Pooja earned her Bachelor of Life Sciences and Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the New York Institute of Technology, graduating with honors and distinction. She has extensive clinical experience across inpatient and outpatient settings, including radiation oncology, internal medicine, hematology-oncology units, surgery, and specialty services. She also has experience in acute care and trauma surgery at a Level II Trauma Center, where she managed high-acuity surgical patients.

Additionally, Pooja serves in a per diem orthopedic surgery role as a first assistant in the operating room, supporting total joint replacements and other complex orthopedic procedures. Her background includes comprehensive perioperative and postoperative management, inpatient consultations, daily rounding, and direct participation in operative and procedural care.