Tanya Fernandez PA PA-C

Summary

• Tanya Fernandez is a Physician Assistant based in Aurora, CO, specializing in pediatrics. Tanya completed education at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus from 2002 to 2005. Currently, employed as an Associate Program Director and Associate Professor at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus's PA Program, where she has worked since 2016. She also sees patients one day a week at Children's Hospital Colorado Young Mother's Clinic since 2020. Fernandez has previously worked in roles at Children's Hospital Colorado Outpatient Pavilion, Owl Creek Medical, MCPN, and Salud Family Health Centers. Published works include contributions to The Journal of Physician Assistant Education and several guides related to child healthcare. Recognized with multiple honors, including the President's Excellence in Teaching Award from the University of Colorado in 2025 and PA Educator of the Year from the Colorado Academy of Physician Assistants in 2022.