Christa Franz, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant at Valley Medical Center and UW Medical Center and a UW teaching associate of Surgery.

Christa provides care to patients with disorders of the lungs, chest, esophagus and airways. As a thoracic surgery physician assistant, she is dedicated to providing comprehensive and personalized care to every patient. She is honored by the opportunity to be involved in patients’ lives and medical care. Franz received her medical education at Midwestern University in Illinois. Her educational background is in Biology and Kinesiology. She also enjoys distance running, cycling and photography.