Lygia Plioplis, MPAS, PA-C

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Originally from Brazil, Lygia relocated to the United States shortly after completing high school to pursue higher education. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Union Adventist University in Lincoln, Nebraska, followed by a Master of Physician Assistant Studies in 2008. With over 16 years of experience in orthopedics, she has specialized primarily in upper extremity care while working at Prairie Orthopaedics and Plastic Surgery in Lincoln, NE. In the fall of 2023, Lygia’s family moved to Fort Collins when her husband accepted a position at Colorado State University. 

Qualifications

  • Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies

Education

  • Masters Degree
    • Union Adventist University
  • Undergraduate Degree
    • Union Adventist University