Biography

Sheeba Cantanelli, M.P.A.S., PA-C, is a board-certified Physician Assistant (PA) in the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Her primary clinical focus is currently in breast medical oncology.

Sheeba attended University of Houston for her Bachelor of Science degree in biology and psychology. She completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies at University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston in 1996. After working in primary care for several years, Sheeba earned a Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies with a focus in hematology/oncology through the University of Nebraska.

She has worked in hematology/oncology since 2001. In addition to clinical work, Sheeba is interested in education. She has worked as a preceptor and instructor for the Physician Assistant program at University of North Texas, UT Southwestern, and the Nurse Practitioner MSN program at UT Arlington. In addition to her current clinical role, Sheeba is also the APP Oncology Fellowship Specialty Track Coordinator at the Simmons Cancer Center.

Education & Training

  • Bachelor of Science - University of Houston
  • Masters of Physician Assistant Studies - University of Texas Medical Branch and University of Nebraska