Sakeena Baccas
Sakeena Baccas

Sakeena Baccas, PA

Physician Assistant

4.7 - 206 Ratings

Emory University Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital

21 Ortho Lane, Atlanta, GA 30329
Book Online (404) 778-3350

About

Sakeena is a Physician Assistant with almost two decades of experience in neurosurgery and orthopedics. Ms. Baccas earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree (BA) from Boston College in 2000. Ms. Baccas has a keen interest in movement sciences and health and wellness. She obtained a Master of Science Degree in Exercise Science(MS) in 2003 and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies Degree in Health and Wellness promotion (CAGS) in 2005 from Springfield College. In 2008 she obtained a Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy followed by a Doctor of Health Science (DHSc) degree from A.T. Still University in 2022. In her first year of practice, she entered the field of neurosurgery at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. In 2009, Ms. Baccas moved to Florida to work at Lakeland Regional Medical Center where she also gained valuable experience in orthopedic surgery. For the last few years, she continued to work in neurosurgery in Fort Myers, Florida for Lee Health. Ms. Baccas also discovered her passion for teaching over the past several years. This led her to pursue academia at Nova Southeastern University, in the capacity of Assistant Professor at the College of Health Care Sciences Physician Assistant Program in Fort Myers, Florida. When Ms. Baccas is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and Dachshunds.

Languages

  • English

Emory Affiliation

  • Emory Physician Group Practice
  • Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty

Year Started Practicing

  • 2022

Ratings & Reviews

4.7 out of 5 overall rating 206 ratings

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

4.7 Provider showed concern
4.7 Provider explained things clearly
4.7 Provider discussed treatment options
4.7 Provider included you in decisions
4.7 Likelihood of recommending this provider
5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-17

I was impressed with the time, care and concern for my overall health and well-being that PA Baccus showed during my appointment. Very pleased!!

3 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-16

They found out a new problem and I had to ask all the questions. She seemed uninterested because it involved another specialty (ent). She seen to be in a hurry

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-15

It was easy to talk to PA Baccas. It was clear that she was listening to me and that she was concerned about my care. She answered all my questions and gave me a clear explanation of my treatment plan.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-04

She was burl and straight to the point. Showed so much concern

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-03

Excellent service!!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-17

Answered any questions I had, she didn't say much about what she saw or was concerned about, but I believe that was bc she was waiting for a new MRI so she could be certain. Which if that is in fact the case, I appreciate her and this team even more.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-06

Excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-06

I was very impressed about the care and concern showed to me during my visit.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-03

Sakeena was very thorough and compassionate and suggested some further tests for my condition

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-02

Good

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-12

PA did not show me the MRIs. When she entered the room she was telling me the same thing about my neck as first visit. I made both appts for my lower back

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-11

Sakeena was awesome. Spent LOTS of time asking me questions and listening to my concerns.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-02

Will gladly tell others about my experience

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-11

Very professional. Thorough and caring.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-03

Dr. Baccus was very good to me and went above and beyond. She is a very caring person who shows genuine concern for my health and wellbeing.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-28

All good

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-08

She did well

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-30

Dr Sakeena was awesome. She acted as if she really cared about me. I felt that way. I'm used to being pushed around and sent away at the VA. As a matter of fact the VA sent me to her for neck and spine. The VA messed up! I was supposed to be there for ortho. She corrected that mistake as best she could and got me seen by Dr M who gave me some pain meds that I so desperately needed! God bless them.

3 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-12

I saw a PA. She was very nice and provided info to the best of her ability, I'm sure; however, she is not a doctor. She is not the physician that has performed 3 surgeries on me, so she knew nothing about me!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-09

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-09

I felt cared for , informed and really good about the experience.

2 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-30

The provider informed me of my treatment rather than including me on decisions. As I left, I immediately took steps to comply with her requests by scheduling the requested MRI, Ortho consult, and follow-up appointment with her. A few hours later I got a portal message from her nurse stating she wanted to order physical therapy, which we had never discussed in my appointment. That was fine with me, so I immediately set up a physical therapy intake. I replied asking about the meds we discussed since they'd not been sent to my pharmacy. No reply. A few hours after that (almost 8 hours after my appointment, at 3:45 on a Friday), the nurse called and said the provider was not going to prescribe the nerve medication we had discussed at length and why. I explained that her reasons didn't make sense based on my conversation with the provider. The nurse said the provider left for the week while the nurse and I were on the phone, leaving me with no nerve medication and no options going into a long weekend.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-15

Very knowledgeable and professional

3 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-14

Dr. Baccas was very good but she rushed in there said what she had to say and rushed out.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-14

Very professional and knowledgeable person. Great service

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-14

PA Baccas was very clear and informative as to my treatment options. I asked for another 6 weeks to allow for further healing and to re-assess after that time. She was completely on board with my decision.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-09

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-26

Explain everything to my understanding

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-20

Dr Baccas is really great.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-13

Really exceptional staff, the nurse and the pa.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-13

Best experience I have had in a long while. The doctor listened carefully to my concerns and performed a thorough examination. It was very nice to have a doctor engage with me rather than spend the time entering data into a computer.

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-18

When giving options to proceed forward, surgery being the first option through me off of listening to other options.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-09

Very knowledgeable PA's and add to feel comfortable

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-04

Very good

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-02

She was in a big hurry

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-29

Again, Sakeena and all answered my questions and explained things well. All was efficient and professionally done. I felt unrushed and listened to as options were explained.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-07

Dr. Baccas was very attentive to and concerned about my situation. She explained and explained things when I didn't understand Medical terminology. I would recommend her to anyone who asked.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-05

Very pkeased

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-19

Very good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-18

Very knowledgeable!

Credentials

Education

  • Professional Education: Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University, PA, 2007