Patricia received her associates degree from Lasell Junior College in 1979, and became a registered technologist in radiology after completing her studies at Hartford Hospital Allied Health in 1982. Her clinical internship was completed at Thomas Jefferson University. In 1984, Patricia then became a registered diagnostic medical sonographer.
Patricia has been practicing with S.H.E. Medical Associates since 1991. She is a member of the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine and the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.