Kristen Donaldson, PA

Background

Kristen Donaldson, PA-C, is a physician assistant with a strong background in breast surgery. She has worked closely with multidisciplinary teams to support patients with benign and malignant breast conditions, from initial diagnosis to follow-up care. She is a member of the Breast Surgical Oncology team at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University on the Clifton campus. She earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia in 1999 before beginning her healthcare career as a paramedic. She later graduated from Emory University's Physician Assistant Program in 2007.

After starting her career in emergency medicine, Ms. Donaldson transitioned to breast surgical oncology in 2013, after helping her best friend navigate breast cancer. She is committed to delivering exceptional patient care and is thrilled to return to Emory University and be a part of Emory Healthcare and the Winship Cancer Institute team.

Titles & Roles

• Physician Assistant, Breast Surgery

  Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Board Certifications

• Physician Assistant

  National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, 2026

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