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Kristen L. Rider, PA-C

General Surgery

"Good care begins with good listening."

Primary Clinic: Meriter Specialty Clinic

202 S. Park Street, Level 2
Madison, WI 53715
(608) 417-5454

Hospital Affiliations

Madison Surgery Center
Meriter Hospital

Education and Board Certification

2011, Prior Affiliation, UW Hospital and Clinics
2010, Undergraduate Education, Univ of Wisconsin Physician Assistant Program
National Certification, Nat'l Commission on Cert of Physician Assistants

Medical Interests

Kristen works closely with Meriter's surgery team. She assists during surgery and provides clinic coverage.

Medical Philosophy

As a Physician Assistant, Kristen believes in spending time with her patients and establishing a high level of rapport with them. She finds that open communication is the key to gaining her patients’ trust. Kristen takes the time to listen and address her patients’ concerns and health issues. She considers her diverse career background an asset because she understands the pressures and time constraints of her patients.

Personal Interests

Kristen is a lifelong Madisonian and is pleased to be working for its community hospital. She enjoys golfing with her husband and is active in supporting their daughters’ hobbies which include figure skating, playing the violin and dance.

Meriter Medical Group Provider:  Yes