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Sheila Azhand, PA-C, MSPAS

Board Certified Physician Assistant

Sheila Azhand, PA-C, MSPAS

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

Carrillo Surgery Center