Patricia Lightfoot Professional PA-C

Patricia Lightfoot is a Physician Assistant with more than six years’ experience in bariatrics. She has first-hand experience assisting in the operating room, performs hospital rounds, evaluating patients prior to surgery in preparation for a successful surgery. After surgery, Patricia follows each patient closely, providing nutrition and exercise guidance as well as managing medical issues.

At previous bariatric centers, Patricia first assisted in the operating room on all bariatric cases as well as general surgery. She was the Bariatric Coordinator and assisted in the development of other Centers of Excellence as well as leading support groups.

Patricia’s philosophy of care is the patient-provider relationship is that of a “TEAM” to constantly improve the patient’s health, quality and quantity of life.

Patricia attended Oregon health Sciences University. She is an avid skier and cyclist, competing in Olympic trials.

• Specialties – General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery
• Began practicing in 2001
• Speaks English and Spanish
• Board Certification – NCCPA
• Professional Memberships – NCCPA, WAPA