Martha Sikes, PA-C

Martha Sikes PA-C attended Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy in 1997. She practiced Pharmacy as a staff clinical pharmacist at Spalding Regional Medical Center in Griffin, Georgia for several years. Feeling the need to provide more comprehensive patient care she attended Medical College of Georgia (now Augusta University) where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physician Assistant studies in 2002. She received her Masters of Science degree from A.T. Still University in 2012. Martha began her dermatology PA career in 2002 and has extensive experience in both medical and cosmetic dermatology. In 2012, she accepted a full-time faculty appointment at Mercer University Department of Physician Assistant Studies where she also serves as the Interim Program Director. She continues to practice medical dermatology part-time at Douglas Dermatology in addition to her teaching duties.

Martha Sikes has been a member of SDPA since 2002 and was appointed to serve as the Blog Moderator for SDPA in July 2015. Martha feels that being involved in a leadership position is an excellent way to increase awareness of the exceptional care, knowledge, and clinical skills PA's provide to the medical community. She is excited to serve in this capacity and strives to bring high quality, relevant dermatologic information to both SDPA members and the general public. In addition to her role in SDPA, Martha is the Director at Large for the Georgia Dermatology Physician Assistants, is an active member of the Georgia Association of Physician Assistants and the American Academy of Physician Assistants, and serves as a committee member for the Physician Assistant Advisory Committee to the Georgia Composite Medical Board. She currently lives in Tyrone, Georgia with her husband and 3 children.