Elif Ajredini, PA-C

Elif Ajredini, PA-C, is a board-certified Physician Assistant. She earned her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the CUNY School of Medicine and her bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from Hunter College, graduating magna cum laude from both programs.

Prior to joining the practice, Elif worked as a Physician Assistant in otolaryngology and as a medical evaluator during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing care to underserved populations. Her approach emphasizes individualized treatment plans and a high standard of care tailored to each patient.

Elif is dedicated to helping patients restore function, reduce pain, and improve quality of life. She prioritizes patient education and collaboration to achieve effective, long-term pain relief and overall wellness. She has a strong interest in pain management and physical medicine and rehabilitation and is actively developing her clinical skills in these areas through her work at Interventional Spine & Sports Medicine.

A board-certified Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed medical professional who has completed an accredited PA education program, passed the national certification exam, and met the requirements to practice medicine under the supervision or collaboration of a physician, depending on state laws.

Board certification means the PA has earned the PA-C (Physician Assistant-Certified) credential through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), demonstrating advanced medical knowledge and clinical competence.

Board-certified PAs are trained to diagnose illnesses, develop treatment plans, prescribe medications, assist in surgeries, and provide preventive care across a wide range of specialties such as family medicine, emergency care, surgery, and cardiology. They play an important role in improving patient access to high-quality healthcare and often serve as a key part of the medical team.