Elisa Kostenbader was born in Sweden and grew up in Princeton, NJ. She has a background in veterinary studies from New Zealand, and since graduation has practiced for 2 years in both General Medicine and Urgent Care. She has special interests in soft tissue surgery and emergency medicine. Outside the clinic, Dr. Kostenbader is either enjoying nature or curled up inside with a book and her 10-year-old tortoise-shell cat, Nalla.