
Emily Kistler, PA Physician Assistant
Emily Kistler was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago. She graduated cum laude from Villanova University with a Bachelor of Science. Emily went on to pursue her career in medicine and earned a Master of Medical Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies at Midwestern University in Illinois. Upon graduating, Emily specialized in orthopedic spine surgery and worked as the head PA for an orthopedic spine surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. She moved to Denver in 2023 to become part of the Panorama Orthopedics and Spine team working as the lead PA for an orthopedic spine surgeon. In the summer of 2025, Emily and her husband moved to Orange County just in time to welcome their first child in the fall of 2025. Outside of work, Emily enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, snowboarding, reading, and trying new restaurants with friends and family.
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Orthopaedics at UCI Health — Irvine
19200 Jamboree Road, Suite 4100
Irvine, CA 92612 -
UCI Medical Center
101 The City Drive South
Pavillion III, BLDG 29 A
Orange, CA 92868 -
UCI Health Orthopaedic &
Sports Medicine Center1640 Newport Blvd.
Suite 100
Costa Mesa, CA 92627 -
UCI Health — Laguna Hills
23961 Calle de la Magdalena,
Suite 200
Laguna Hills, CA 92653 -
UCI Health – Tustin
1451 Irvine Blvd.
Tustin, CA 92780






