Chelsea Barnes

Chelsea Barnes is a dedicated healthcare professional currently serving as the Neuro Clinical Program Manager for Medical Education at Penumbra, Inc. since October 2025. Prior experience includes roles at the University of Maryland Capital Region Health, where Chelsea was the Lead Neuroscience Physician Assistant and previously served as a Neurosurgery Physician Assistant from January 2017 to November 2025. Additionally, Chelsea worked as a Surgical Physician Assistant at LifeBridge Health from May 2015 to November 2025, assisting in various surgical procedures and managing postoperative care. Early career experience includes medical coding and billing at Professional Sport Care and Rehab. Chelsea holds a Bachelor of Science from Howard University, a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Touro University, and a Doctor of Medical Science in Healthcare Leadership & Administration from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions.