Rob Patai is a certified prosthetist/orthotist for Hanger Clinic in Clarkston, Washington.

As a clinician, Rob prioritizes patient care with solutions tailored to a patient’s specific goals and needs. He also believes that staying on top of emerging technologies, constantly striving to learn, and developing and expanding his expertise is important to provide his patients with the best possible care and outcomes. As a result, he finds joy in helping patients return to the activities that they enjoy.

Rob was born and raised in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, and graduated from the University of Waterloo with a B.S. in Kinesiology in 1993. During his time at Waterloo, he played collegiate football, where his interest in the field of Orthotics and Prosthetics began as he utilized several types of bracing during his career. After graduating, Rob moved to the United States, landing in Seattle, and entered the field as a Certified Pedorthist. He then decided to further his scope of practice and returned to school, graduating from Northwestern University’s Orthotics and Prosthetics Program in 2013 in both disciplines.

Outside of work, Rob enjoys spending time with his two children, playing golf, and taking in what the PNW has to offer.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, University of Waterloo, 1993
• Orthotics and Prosthetics Degree, Northwestern University, 2013