations.
Kristie Nelson, PA-C earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology from New Mexico State University and then went on to earn her Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies from Northern Arizona University right here in Flagstaff. She worked for 5 years working in private practice orthopedics and is excited to join the InstantOrtho team.
Kristie earned a myriad of experience in orthopedics, including work as a surgical first assist in trauma cases, complex total joint replacements and revisions, sports medicine, fracture care, and amputations. She has evaluated new patients/injuries, managed postoperative patients, wound/incision care, application of braces, suturing and is also proficient with various injection types for all joints, including steroid, visco, and PRP.
Kristie strongly believes in patient education so that her patients can make informed decisions about their treatment. She seeks to treat all of her patients as she would want her own family members to be treated.
Born and raised in Farmington, New Mexico, Kristie enjoys being active (weight lifting) and spending time with her husband, my son, and dog. She also enjoys traveling to the northern parts of Arizona for hiking.
Really awesome physician assistant
Gosh what a godsend. I injured my knee randomly last week and visited the ER where nothing really materialized. It was so easy to get an appointment and she zeroed in on what she thought might be the issue. An MRI has been ordered and we will go from there. It just feels good to have somewhat of a plan. Everyone there was super nice and efficient at getting you in and out. Thank you so much.
Great bedside manner and explanation for condition and treatment options.
Friendly, knowledgeable, would see her again
I enjoyed Kristie's attitude and all information she provided for me She was very kind and gentle I would definitely see her again
She was amazing! Went over everything with me and was very helpful. Answered all my questions. Would see her again!
Kristie was very informative and kind. I didn’t feel rushed and appreciated her patience.
Concise and cordial. Good segue for my next exam
Very nice job
Very kind