Sheila Azhand, PA-C, MSPAS
Board Certified Physician Assistant
Sheila Azhand is a Board Certified and State of California licensed Physician Assistant with a background in Public Health. She completed her undergraduate studies at San Diego State University majoring in Public Health with a minor in Cellular Molecular Biology. She went on to receive her Master of Science Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Albany Medical College in 2022 where she completed twelve medical rotations including orthopedic surgery, emergency medicine and general surgery. Sheila enjoys developing close relationships with her patients and is passionate about enhancing their quality of life through evidence based medicine. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, cooking, hiking and reading.
EDUCATION
- 2020-2022
Albany Medical College
MS in Physician Assistant Studies
Albany, NY
- 2014-2018
San Diego State University
BS in Public Health, Minor in Cellular Molecular Biology
San Diego, CA
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE
- Clinical Rotation Experience
- Albany Medical Center
Plastic Surgery
Albany, NY
- Albany Medical Center
Surgical Oncology
Albany, NY
- Albany Medical Center
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Albany, NY
- Littauer's Perth Primary Care Center
OB/GYN
Amsterdam, NY
- Saratoga Hospital
Orthopedic Surgery
Saratoga Springs, NY
- Albany Medical Center
Emergency Medicine
Albany, NY
- Albany Medical Center
Internal Medicine
Albany, NY
- Albany Medical Center
Family Medicine
Albany, NY
- Sharp Grossmont Hospital
Gastroenterology
San Diego, CA
- Albany Medical Center
Psychiatry
Albany, NY
- Dermatologic Surgery
Dermatology
Albany, NY
- Neena Rao Medical Center
Pediatrics
Amsterdam, NY
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- 2022-Present - The Spine and Orthopedic Center
Physician Assistant
Santa Barbara, CA
- 2016-2018 - Rady Children’s Hospital
Behavioral Health Assistant
San Diego, CA
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
California State Society of Physician Assistants
FACILITY PRIVELEGES