Oriana Santarelli, PA received her Bachelor’s of Health Science at Mercy College and worked as a medical assistant in gastroenterology. She also volunteered as a physical therapist assistant. Oriana also provided care at a medical mission trip and pre-school throughout the didactic year in PA school . She then graduated from Mercy College with a Master’s of Physician Assistant studies. Shortly after, Oriana started her first position at NYP Hospital in surgery. She decided to take a turn and focus on prevention, patient education, and building relationships with patients.

She is currently a medical Spanish adjunct professor at Mercy College. In her free time, she likes to travel and do yoga.