Penina is the Front Office Assistant at Piedmont Athens Neurosurgery. She’s originally from California but has lived in Georgia for most of her life. Penina graduated from University of Georgia with a degree in Music and is a violinist, but has not transitioned into the medical field. She loves working for Piedmont Athens Neurosurgery and finds the science of the brain and spine fascinating. Penina is grateful for all she learns at Piedmont Athens Neurosurgery finds serving her community very rewarding. She said it’s great seeing how satisfied and relieved patients are when they leave after their appointment.

Panina still plays the violin, but mostly for family and friends.