Rachel Passow, PA-C
- Position: Physician Assistant to Dr. Lauren Matteini
About Rachel
Rachel is a licensed, board-certified physician assistant who works alongside Dr. Lauren Matteini in the treatment and prevention of orthopedic spine conditions and injuries.
As a physician assistant, Rachel evaluates and treats patients independently and assists in surgical cases. She regularly orders and interprets X-rays in the clinic and coordinates advanced imaging—such as MRI and CT scans—when necessary to support comprehensive patient care.
She holds both Basic and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certifications from the American Heart Association and has completed specialized training in pain management and opioid prescribing.
Outside of her clinical work, Rachel enjoys spending time with her new dog and experimenting with different cooking & baking recipes!
- College
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Bachelor of Science
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN
- Medical School
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Masters of Physician Assistant Studies
University of Wisconsin
La Crosse, WI
Physician assistants are versatile clinicians in our practice. They can perform physical examinations, diagnose and treat orthopedic injuries, order and interpret lab tests, perform minor procedures, assist in surgery, and provide patient education. They extend the ability of our surgeons to care for our patients. PA-C is an acronym for Physician Assistant–Certified, meaning they have their own medical licenses and have passed the Physician Assistant National Certifying exam, among other requirements, before receiving the medical license designation “PA-C”.