Patricia Connor is a third generation native Denverite. A graduate of Machebuef High School and CSU, Pat received her Master's of Science degree from the Child Health Associate/Physician Assistant Program at the University of Colorado School of Medicine in 1982. She is board certified by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants. Pat joined Southeast Denver Pediatrics in 2000 after practicing in general Pediatrics, adolescent medicine and college student health in both Denver and Fort Collins.

Pat has been involved in Physician Assistant issues with the American Academy of Physician Assistants including chair of the Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and a council member of the Professional Practice Council. Pat's interests include yoga, hiking, reading, travel, walking her dog Comet and spending time with extended family in Colorado.