Christa Purdum, PA-C was raised in Warrenton, Virginia. She attended Virginia Tech and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. in Human Development. She received her Master of Physician Assistant degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School. Christa works under the supervision of our physicians to evaluate and treat many types of gastrointestinal disorders. Her clinical interests include women's issues in gastroenterology and acid peptic disorders with an emphasis on patient education. In her spare time Christa enjoys traveling, arts and crafts, and spending time with her family. She is excited to work in Northern Virginia and serve the medical needs of her local community.