Bailey Gogia is a certified Physician Assistant who completed her clinical training in rheumatology directly with Central Florida Rheumatology Consultants — making her a natural fit for the team she trained alongside. She earned her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas, and her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Charleston, West Virginia.

Before entering advanced practice, Bailey worked as a Lab Assistant and Phlebotomist at Veterans Park Lab in Naples, Florida, where she developed a strong foundation in patient interaction, specimen collection, and laboratory operations.

CLINICAL EXPERTISE

Bailey's supervised clinical training spanned a broad range of specialties including rheumatology, internal medicine, primary care, emergency medicine, general surgery, dermatology, and mental health — giving her a well-rounded clinical lens that informs her approach to evaluating and managing complex rheumatologic conditions.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

• MS, Physician Assistant Studies — Harding University, Searcy, AR
• BS, Biology (Minor: Psychology) — University of Charleston, Charleston, WV

CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) — NCCPA (2025–2035)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) — AHA
• Basic Life Support (BLS) — AHA

PHILOSOPHY OF CARE

Bailey brings a detail-oriented, patient-first approach to every encounter. She is a strong believer in active listening and collaborative care — taking time to understand each patient's full picture and build the trust that leads to better outcomes.

RESEARCH

Bailey's graduate research focused on adolescent hypertension education — assessing the impact of targeted educational interventions on health knowledge in young patients. She also presented original research on treatment options for atrial fibrillation during her undergraduate studies.

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