Our Providers

Patricia Finkenhoefer

Advanced Practice Providers

She began her nursing career in Iowa where she earned a Bachelor’s of 

Science in Nursing in 1982. For 38 years she cared for children as an RN in 

several areas including intensive care, emergency, trauma, and primary 

care. After Graduating from Medical college of Georgia in 2013 with a 

Masters of Science in Nursing and a Speciality in Pediatrics she  became a 

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. She cared for children at Lawrenceville 

Pediatrics until September of 2025 when she joined the PAL family. Her 

husband will tell you,she loves all children but especially her amazing 

daughter and son and 3 beautiful grandsons! 


My favorite healthy food: 

I love literally anything that comes out of the ground! I can eat fruits and 

veggies all day! They area so refreshing and full of essential vitamins and 

antioxidants! 


My secret talent: 

I love to be outside! I love to water ski! But anything I can do outside 

makes me happy. You can find me on the tennis court, pickleball court, 

golf course or lake and you can decide for yourself what my secret talent 

is!!


My advice? 

Choose to spend your time with people who value you for who you are. 

Recognize that the hardest decisions to make are usually the right ones. 

Never end your day on a bad note - every day offers blessings - focus on 

those

Patricia Finkenhoefer