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Heather Austin is a certified physician assistant. She completed her master’s degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. Heather received her Bachelor of Science in biology and pre-med at Union College in Lincoln, NE. Heather has been a PA for over 30 years, originally working in Orthopedics for 10 years, where she worked with multiple sports teams as well as the US Ski Team. After leaving Orthopaedics, Heather transitioned to thoracic, vascular, and cardiac surgery for the past 21 years, which is her true passion. She currently practices in Denver, CO and is completing her DMSc.
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