Katie Conrath has joined Grand Junction Gastroenterology as a physician assistant.

“It’s great to be practicing in Western Colorado,” Conrath said. “The area has top-notch medical care, but without all of the headaches you find in a big city. It’s truly the best of both worlds.” 

Conrath brings to her latest position more than five years of experience in gastroenterology and hepatology. She’s a nationally certified physician assistance and member of the Colorado and American Academy of Physician Assistants. She holds a bachelor’s degree in biology and master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Rocky Mountain College in Montana.

“Katie is a breath of fresh air and is very knowledgable. I have no doubt our patients are going to love her,” said Dr. Phillip Sargers, a gastroenterologist at Grand Junction Gastroenterology.

Grand Junction Gastroenterology is located at1035 Wellington Ave. For more information, call 242-6600 or visit www.gjgastro.com.