Crystal Shirek, PA-C

A physician assistant in women's health

​Crystal Farrand has always had a strong interest in science and a passion for helping others. When a family member had medical issues, she saw the team of medical professionals working together firsthand and wanted to be part of a similar team to give back.

"I was drawn to Women’s Health and caring for women. Working in OBGYN provides me the opportunity to care for women through all walks of life," she said.

Crystal will be working with any ailment a woman may face in primary care. She also provides prenatal, postpartum, contraceptive management and preventative care such as cervical and breast cancer screenings.

Forming a relationship with her patients is important to Crystal. "My goal is to treat the patient, not the diagnosis," she said. Crystal wants to listen to patient needs to build trust and learn about the whole person sitting in front of her.

"Sometimes you have to be an investigator and dig deeper. I encourage people to ask me questions and use me as a resource to get the best care they can," she said.

Crystal earned a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology-Exercise and Movement Science and completed her master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Spending time with family and friends is important to Crystal. She loves traveling, staying active in the outdoors, crafting, and reading.

Speaks: English