Cecilia Ahanonu, PA-C
Professor Ahanonu was born and raised in Utah. She has resided in NV for the last 5 years after living in Philadelphia for 10 years. She is a second-generation Nigerian American, born to a professor and a teacher who instilled her love for knowledge at a young age. She graduated from The University of Utah's Physician Assistant Program (UPAP) in 2008. Since then, she has practiced in primary care, women's health, pediatric and adult emergency medicine. She has specialized training as a Certified Advocate for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and human trafficking.
When she is not working on campus or in the ER, she enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter. She also enjoys cooking, playing the piano, singing, rollerblading, reading, watching movies and traveling.
- Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)
- Bachelor of Science - Health Promotion and Education with an emphasis in Emergency Medicine Services (BS)
Certified Advocate (CA)
- NCCPA Board Certified
- NV State Board of Medicine
- Nephrology
- Human Sexuality
Outstanding Senior - University of Utah Health Department Class of 2005
National Organization for Victim Advocacy
- Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant - Envision Physician Services 2020-Present
- Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant - Nemours/Alfred I duPont Hospital for Children 2013-2020
- Primary Care/Women's Health Physician Assistant - Delaware Valley Community Health, Inc. 2010-2013
- Primary Care Physician Assistant - Exodus Healthcare Network 2008-2010
