Rita Hintz attended Penn State University, and completed her Physician Assistant degree at Hahnemann Medical College in Philadelphia. Being a 1980 graduate, she has extensive experience in multiple medical specialties, as well as clinical research. Ms Hintz first worked with Colorado Allergy and Asthma Centers in 1996, but was interrupted by overseas tours of duty with the Foreign Service. After 10 years, which included work in American Embassies in Latin America and the Middle East, she rejoined Colorado Allergy and Asthma Centers in 2008.
Physician Assistants are specially trained to take care of a variety of diseases under the supervision of a physician. PA’s are required to take a national certification exam every six years, and to accumulate over one hundred hours of continuing medical education every two years. Rita strongly believes in a team concept, working with physicians and clinical staff to deliver the best medical care possible. She feels that patient understanding and education play a vital role in optimal care, and welcomes questions from her patients.
