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Emily Kistler, P.A
Emily Kistler, PA Physician Assistant

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.

Orthopaedic Spine Surgery
  • Orthopaedics at UCI Health — Irvine

    19200 Jamboree Road, Suite 4100
    Irvine, CA 92612

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  • UCI Medical Center

    101 The City Drive South
    Pavillion III, BLDG 29 A

    Orange, CA 92868

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  • UCI Health Orthopaedic &
    Sports Medicine Center

    1640 Newport Blvd.
    Suite 100

    Costa Mesa, CA 92627

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  • UCI Health — Laguna Hills

    23961 Calle de la Magdalena,
    Suite 200

    Laguna Hills, CA 92653

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  • UCI Health – Tustin

    1451 Irvine Blvd.
    Tustin, CA 92780

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Useful Links

  • American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Cervical Spine Research Society
  • Scolliosis Research Society
  • The International Society For the Study Of the Lumbar Spine
  • North American Spine Society
  • Orthopaedic Trauma Association
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