Physician Assistant, Provider

Patricia Kathleen Jeys is a physician assistant provider at BHC. She completed a BS in art, political science, and biology at Colorado Mesa State University and an MS in physician assistant studies  at the University of Utah. She is a board-certified cytotechnologist and practices at BHC as a PA diagnosing, treating, and supervising research projects related to ME/CFS, FM and related comorbidities.

Jeys moved from the east coast at an early age and after a diverse undergraduate experience she certified in cytotechnology, teaching at two different institutions. She became committed to a deeper clinical engagement and pursued studies in Utah to become a physician assistant. Jeys is active in her professional associations and a frequent lecturer at related CME events.
  

Education and Training

Personal Statement

I am presently practicing as a physician assistant at BHC, where we specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and research of ME/CFS, FM and related comorbidities.

I grew up in the South (in Florida and Tennessee), and moved out West years ago. I have worked in medical settings (mostly hospitals) beginning at age 18. After getting a BS majoring in art, political science, and biology, I became a nationally and internationally board-certified cytotechnologist, a type of medical technologist specializing in microscopic cell pathology, and taught cytotechnology students and pathology residents in two programs, one in Colorado, and at the University of Utah.

After deciding to change careers so that I could be more directly involved as a clinician,  I went back to school to get my MS degree in Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Utah. I have always been fascinated by illnesses that are difficult to define and diagnose and feel very honored and privileged to have been involved in the care of our wonderful and brave patients at BHC for the past 15 years.

I am married and have four unique and amazing kids, four grandkids, and am a dog mom to a retired sheep dog.  I have a consuming interest in textile arts and reading (especially science fiction), gardening, and travelling.
 

Positions and Honors

Research Experience

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