Raquel Sharaf , PA-C

Raquel is a certified Physician Assistant who brings warmth, empathy, and a strong clinical foundation to her work in adolescent psychiatry. She earned her undergraduate degree in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Studies at the University of Southern California, earning a spot on the Dean’s List for academic excellence at the Keck School of Medicine. She later earned her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Southern California University of Health Sciences. Before becoming a PA, Raquel spent several years working in emergency medicine, where she developed a deep understanding of acute care and supported patients through moments of crisis. Her clinical experience includes rotations in Adolescent Behavioral Health, Pediatric Primary Care, and Integrative Health. Raquel is deeply committed to health equity and strives to create a safe, inclusive space where young people feel genuinely seen, heard, and supported as they navigate their mental health journeys.