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Bret S Bennett

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Compassionate and driven Physician Assistant with a strong foundation in patient-centered care, honed through diverse clinical rotations across internal medicine, emergency medicine, and pediatrics. Recognized for adaptability, critical thinking, and a calm, proactive approach in fast-paced healthcare environments. Eager to contribute to collaborative care teams and committed to improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practice.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Physician Assistant

Pain and Spine Physicians of San Antonio
01.2025 - Current
  • Conduct physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
  • Order and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
  • Manage and monitor Ketamine infusions to further plan and adjust care to patient need.
  • Manage chronic conditions by monitoring patient health and treatment plan progress to make necessary adjustments in care.
  • Perform therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, and infection management.

Physician Assistant Student

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
05.2022 - 12.2024
  • Completed a rigorous 15-month didactic & 15-month clinical studies curriculum.
  • Evaluate & treat patients in the inpatient, outpatient, and operative settings, under the guidance of supervising medical provider.

General Adult Orthopedic Surgery, Elective Clinical Rotation

Orthopedic Performance Institute
11.2024 - 12.2024
  • Evaluated and treated acute, subacute, and chronic disorders of the entire musculoskeletal system to include, low-acuity trauma, degenerative joint diseases, and musculotendinous injuries in the outpatient and operative setting, under the supervision of attending physician.
  • Assisted in pre-operative and post-operative care.
  • Assisted with total joint replacement, open-reduction-internal-fixation, intramedullary nailing, and arthroscopic shoulder and knee surgery.

Orthopedic/ Surgery and Sports Medicine, Elective Clinical Rotation

Castle Country Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
10.2024 - 11.2024
  • Evaluated and treated various orthopedic conditions, all levels of trauma, and joint replacement patients, in the outpatient and operative setting, under the supervision of attending physician.
  • Assisted in pre-operative and post-operative care.
  • Assisted with total joint replacement, bone grafting, intramedullary nailing, open-reduction-internal-fixation, and arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery.

General Adult Orthopedic Surgery, Elective Clinical Rotation

Orthopedic Performance Institute
09.2024 - 10.2024
  • Evaluated and treated acute, subacute, and chronic disorders of the entire musculoskeletal system to include, low-acuity trauma, degenerative joint diseases, and musculotendinous injuries in the outpatient and operative setting, under the supervision of attending physician.
  • Assisted in pre-operative and post-operative care.
  • Assisted with total joint replacement, open-reduction-internal-fixation, intramedullary nailing, and arthroscopic shoulder and knee surgery.

Plastic Surgery, Elective Clinical Rotation

University Hospital
08.2024 - 09.2024
  • Evaluated and treated various plastic surgery conditions, in the outpatient and operative setting, under the supervision of the plastic surgeon.
  • Assisted in pre-operative and post-operative care.
  • Assisted in the operating room in surgeries under the supervision of the plastic surgeon.

Other Clinical Rotations

Primary Care – Luckey Ranch Clinic
08.2023 - 07.2024
  • Family Medicine – Deerwood Family Practice, San Antonio, Texas
  • Internal Medicine – Medcare Associates, Castroville, Texas
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology – University Hospital, San Antonio, Texas
  • Pediatrics – Firefly Pediatrics, San Antonio, Texas
  • Psychiatry – Veterans Affairs, San Antonio, Texas
  • Emergency Medicine – University Hospital, San Antonio, Texas
  • Inpatient Medicine- Methodist Stone Oak, San Antonio, Texas

Orthopedic/Trauma, Elective Clinical Rotation

University Hospital
05.2024 - 06.2024
  • Evaluated and treated various orthopedic conditions, all levels of trauma, and joint replacement patients, in the outpatient and operative setting, under the supervision of attending physician.
  • Assisted in pre-operative and post-operative care.
  • Assisted with total joint replacement, bone grafting, intramedullary nailing, open-reduction-internal-fixation, and arthroscopic knee surgery.

EENT Surgery, Clinical Rotation

Ear Institute of Texas
10.2023 - 11.2023
  • Evaluated and treated patients presenting for disorders of the eyes, ears, nose and throat in the outpatient, emergent, and operative setting, under the supervision of attending physicians.
  • Assisted in pre-operative and post-operative care.
  • Assisted with septoplasty, tympanostomy, nasal/sinus polyp removal, and tonsillectomy.

State Trooper

Utah Highway Patrol
06.2014 - 05.2022

The Utah State Trooper enforces motor vehicle and criminal laws across Utah’s roadways and highways. Troopers work to promote public safety, reduce traffic-related fatalities, deter criminal activity, and provide critical emergency services. Troopers may also be called upon for disaster response, public education, and support roles for other law enforcement agencies.

Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT)

Rocky Mountain Sleep Diagnostics
12.2002 - 05.2022

A credentialed sleep technologist who specializes in conducting sleep studies and assisting in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. The certification is awarded by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) and is considered the gold standard in sleep technology.

Education

Master of Physician Assistant Studies -

University of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio
San Antonio
12.2024

Bachelor of Science - Health Science – Cum Laude

Utah State University
Logan, UT
05.2020

Registered Polysomnographic Technologist -

Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)
McLean, VA
04.2025

Skills

  • Administration of joint injections
  • Ketamine infusion management
  • Vascular management
  • Analyzing laboratory results
  • Image analysis
  • Patient management
  • Direct patient care
  • Implementing treatment plans

Professional References

  • Dr. Matthew Dwyer M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon, Orthopedic Performance Institute, San Antonio, TX, (210) 545-7171, matthewmdwyer@gmail.com
  • John Kodosky, DHSc, MPAS, PA-C, Assistant Professor Department of Orthopaedics, UT Health San Antonio, 210-865-8966, kodosky@uthscsa.edu
  • Castral Thompson, MPAS, PA-C, Hospitalist Medicine, Medcare Associates, San Antonio, TX, +1 (512) 569-1188, Thompson2pa@gmail.com
  • SGT Warren Nelson, Utah Highway Patrol, 1265 S Carbon Ave, Price, UT, 435-820-9847, wnelson@utah.gov

Certification

  • Physician Assistant, Certified, NCCPA, 04/3/25, Current
  • Registered Polysomnographic Technologist, BRPT, 06/01/05, Present
  • Crisis Intervention Team (CIT), State of Utah, 06/01/17, Present
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association, 08/01/22, Current
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 08/01/22, Current
  • Stop the Bleed, American College of Surgeons, Committee on Trauma, 08/01/22, Current

Work Address

San Antonio, TX

Work Email

bsb.rmsd@gmail.com

Personal Email

bsb.rmsd@gmail.com

Npi Number

1457174930

Nccpa Number

1229287

Presentations

  • Correlation Between Graduate-Level Healthcare Student Credit Hours and Neck Pain, University of Texas Health Science Center, Owen Hill PA-C, Bret Bennett, Emilio Saenz, Rohit Chauhan, Sarah Haley, Anna Villegas, Sara Gates, Alexis Clifton, Rebecca Perez
  • Primary Care Case Study: Epidermal Inclusion Cyst, UT Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX, 12/01/23
  • Evidence Based Disease Project: Lichen Planus, UT Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX, 08/01/23

Timeline

Physician Assistant

Pain and Spine Physicians of San Antonio
01.2025 - Current

General Adult Orthopedic Surgery, Elective Clinical Rotation

Orthopedic Performance Institute
11.2024 - 12.2024

Orthopedic/ Surgery and Sports Medicine, Elective Clinical Rotation

Castle Country Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
10.2024 - 11.2024

General Adult Orthopedic Surgery, Elective Clinical Rotation

Orthopedic Performance Institute
09.2024 - 10.2024

Plastic Surgery, Elective Clinical Rotation

University Hospital
08.2024 - 09.2024

Orthopedic/Trauma, Elective Clinical Rotation

University Hospital
05.2024 - 06.2024

EENT Surgery, Clinical Rotation

Ear Institute of Texas
10.2023 - 11.2023

Other Clinical Rotations

Primary Care – Luckey Ranch Clinic
08.2023 - 07.2024

Physician Assistant Student

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
05.2022 - 12.2024

State Trooper

Utah Highway Patrol
06.2014 - 05.2022

Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT)

Rocky Mountain Sleep Diagnostics
12.2002 - 05.2022

Master of Physician Assistant Studies -

University of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio

Bachelor of Science - Health Science – Cum Laude

Utah State University

Registered Polysomnographic Technologist -

Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)
Bret S Bennett