Kristie joined Gastroenterology Associates in August 2018. She brings more than ten years of experience as a gastroenterology physician assistant to the practice. Previously, she was a physician assistant with a gastroenterology practice in the Charlotte region caring for patients at four hospitals. Kristie also served as a medical assistant with an internal medicine practice in Statesville. Kristie is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and licensed in the state of North Carolina. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Kristie earned her undergraduate degree in biology from Elon University and a Master of Medical Science Physician Assistant degree from Wake Forest University.