Kristine Gradisher, PA-C
Practice: The CORE Institute
Specialty: Physician Assistant, Orthopedics
Office locations: Phoenix, AZ
Kristine Gradisher, PA-C, is a certified physician assistant working alongside Dr. Theresa Pak. Prior to joining The CORE Institute, Kristine gained experience as a physician assistant, medical scribe, clinical research coordinator, phlebotomist, ABA therapist, and teaching assistant. Through these roles, she developed expertise in patient care, assisted with procedures, supported clinical research, and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams.
Kristine Gradisher, PA-C, is a certified physician assistant working alongside Dr. Theresa Pak. Prior to joining The CORE Institute, Kristine gained experience as a physician assistant, medical scribe, clinical research coordinator, phlebotomist, ABA therapist, and teaching assistant. Through these roles, she developed expertise in patient care, assisted with procedures, supported clinical research, and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams.
Kristine Gradisher, PA-C, is a certified physician assistant working alongside Dr. Theresa Pak.
Prior to joining The CORE Institute, Kristine gained experience as a physician assistant, medical scribe, clinical research
coordinator, phlebotomist, ABA therapist, and teaching assistant. Through these roles, she developed expertise in patient
care, assisted with procedures, supported clinical research, and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams.
Kristine earned her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Franklin Pierce University and her Master of Physiological
Science from the University of Arizona, where she focused on computational and experimental neuroscience. She also holds
a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a Pre-Med emphasis from Arizona State University and an Associate of Arts in
Psychology from Northern Wyoming Community College.

Kristine l great listener answered all our questions was very gentle when she took out my stitches. Comes across is very confident, which was very helpful for me.
Great attitude and by far has made me feel the most comfortable about my surgery with core so far
Very nice and professional Got all my questions answered Excellent service
Outstanding. Very professional.
Best orthodontist I've ever been to. Very pleasant. Straight forward with answers. I'm glad I such a good Dr.
Was very intune with my questions and answered all of them she was informative and eased things up about the surgery, great job!
I was very pleased with Kristine's knowledge and her help with preparing me for my upcoming shoulder surgery. She was very professional & thorough in the Pre-op appointment and had answers all of my questions. Also, she has assured me that I'm in good hands with Dr. Pak & herself in the process of my Reversed Shoulder Replacement Surgery. I highly recommend them both!
Kristine was very knowledgeable. She answered all of my questions and concerns. I felt very comfortable.
Very helpful. Hadn't considered replacement surgery and she explained it well.
Kristine is an awesome PA, extremely nice, caring and concerned. She listens well and offers plenty of helpful and supportive information. A role model for professional health care providers.