She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the South Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants. She practices vascular medicine under the supervision of Dr. Adam Keefer. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the St. Bonaventure University with an Honors Degree in Biology. Vanessa continued her education at the Medical University of South Carolina, where she received her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. She is clinically certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Vanessa was born and raised in the mountains of northern Pennsylvania. When she is not treating patients, she enjoys sailing, horseback riding, playing tennis, and playing with her husband and three very active young children. Home