Kylie Peterman, PA-C

EDUCATION

• Board Certified Physician Assistant with a Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies  - Marshall B. Ketchum University, Fullerton, CA
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA

BACKGROUND

As a Board Certified Physician Assistant, Kylie has a strong foundation in internal medicine and neurosurgery. Her work experience as a Neurosurgical Physician Assistant further expanded her skillset and knowledge of orthopedic and neurological ailments including cervical and lumbar spondylosis, spinal stenosis, trauma injuries to the brain and spine, degenerative processes, and more. This included assessing, diagnosing and implementing treatment plans as well as first-assisting in neurosurgical cases at the Neuroscience and Spine Institute at Providence Mission Hospital and Saddleback Memorial Medical Center.

Kylie takes pride in her ability to work alongside patients as they journey to improve their quality of life through neurosurgical care; This has furthered her passion to improve health and advocate for preventative and rehabilitative care for others, which is what ultimately leading her to sports medicine. 

OUTSIDE OF WORK

As someone who was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, Kylie often traveled to California for its beaches and beautiful weather. She loves living in Southern California where she enjoys spending time at the beach with her firefighter paramedic husband, two toddler boys and their black Labrador retriever. They love playing in the sand, swimming in the pool and spending time with extended family. Kylie has always enjoyed running, and can often be found chasing after her toddlers on their bikes. It is deeply important to her to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle so that she is able to keep up with her boys; It is her goal to help patients do the same with the people who they love.