Kellie Kozak, PA

Kellie Kozak is a physician assistant with training in public health, as well as, clinical research. She received a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from Southern Methodist University (SMU) in 2005. Upon graduation from SMU, Kellie attended the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health in Little Rock, Arkansas where she obtained her Master in Public Health (MPH) with a specialization in Health Behavior and Health Education in 2007. She is a member of the 2008 National Board of Public Health Examiners Certified in Public Health (CPH) charter class. The charter class was the initial group to become board-certified in public health after passing the newly developed CPH exam. After graduation, Kellie spent time working as a clinical research coordinator.

In 2012, she moved to Fort Worth, TX to attend the University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC) physician assistant program. During her training, she had the opportunity to travel to Malawi, Africa, to further her study of malaria and dengue, as well as infectious diseases, including HIV and TB. She graduated with a Master's in Physician Assistant Studies from UNTHSC in 2015. Kellie worked in internal medicine for several years before following her interest in allergic conditions into the field of allergy and immunology.

In her free time, Kellie enjoys spending time with family and friends, running, learning new languages, reading, and traveling. She is a member of the Texas Academy of Physician Assistants (TAPA), the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), and Pi Alpha, the national physician assistant honor society.