Vanessa Edwards, RPA-CVanessa Edwards is a board-certified Physician Assistant specializing in Internal Medicine, with over 20 years of healthcare experience. Ms. Edwards graduated with honors from the City University of New York, York College in 2011, earning her Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. In 2012, she began her career in Family Medicine at Cam Care Medical in Cambria Heights, New York, where she focused on disease prevention and the promotion of healthy lifestyles. In 2014, she joined New York City Health + Hospitals / South Brooklyn Health Ambulatory Care, providing care to underserved communities. Ms. Edwards is cross-trained in multiple specialties including Primary Care, Gastroenterology, Infectious Diseases, and Occupational Health. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she played a key role in opening multiple testing satellite sites across New York City by training physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. With a lifelong desire to care for patients, Ms. Edwards began volunteering at New York Hospital Queens while still in high school. Prior to becoming a Physician Assistant, she held certifications as a medical assistant, nurse’s assistant, phlebotomist, and patient care technician. She is deeply passionate about supporting future healthcare professionals and has mentored pre-Physician Assistant students exploring careers in medicine, as well as Physician Assistant students in training. She has also served as a guest speaker at her alma mater. PA Edwards is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and is an active member of the NYC Medical Reserve Corps (NYC MRC) and the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA). |
Vanessa Edwards, RPA-C
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