Sakeena Baccas, PA
Physician Assistant
Emory University Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital
21 Ortho Lane, Atlanta, GA 30329About
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
Locations
Emory University Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital
21 Ortho Lane
Atlanta,
GA
30329
Credentials
Education
- Professional Education: Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University, PA, 2007
