Masha Belaya

Masha (Maria) Belaya is a skilled healthcare professional currently serving as a Critical Care Physician Assistant at WakeMed since April 2024 and working as a PRN ER Physician Assistant at Wake Forest Baptist Health since March 2021. Masha has extensive experience in various healthcare roles, including a previous position as a Critical Care Physician Assistant at JAX Spine & Pain Centers from October 2020 to March 2021, and as a Patient Care Technician at Orlando Health and Florida Hospital in 2017 and 2016, respectively. Additionally, Masha has experience as an Anesthesia Technician and Certified Nursing Assistant, emphasizing patient care in safe environments. Prior to healthcare, Masha was a Tennis Coach at Kiwi Tennis Club, where over 500 hours of coaching were dedicated to developing competitive junior players. Masha holds a Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Elon University and a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Health Sciences from William & Mary.