Ericka Carranza-Perez is a graduate of Stanislaus State University (B.S. Biology with concentration in Genetics, Minor in Chemistry, 2003) and San Joaquin Valley College, Physician Assistant Studies, 2012.  She came to St. Luke’s as a Physician Assistant student in 2012.  After completing her internship training at St. Luke’s Family Practice, she became licensed as a Physician Assistant, and joined the practice full-time.  Ericka focuses on providing primary care to uninsured patients.  In 2016, Ericka also took on the role of Office Manager.  Her family owned two local pharmacies, and there she gained considerable experience in pharmacology and the day-to-day management of their business.  She and her husband have two beautiful young daughters, and they enjoy traveling to local beaches and their pet dog.  She attends St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Hughson.  She is fluent in English and Spanish.