Joshua Leazenby, PA-C, MPAS

Physician Assistant to: David K. Wahba, MD

As a physician assistant with Southern California Orthopedic Institute in Bakersfield, Joshua Leazenby, PA-C, MPAS, is pleased to provide services in the area of chronic pain management, with a focus on the neck and back, along with pain disorders of the upper and lower extremities. His role allows him to assist Dr. Wahba in providing quality pain management care to those suffering from chronic pain syndrome of the spine and joints through interventional pain procedures. This includes epidural injections, nerve blocks, utilization of physical therapy and alternative therapies, implantable devices, and medication management.

Joshua’s interest in orthopedics began very early in life through sports and various athletic interests while growing up in Orange County, California, and Las Vegas, Nevada. That interest led him to complete his Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science with a minor in nutrition from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, before receiving a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Utah. While Joshua was completing his education, he spent nearly eight years as a licensed vocational/practical nurse in the family practice setting in California and the VA system in Salt Lake City, Utah.

In his spare time, Joshua enjoys outdoor activities, such as hiking and surfing, and going on bike rides with his kids. He speaks Spanish fluently.