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ST. PAUL, Minn. (10/29/26) - Kelly Dziedzic, PA-C, joined Gillette Children’s in October as a physician assistant on the orthopedics team, including acute orthopedics. Dziedzic brings more than 20 years of experience in orthopedic care, with a focus on acute orthopedic injuries and fractures.
Most recently, Dziedzic served as an orthopedic trauma physician assistant at Twin Cities Orthopedics in Edina and Burnsville, Minnesota, from 2019 through 2025. In that role, Dziedzic managed complex trauma injuries, fractures, and septic joints, provided emergency department consultations, and led inpatient rounding and post-operative care coordination. Earlier in her career, Dziedzic practiced at Summit Orthopedics and Western Orthopedics in Waconia, Minnesota, where clinical work included surgical first assist, casting and splinting, and joint injections.
Dziedzic earned a Master of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska Medical Center and a Bachelor of Science in athletic training from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Dziedzic is a certified physician assistant and earned her certification in athletic training, bringing a rehabilitation perspective to orthopedic care.
“As an orthopedic provider, I value being part of a treatment team that is dedicated to helping patients return to activities they enjoy,” says Dziedzic. “I strive to provide passionate care by making every patient feel cared for and have a clear understanding of their diagnosis and treatment plan.”
Dziedzic received the advanced practice provider (APP) Excellence Award at Fairview Ridges in 2024 and served on the APP Council at Fairview Southdale from 2022 to 2024. Dziedzic also mentored incoming physician assistants and is a member of the American Academy of Physician Associates.
At Gillette, Dziedzic cares for patients with acute orthopedics injuries and fractures. Dziedzic sees patients at Gillette’s St. Paul clinic.
Learn more about Kelly Dziedzic, PA-C, and her approach to care on er provider profile, and explore the conditions and care available at Gillette Children’s.
