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Kristen Cellary, Physician Assistant, Philadelphia, PA

Kristen Cellary PA DMSc, MPH, MSPAS, PA-C


Neurosurgery Physician Assistant

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  • 3400 Spruce StFl 3Philadelphia, PA 19104

  • Phone+1 215-662-3487

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Summary

  • Kristen Cellary is a Philadelphia-based Physician Assistant specializing in neurosurgery. She completed her education with a Masters of Public Health from Thomas Jefferson University, a Physician Assistant program at the University of the Sciences, and a Doctorate of Medical Science from Virginia University of Lynchburg. She has been practicing as a Physician Assistant at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania since 2016 and serves as faculty at Arcadia University as of 2023. Cellary has published several articles, including contributions to the Pennsylvania Neurosurgical Society. Her notable achievements include a nomination for the Advanced Practice Provider Education Award from Penn Medicine in 2024.

Education & Training

  • Virginia University of Lynchburg
    Virginia University of LynchburgDoctorate of Medical Science, 2021 - 2022
  • University of the Sciences
    University of the SciencesPhysician Assistant, 2016
  • Thomas Jefferson University
    Thomas Jefferson UniversityMasters of Public Health, 2012 - 2013

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Nominated for the Advanced Practice Provider Education Award Penn Medicine, 2024

Professional Memberships

Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • It’s Not Like It’s Brain Surgery: A Clinical Review of Neurosurgical Post-Operative Care  
    Kristen Cellary, Lynchburg Journal of Medical Science, 8/1/2022

Abstracts/Posters

  • Development of an Intra-Operative Hair Cleansing Protocol following Cranial Procedures: A Quality Improvement Initiative
    Cellary K, Connolly P, Pennsylvania Neurosurgical Society, 7/18/2025
  • The development of operating room observation days for new nurses within the neuroscience education model to enhance post-operative care
    Kristen Cellary, Pennsylvania Neurosurgical Society, 6/20/2024
  • A model for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Educational Curriculum to optimize performance of the neurosurgery service line in both academic and community settings...
    Cellary K, Connolly P, Choudhri O, Aponte R, Castano A, Mueller K, Pennsylvania Neurosurgical Society, 6/18/2023
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Lectures

  • ERAS 
    Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes; Camden, NJ
  • The Brain: Nursing Our Most Valuable Organ 
    Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes; Camden, NJ - 5/2025
  • Spine: It’s Got Your Back 
    Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes; Camden, NJ - 5/2025
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