Robert Paxton, PA-C, M.P.A.S.

Robert Paxton, PA-C, M.P.A.S.Marquette University

Physician Assistant Studies, Room 447

MilwaukeeWI53201United States of America(414) 288-0602robert.paxton@marquette.edu

Interim Program Director; Associate Department Chair; Director of Didactic Education

Department of Physician Assistant Studies

Clinical Professor

Robert Paxton graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a Bachelor of Science in Biology in 1996. He received his Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Marquette University in 2001. He joined the Marquette University Physician Assistant Program as Adjunct Clinical Professor in 2001 and in 2005 joined faculty full-time and is now a Clinical Professor. He is also a Departmental Associate Chair and Director of Didactic Education. Since graduating from PA school, he has worked in infectious disease in the Milwaukee metropolitan area. As of December 2024, he has taken on the role of Interim Program Director. 

Education

M.P.A.S., Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI, 2001
B.S. - Biology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, 1996

Courses Taught

• PHAS 7095 Public Health
• PHAS 7092 Clinical Medicine II
• PHAS 7220 Clinical Pharmacotherapeutics
• PHAS 7997 Master’s Capstone

Professional Affiliations

• American Academy of Physician Assistants
• Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants
• Infectious Disease Society of America

Certifications

• Licensed Physician Assistant, State of Wisconsin
• Nationally Certified Physician Assistant