
Claire Rathburn, PA-C

Claire Rathburn, PA-C

ABOUT
Claire is an accomplished physician assistant with over 10 years of experience in family practice. Claire brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to VIE to ensure that patients receive comprehensive and personalized care, tailored to their unique needs. She is enthusiastic about minimally invasive procedures and values working with the entire care team to ensure continuity of care.
Outside of work, Claire enjoys reading, spending time with her husband and their two children, and spending time at the cabin. Prior to embarking on her medical career, Claire spent a decade working as an IT consultant. This blend of experiences has equipped her with strong problem-solving skills, a keen eye for detail, and a disciplined work ethic that she applies to her medical practice. Driven by a genuine desire to help others, she made a seamless transition into the medical field, combining her technical expertise with her passion for providing compassionate healthcare.
Clinical Interest
Non-healing wounds, ulcers, chronic venous insufficiency
Certifications
National Commission on Certification of Physician
Education
Masters Degree
Master of Science in PA Studies
Augsburg University
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Undergraduate Degree
B.S. Biology, Iowa State University
Hospital & Surgery Center Affiliations
M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital
M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital
Professional Societies & Organizations
American Academy of Physician Associates, current member and former board member
Minnesota Academy of PAs, member
Society of Interventional Radiology, member
Publications
1. Curt J. Thompson, Claire Daly (Rathburn), et al. Insertion Element IS3-Based PCR Method for Subtyping Escherichia coli O157:H7. American Society for Microbiology May 1998:1180–1184