On Friday, July 3, most OrthoVirginia offices and all Ortho On Call Orthopedic Urgent Care centers are open. The Farmville office will be closed. On Saturday, July 4, our offices will be closed, but our Orthopedic Urgent Care centers will be open for walk-in care 9 a.m.-3 p.m. with no appointment needed. View Ortho On Call locations

Sitareh (Helen) Saifnijad, PA-C

OrthoVirginia Offices

Supervising Physicians

Helen is passionate about spine surgery, driven by the profound impact it has on her patients’ lives. She finds great fulfillment in helping individuals return to their best selves. Outside of work, Helen enjoys traveling, seeking new experiences, and spending quality time with her dogs.  

Education & Training

  • Eastern Virginia Medical School, Master of Physician Assistant, 2024  
  • Virginia Commonwealth University, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Mathematical Sciences, 2017 

Hospital & Team Affiliations

  • Parham Doctor’s Hospital
  • St. Mary’s Hospital

Organizations & Awards

  • Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery 

  • Eastern Virginia Medical School, Master of Physician Assistant, 2024  
  • Virginia Commonwealth University, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Mathematical Sciences, 2017 

  • Parham Doctor’s Hospital
  • St. Mary’s Hospital

  • Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery