Kate Wolfgang completed her undergraduate studies at The College of St. Benedict in 1999 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dietetics. She became certified by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and practiced as a clinical Registered Dietitian for 2 years. She obtained her degree as a Physician Assistant from the UW-La Crosse - Gundersen Lutheran - Mayo Physician Assistant Program in 2004, and her Master's in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 2007. She joined MNGI Digestive Health (previously Minnesota Gastroenterology) in 2005 and currently provides inpatient care at Mercy, Unity and Abbott Northwestern Hospitals.
She is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), and the Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants (MAPA). She is currently serving as a member of the House of Delegates for the AAPA.