Patti Wicklund, FNP, joined Ojai Valley Family Medicine Group in January 2024. She began her career as a Nurse Practitioner in 2023, bringing experience in Family Practice as well as Nephrology and Internal Medicine. Patti earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Oregon Health Sciences University, her master’s degree in nursing from Western Governors University, and a post-graduate Nurse Practitioner certificate from West Coast University in Irvine.

With more than 35 years as a critical care nurse and educator, Patti has extensive experience caring for patients with complex needs. She is known for her respectful, empathetic approach and her commitment to delivering high-quality care that reflects the values of the Ojai community.

A long-time resident of Ojai and originally from rural Eastern Oregon, Patti has also participated in mission work in Haiti, Kenya, and Sierra Leone. She remains active in professional organizations for critical care and Nurse Practitioners. A lifelong caregiver, Patti is devoted to supporting the health and well-being of her patients and her community.