Patrick D Parenzin, PAC

Patrick D Parenzin, PAC

Sports Medicine, Orthopedics, Fracture Program, Spine Program

On staff since December 2007

Children's Title: Physician Assistant

"It is such an honor and privilege to be a part of a child's care and to make a difference serving the rural communities of western Montana. "

  • Biography

    Patrick Parenzin, PA-C, is a Certified Physician Assistant in the department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Seattle Childrens Hospital. Patrick completed his Physician Assistant training at the University of Washington MEDEX program in 2007.  His practice is based out of western Montana with clinics in Missoula, Kalispell and Bozeman.  He holds Physician Assistant licenses in Washington, Montana, Idaho and Alaska for telemedicine outreach.  

    Patrick is a member of the Montana Association of Physician Assistants and American Academy of Physician Assistants. He lectures around the country and holds multiple clinical/affiliate faculty positions between the University of Washington and the University of Montana.  He enjoys the outdoors and spending time with his bride and three boys hunting, fishing and backpacking.

  • Patient Testimonials

  • Awards and Honors

    Award Name Award Description Awarded By Award Date
    Excellence in Teaching University of Washington, MEDEX Northwest 2015
    Preceptor of the Year University of Washington, DNP Program 2013
    Future of MEDEX MEDEX Northwest 2011
    University of Washington Medical Center Employee of the Month University of Washington Medical Center 2004
  • Presentations

    Presentation Title Event Location Date
    Lumps Bumps and Holes in Bone AAPA National Conference, 2021 Virtual May 2021
    Pediatric Upper Extremity Trauma AAPA National Conference, 2020 Nashville, TN (Virtual due to COVID-19 pandemic) May 2020
    Pediatric Lower Extremity Trauma AAPA National Conference, 2020 Nashville, TN (Virtual due to COVID-19 Pandemic) May 2020
    Children come in all shapes and sizes Grand Rounds Community Medical Center, 2019 Missoula, MT Sept. 2019
    Toeing and Bowing in Childrens, Community Children’s Timely Topics, 2019 Missoula, MT Sept. 2019
    Lumps Bumps and Holes in Bone AAPA National Conference, 2019 Denver, CO 2019
    Toeing, Bowing and Flatfeet in Children AAPA National Conference, 2019 Denver, CO 2019
    Pediatric Upper Extremity Trauma Montana Family Medicine Residency, 2018 Missoula, MT 2018
    Pediatric Lower Extremity Trauma AAPA National Conference, 2018 New Orleans, LA 2018
    Pediatric Upper Extremity Trauma AAPA National Conference, 2018 New Orleans, LA 2018
    Pediatric Tumor: Lumps, Bumps and Holes In Bone AAPA National Conference, 2017 Las Vegas, NV 2017
    Pediatric Upper Extremity Trauma AAPA National Conference, 2017 Las Vegas, NV 2017
    Toeing and Bowing AAPA National Conference, 2016 San Antonio, TX May 2016
    Intoeing, Bowed Legs and the Infant Foot The Staheli Conference, 2016 Seattle, WA 2016
    Upper Extremity Trauma: Pearls and Pitfalls Staheli Conference, 2015 Seattle, WA Jan. 2015
    Common Pediatric Fractures Staheli Conference, 2013 Seattle, WA Jan. 2013
    Towing and Bowing Staheli Conference, 2012 Seattle, WA Jan. 2012
    Upper Extremity Staheli Conference, 2011 Seattle, WA Jan. 2011
    Knee and Ankle University of Washington School of Nursing, DNP Seattle, WA Oct. 2010
    MEDEX Board Review: Orthopedics MEDEX Northwest Seattle, WA 2009 - 2013

Overview

Board Certification(s)

Physician Assistant

Medical/Professional School

MEDEX Northwest Physician Assistant Training Program, Seattle, WA
University of Montana-Missoula, Missoula, MT
University of Washington School of Public Health, Seattle, WA

Clinical Interests

Pediatric Fracture and Pediatric Bone Tumor