Cindy Pfeiff, PA-C, MPA

Cindy Pfeiff began working in orthopaedic surgery in 1990.  She joined Oakland Bone and Joint Specialists in 1995 and became the group’s first physician assistant.

Cindy was drawn to the field of orthopaedic medicine when she entered college at UC Davis, where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in biological sciences in 1994.  During her undergraduate years, she worked as a medical assistant for Davis Orthopedic and Sports Medicine.  After graduating from UC Davis, she returned to the Bay Area and in 1996, was hired by Dr. Roger Mann who further inspired her interest in orthopaedic surgery.  In 1999, she enrolled in the physician assistant program at Samuel Merritt College in Oakland, CA, where she earned her Masters degree and national certification as a physician assistant in 2001.

Cindy works predominantly with Dr. Caldwell and together they treat a variety of sports medicine injuries to the knee and shoulder, in addition to performing total knee, hip and shoulder replacements.  Cindy also assists Dr. Sara Edwards as her practice continues to grow.

An interesting note about Cindy is that, not only is she a PA for this practice, she is also a patient.  Her lifelong passion for sports, especially basketball, has led to multiple injuries.  Her most recent ACL tear was reconstructed by Dr. Caldwell and she has successfully returned to the court.