Overview
Kira is an Expert Physician Assistant working in the Same Day Surgery Department at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh since 2007. Kira received a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences from Duquesne University in 2001 and a Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies in 2002 from Duquesne University. Her previous work experience includes working in Internal Medicine at Primary Care Northside at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA and for The Center for Surgical Breast Diseases at The Western Pennsylvania Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.Kira has a strong interest in the advancement of APP practice and professional development of advanced practice providers. She is a member of the UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Allied Health Committee, the UPMC CHP Advanced Practice Provider Advisory Committee, and the UPMC Preceptor Academy. She is currently serving as the Chair of the Marketing Committee for the Preceptor Academy. She has been a clinical preceptor for PA students for the University of Pittsburgh Physician Assistant Program since 2014. She enjoys teaching PA students during their clinical rotations and being a mentor to students as they begin their professional journey with a career as a Physician Assistant.In her free time, Kira enjoys running, cooking, baking, and spending time with her husband and three children.
Luka, PA is currently accepting new patients.
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1 Childrens Hospital Drive, 4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
2599 Wexford Bayne Road, Sewickley, PA 15143
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