Kathleen L. Fossen
Rating: 4.9 of 5
( out of 256 reviews )

Kathleen L. Fossen, PA-C, MPAS

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

South Jordan Health Center

South Jordan
801-213-4500
Directions

University Orthopaedic Center

Salt Lake City
801-587-7109
Directions

  • Katie L. Fossen is a Physican’s Assisant (PA) at the University of Utah who exclusively treats hand, wrist and elbow conditions. Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, she has been working in Orthopaedic Surgery since receiving her graduate degree, and has extensive experience in treating hand, wrist, and elbow problems.

    In addition to many common problems affecting the upper extremity, Katie Fossen, PA, also has specific expertise in treating injuries to the hand, wrist, and elbow. She helps to treat urgent and acute problems due to broken bones, tendon lacerations, nerve injuries and trauma. Katie is available to see patients with acute problems on short notice, helping to identify which injuries may need surgery urgently.

    She primarily works in concert with Dr. Andrew Tyser, MD at both the University Orthopaedic Center and the South Jordan Medical Center. Katie performs all aspects of non-surgical upper extremity care including injections, casting, and splinting, and helps to refer patients who may wish to explore surgical options with Dr. Tyser. Together, they help find the best solutions for patients with upper extremity problems, and work as an integrated team.

    Andrew R. Tyser M.D. is an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Utah Hospital and Clinics who exclusively specializes in hand, upper extremity (hand / wrist / forearm / elbow), peripheral nerve, and microvascular surgery.

    Katie Fossen and Dr. Tyser treat common upper extremity disorders such as:

    Carpal tunnel syndrome

    Dupuytren's disease (collagenase/Xiaflex injection, percutaneous needle aponeurotomy, and surgery)

    Trigger finger

    Thumb arthritis

    Cubital tunnel syndrome

    Injuries of the elbow, wrist and hands including:

    Distal Radius Fractures

    Elbow Fractures

    Scaphoid Fractures

    Lacerations to nerves and tendons

    For selected smaller procedures, and based on patient preference, Dr. Tyser commonly performs "wide-awake" surgery--a streamlined experience that can help decrease the time, expense, and inconvenience associated with having hand surgery. This is also known as WALANT (wide-awake, local anesthesia, no tourniquet) surgery.

    Internationally, Dr. Tyser has been involved with multiple service trips to locations such as the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, and Ecuador. He is an active member of Health Volunteers Overseas, and considers care of the underserved both at home and abroad a priority.

    Dr. Tyser received his B.A. in Biology from St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN, his medical degree at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, and completed a residency in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Utah. His fellowship training in Hand and Microvascular Surgery was completed at the Curtis National Hand Center in Baltimore, MD.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

    Patient Rating

    Rating: 4.9 out of 5
    4.9 /5
    ( out of 256 reviews )

    The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.

    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

    Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    August 20, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Excellent patient care, answered all questions in a way that could be understood. Never made to feel I was asking a foolish question, also never felt like I was being rushed.

    August 14, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Very professional about the care I received. She explained everything that would help my issue

    August 11, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Kathleen listens to what you feel and includes you in actions and treatments

    August 07, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    She was very knowledgeable and kind.She explained everything very well.

    August 03, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    She was very professional nice and explained everything to me really enjoyed the visit

    August 03, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    She did a great job at explaining a different treatment option than I thought was going to have to happen. She made me feel so at ease and calm they the entire visit.

    August 02, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    She is great and extremely thorough.

    August 02, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    knowledgeable and helpful. Showed me xrays and comments I hadn't seen in my chart.

    July 13, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
    Rating: 4 out of 5

    She is very professional and knowledgeable.

  • Katie L. Fossen is a Physican’s Assisant (PA) at the University of Utah who exclusively treats hand, wrist and elbow conditions. Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, she has been working in Orthopaedic Surgery since receiving her graduate degree, and has extensive experience in treating hand, wrist, and elbow problems.

    In addition to many common problems affecting the upper extremity, Katie Fossen, PA, also has specific expertise in treating injuries to the hand, wrist, and elbow. She helps to treat urgent and acute problems due to broken bones, tendon lacerations, nerve injuries and trauma. Katie is available to see patients with acute problems on short notice, helping to identify which injuries may need surgery urgently.

    She primarily works in concert with Dr. Andrew Tyser, MD at both the University Orthopaedic Center and the South Jordan Medical Center. Katie performs all aspects of non-surgical upper extremity care including injections, casting, and splinting, and helps to refer patients who may wish to explore surgical options with Dr. Tyser. Together, they help find the best solutions for patients with upper extremity problems, and work as an integrated team.

    Andrew R. Tyser M.D. is an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Utah Hospital and Clinics who exclusively specializes in hand, upper extremity (hand / wrist / forearm / elbow), peripheral nerve, and microvascular surgery.

    Katie Fossen and Dr. Tyser treat common upper extremity disorders such as:

    Carpal tunnel syndrome

    Dupuytren's disease (collagenase/Xiaflex injection, percutaneous needle aponeurotomy, and surgery)

    Trigger finger

    Thumb arthritis

    Cubital tunnel syndrome

    Injuries of the elbow, wrist and hands including:

    Distal Radius Fractures

    Elbow Fractures

    Scaphoid Fractures

    Lacerations to nerves and tendons

    For selected smaller procedures, and based on patient preference, Dr. Tyser commonly performs "wide-awake" surgery--a streamlined experience that can help decrease the time, expense, and inconvenience associated with having hand surgery. This is also known as WALANT (wide-awake, local anesthesia, no tourniquet) surgery.

    Internationally, Dr. Tyser has been involved with multiple service trips to locations such as the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, and Ecuador. He is an active member of Health Volunteers Overseas, and considers care of the underserved both at home and abroad a priority.

    Dr. Tyser received his B.A. in Biology from St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN, his medical degree at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, and completed a residency in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Utah. His fellowship training in Hand and Microvascular Surgery was completed at the Curtis National Hand Center in Baltimore, MD.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Orthopaedics -Advanced Practice Clinician
    Board Certification
    National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

    Education history

    Graduate Training Physician Assistant Studies - Idaho State University M.P.A.S.
    Undergraduate Biological Sciences - University of Nebraska B.S.