Kristen Halvorson, PA-C

Kristen Halvorson, PA-C, is the Physician Assistant working with Dr. Zachary Wilt in the Division of Spine Surgery at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute. She has been with Rothman Orthopaedic Institute since August 2022. In this role, she specializes in the evaluation and management of various acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions. 

For her undergraduate education, Kristen attended Eastern University where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training. She then attended Temple University where she obtained a Master of Science in Kinesiology with a concentration in Athletic Training. Lastly, she attended Thomas Jefferson University where she obtained a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. During her time as a student, Kristen earned many academic achievements including the Natural Science Award as well as acceptance into the Iota Tau Alpha Honor Society.

She is now an active member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA). In her role as a board-certified Physician Assistant, Kristen's responsibilities include evaluation and treatment of conditions including orthopaedic injuries and spine-related pain and dysfunction. In addition to evaluating patients in the office, she orders and interprets appropriate laboratory and diagnostic imaging, she performs office procedures including trigger point injections, and she assists Dr. Wilt in the operating room for spine surgeries. She is committed to providing comprehensive care with the goal of enhancing or restoring function and quality of life for patients who have been injured as a result of disease, disorder, or injury.