Dena R. Pruitt PA-C, MSHS
Medical Specialties
- Orthopedic trauma
- Orthopedics
- Spinal cord injury (SCI)
- Spinal deformity
- Spine and back injury
- Spine surgery
- Spine trauma
- Spine tumors
- Sports medicine
Locations
Languages
- English
About Dena R. Pruitt
Dena Pruitt is a physician assistant practicing alongside the orthopedic surgeons in the Spine and Trauma Clinics at Harborview. She earned her Master's degree in Health Sciences and Physician Assistant studies at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Her interest in orthopedics began as an undergraduate as she earned her bachelor's degree in kinesiology and athletic training.
She believes patients get the best care from a team approach and through open communication. Surgery can be one of the most anxious times in a patient's life and her goal is to help patients understand what to expect before, during and after surgery.
She believes patients get the best care from a team approach and through open communication. Surgery can be one of the most anxious times in a patient's life and her goal is to help patients understand what to expect before, during and after surgery.
Personal Interests
Ms. Pruitt enjoys hiking with her husband and 2 dogs, reading nonfiction and visiting various wine regions.
Education and Training
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George Washington UniversityMedical Education, 2008
Board Certifications
- Physician Assistant, 2008, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant