Elana Ann Piorkowski, APRN, MSN

This provider is no longer seeing patients at MUSC Health.

Amanda Geiter is a Physician Assistant practicing in the Burn Surgery Department at MUSC. Amanda has previous experience in trauma surgery, emergency general surgery and surgical/trauma critical care at a level one trauma center in Richmond, Virginia. She has dedicated her career to providing patient-centered medical care and support to patients and families during what is often the most traumatic and painful moments of their lives. Amanda has been a nationally certified Physician Assistant since 2017. She has a Masters degree in Physician Assistant studies from Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York. She also has a Bachelors of Science in Cellular and Molecular Biology from Binghamton University in Binghamton, New York. Amanda is involved in multiple organizations, including the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the South Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants, and the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants. Amanda has recently transitioned to the burn surgery team at MUSC and plans to build on her current clinical interests with focus on burn management and resuscitation, wound healing, non-opiate methods of pain control, and injury prevention. She looks forward to serving Charleston and the surrounding communities.

Emily Blake Sheridan was born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina. She attended Clemson University where she earned her bachelors degree in Biological Sciences in May of 2016. Emily Blake attained her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the Medical University of South Carolina in July of 2020 and became a board certified physician assistant in August of 2020. During her time at MUSC, Emily Blake was an active member of the student executive board as the SCAPA Representative. Also while studying at MUSC, she developed an interest in the field of neurology, especially the sub-specialty of neurosurgery. Outside of clinical practice, Emily Blake enjoys volunteering throughout her community. She has volunteered with numerous organizations including Greer Community Ministries, Habitat for Humanity, and the Ronald McDonald House. While working as a physician assistant with the Department of Neurosurgery at MUSC, Emily Blake hopes to continue volunteering throughout the Charleston community.