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Biography
Caitlyn Ellis, PA-C, is a dedicated Physician Assistant specializing in pediatric orthopedics at OrthoCarolina. She works alongside Dr. Christian Clark across several clinic locations, helping children and adolescents recover from injuries and return to the activities they love. Caitlyn enjoys the collaborative, dynamic nature of pediatric care and is especially passionate about supporting young patients through treatment and rehabilitation.
A native of Greensboro, NC, Caitlyn earned her Bachelor’s in Exercise and Sport Science from UNC Chapel Hill, where she was a cheerleader for the Tar Heels and had the unforgettable experience of cheering court side during an NCAA men’s basketball championship win. She later completed her Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Wake Forest School of Medicine, where she earned honors for leadership and global health engagement. Caitlyn’s early clinical experience includes work as an orthopedic technician and nursing assistant, and her love for pediatric orthopedics stems from her commitment to helping kids heal and thrive. As part of the PA Fellowship faculty, she enjoys mentoring new providers and sharing her passion for compassionate, team-based care.
Outside of work, Caitlyn enjoys reading, exercising, and traveling to visit family and friends. She also loves learning about the wide range of sports and activities her young patients are involved in—especially as they inspire her with their energy and determination.
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Charlotte, NC 28277
Belmont, NC 28012
Charlotte, NC 28207
Suite D
Pineville, NC 28134
- Wake Forest School of Medicine - Master of Medical Science, Physician Assistant Studies
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelor of Arts, Exercise and Sports Science
- Member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
- Member of the North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants (NCAPA)
- Student Engagement Chair
- Member and Student Engagement Chair of the Katherine Anderson Society of the Student Academy of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (SAAAPA)
LEADERSHIP & RECOGNITION
- Preceptorships
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC
- Obstetrics/Gynecology, A Women’s View, Hickory, NC & Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC
- Colorectal Surgery, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC
- Cardiology, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC
- Family Medicine, WFHN Asheboro Family Physicians, Asheboro, NC
- Emergency Medicine, WFBH High Point Emergency Department, High Point, NC
- Internal Medicine, WFBH Lexington Medical Center Hospital Medicine, Lexington, NC
- Orthopedics, OrthoCarolina, Charlotte, NC
- Behavioral Health, Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Kernersville, NC
- Pediatrics, WFHN Pediatrics-Premier, High Point, NC
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
- Delivering Equal Access to Care Clinic (DEAC), Wake Forest School of Medicine, 2019- present
- Sexual Health Awareness Group (SHAG), Wake Forest School of Medicine, 2020-present
- Girls on the Run!, Suder Montessori Magnet, September 2018-December 2018
- Pediatric Emergency Department and Inpatient Unit Volunteer, UNC Hospitals, October 2015- May 2017
- Samaritan Health Clinic, Samaritan Health Center February 2017- September 2017
- Women’s Birth and Wellness Center June 2017-July 2017
- Physician Assistant Certified by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants, 2003-present
- Basic Cardiac Life Support & Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Registered Orthopedic Technologist
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Wake Forest Interprofessional Leaders in Healthcare: 2020-2021
- Wake Forest Global Health Certificate Program: 2020-2021
- Mary and Elliot Wood Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship: 2013-2017
Presentations
- Factors affecting suicidal behavior among immigrants and ethnic minorities in the United States, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, 2021
- Hepatorenal Syndrome, Lexington Medical Center, 2021
