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Robyn Wolkofsky

Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies - Charlotte

Department: Physician Assistant Studies - Charlotte

Office and address: Elon University Charlotte 2007 Campus Box Elon, NC 27244

Phone number: (980) 276-1109

Brief Biography

Robyn Wolkofsky joined Elon University in 2025 as Assistant Professor/Principal Faculty at Elon Charlotte Physician Assistant Program. She earned her MHS from Duke University's Physician Assistant Program in 2000. Robyn has practiced for over 13 years in cognitive and movement neurology, specializing in dementia and Parkinson's disease. Prior clinical work included gastroenterology and nutrition as both a Physician Assitant and Registered Dietitian.

Professional interests include brain health, caregiver stress and disease prevention.

Robyn lives in Charlotte with her husband, three children and two dogs, Coach and Bueller.

News & Notes

Education

Master of Health Science, Certificate of Physician Assistant Studies, 2000 - Duke University

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, 1995 - Pennsylvania State University

Employment History

Academic:

  • Elon University Charlotte, 2025-present, Principal Faculty, Assistant Professor, PA Studies  Charlotte

Clinical:

  • Memory & Movement Charlotte, 2013-2025, cognitive and movement neurology
  • Carolina Digestive Health Associates, 2000-2007, gastroenterology and nutrition
  • Marriott, Inc, 1996-1998, Registred Dietitian

Publications

Essay: Wolkofsky, Robyn."Reflections on the COVID Experience from a Physician Assistant." Voices of Long-Term Care Workers, Edited by Andrea Freidus and Dena Shenk, Berghahn Books, 2024, pp. 96-98.