Eleanor H. Garretson, PA

Eleanor Garretson is a certified physician assistant who specializes in all facets of orthopedic medicine including spine, foot and ankle, and pediatrics. She serves patients of all ages, from infancy through adolescence to adult patients.

Garretson is originally from Southern Maryland. She stayed local to the DMV area where she obtained her bachelor’s degree in athletic training from James Madison University. She then began working in sports medicine in the academic and physical therapy settings, which fueled her desire to further her medical career. She later obtained her master’s degree in Clinic Exercise Physiology from the University of Miami and then her master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Nova Southeastern University.

Outside of her career, she enjoys the outdoors.  When she is not gardening, she is playing volleyball, running in the park, or out on a boat. She stays active in the community, and lends a helping hand when needed. She has been a member of the UVA Orthopedics team since 2019.