Meet Kristi Raudy, PA – Interventional Pain Care

Kristi Raudy, PA, brings a unique blend of clinical expertise, leadership, and service-driven care to Touchstone Pain Center. With an extensive background in military medicine and advanced clinical training, Kristi is dedicated to delivering thoughtful, patient-centered pain care. Her diverse experience allows her to approach complex pain conditions with a comprehensive, disciplined, and compassionate perspective focused on improving patient outcomes and quality of life.

Kristi Raudy, or “Rowdy,” got her start in life in Chugiak, Alaska. She joined the Alaska Air Guard in 1999 and served as a weapons loader on HH-60 Pavehawks, a medic, and a command-and-control operator for NORAD. In 2013, she crossed “The Blue Line” and was commissioned as a Logistics Readiness Officer. Her distinguished military career includes a deployment to Afghanistan supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in 2003, a humanitarian mission for Operation Khaan Quest in Mongolia in 2009, and a state activation for wildfires in Josephine County, Oregon, in 2020.

Kristi earned her second bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington Physician Assistant Program in 2016. She then obtained her master’s in physician assistant studies from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 2022 and her Doctorate in Physician Assistant from Touro University in 2024. With over 25 years of service, Kristi continues to serve with the Oregon National Guard at the 173rd Fighter Wing in Klamath Falls, Oregon. She is also Flight Surgeon trained as of 2022, with extensive experience in PM&R, neurosurgery, primary care, and emergency medicine.

Outside of her military career and professional life, Kristi enjoys hiking, biking, skiing, farming, fishing, and spending time with her family.

Kristi is passionate about serving patients with integrity, respect, and a strong commitment to excellence. She values clear communication, patient education, and collaborative care, empowering individuals to take an active role in their treatment. Kristi is proud to serve the Southern Oregon community and remains dedicated to helping patients regain function, manage pain, and return to the activities they enjoy most.