Biography

Catherine Birchall, PA-C

Catherine was raised in the Central Valley and graduated from Clovis West High School in 1991. She continued her education at the University of California, Davis where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology in 1996. After several years of patient care in the clinical setting, she returned to UC Davis where she completed the Physician Assistant Program in 2005.

Catherine has had the opportunity to specialize in orthopaedics with Dr. Steven Thaxter since completing her education and training. She works in the clinical practice as well as assists in surgery.

Catherine is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and licensed by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs Physician Assistant Committee. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and California Academy of Physician Assistants.

Catherine resides in Fresno with her husband and high school sweetheart, Isaac. They have 3 children, Mackenzie, Brayden and Nolan. She enjoys the company of her friends and family in her spare time.