Whitney Stannard, PA-C, is a physician assistant at Avita MD, caring for adults at our Los Gatos office.
About Whitney Stannard
Whitney Stannard is a dedicated and compassionate Physician Assistant who believes every patient deserves care that is both clinically excellent and deeply personal. She strives to make each visit a partnership, where patients feel listened to, understood, and empowered in their health journey.
Whitney earned her B.A. in Biology from Willamette University, followed by dual Master’s degrees in Biomedical Sciences and Public Health from Tufts University. She then completed her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Stanford University.
Her background blends rigorous medical training with a holistic approach that recognizes health as the balance of physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Whether she’s managing chronic conditions or helping patients achieve wellness goals, Whitney’s care is grounded in empathy, respect, and evidence-based medicine.
- Board certification
- NCCPA
- Education & training
- Willamette University (B.A. Biology); Tufts University (M.S. Public Health); Tufts University (M.S. Biomedical Sciences); Stanford University (M.S. Physician Assistant Studies)
- Highlights
- Co-author of peer-reviewed research in bacteriophage therapy and microbiology
- Offices
- Los Gatos