John Angelo Placca is a physician assistant specializing in orthopedics, bringing his foundation of sports medicine to patient care. Originally from Union County, he began his career in athletic training after graduating from Kean University with a B...
John Angelo Placca is a physician assistant specializing in orthopedics, bringing his foundation of sports medicine to patient care. Originally from Union County, he began his career in athletic training after graduating from Kean University with a Bachelor of Science in 2015. He gained clinical experience serving athletic programs at Rider University and Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School while further providing coverages to youth Olympic soccer and Special Olympics of New Jersey populations.
As he worked alongside orthopedic surgeons and physicians, he discovered the physician assistant profession and was motivated to continue his education. This ultimately led him to pursuing and completing the Rutgers University Physician Assistant Program, where he graduated with a Master of Science in May 2024.
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