She graduated from Samuel Merritt University in 2002 with her Masters of Physician Assistant degree and is board certified. Kate fell in love with vascular surgery while still in school and during rotations. She practiced in a busy Vascular Surgery practice in California from 2002 to 2012. After having a child, Kate moved to Washington and worked for MultiCare/Pulse Vascular Surgery from 2013-2018. Kate joined Sound Vascular and Vein in March 2018 and has enjoyed practicing alongside Dr. Omar Dorzi, MD as well as learning new procedures and techniques with Dr. Peter Gregory, MD.