Meet Nkem Asianua, PA-C

Nkem Asianua was born in Los Angeles and later moved to Ventura County, where she currently resides. After graduating from UC Riverside with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, she gained healthcare experience as a medical scribe in the emergency room and a family practice office. She then attended Eastern Mennonite University, where she earned a Master's degree in Biomedicine. Following graduation, she worked as a clinical research coordinator for diabetic patients participating in clinical trials.

Nkem later earned her Physician Assistant degree from the University of Utah, where she received honors for her work with underserved communities. She went on to work as a Physician Assistant in wound care for two years before transitioning to orthopedics. Through her personal experiences watching close family members struggle with chronic pain, she developed a strong interest in treating patients with chronic musculoskeletal conditions. She remains passionate about helping patients improve their quality of life by navigating chronic pain with competence and compassion.