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Brie Kappatos, PA-C
Planned Parenthood Los Angeles
New York,NY
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Desired Job Title
OB/GYN Physician Assistant
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Location:
New York, NY
Open to relocation:
No
Important To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsPaid time offPaid sick leave401k match4-day work week
1
Certification
7
years of professional experience
Board-Certified Physician Assistant with over six years of specialized experience in OB/GYN, including high-risk obstetrics and gynecology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, comprehensive women's health, and family planning. Committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care while fostering meaningful relationships with patients and colleagues during critical healthcare decisions.
Work History
OB/GYN Physician Assistant, Clinician IV
3 Years 5 Months- Independently manage high-volume outpatient gynecologic and reproductive healthcare clinic, caring for ~20-25 patients daily.
- Conduct annual well-woman examinations, including cervical and breast cancer screening, STI evaluation and treatment, and preventive health counseling.
- Deliver inclusive reproductive and sexual healthcare for diverse patient populations, including HIV prevention services (PrEP/PEP) and preventive health education.
- Diagnose and manage a broad range of acute and chronic gynecologic conditions, including abnormal uterine bleeding, amenorrhea, PCOS/PMOS, endometriosis, vulvovaginal disorders, menopausal symptoms, etc.
- Perform medication abortions, pre/post-operative evaluations for procedural abortions, and cervical preparation with laminara/Dilapan placements.
- Comprehensive contraception management including IUD and Nexplanon insertion/removal.
- Interpret laboratory, pathology, and imaging results and coordinate appropriate follow-up care.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, sonographers, and interdisciplinary clinical staff to optimize patient outcomes and care delivery.
- Utilize NextGen electronic medical record (EMR) system.
OB/GYN Physician Assistant
3 Years- Provided comprehensive women's healthcare, including high-risk obstetrics, gynecology, and preventive medicine for ~15–20 patients daily.
- Managed medically complex pregnancies, including gestational diabetes, hypertensive disorders, multifetal gestations, and many other maternal-fetal complications.
- Interpreted fetal surveillance testing (NST), laboratory and imaging studies, and genetic screening results.
- Diagnosed and treated a broad range of gynecologic conditions, including abnormal uterine bleeding, amenorrhea, PCOS/PMOS, endometriosis, pelvic pain, vulvovaginal disorders, menopausal symptoms, etc.
- Performed office procedures including IUD and Nexplanon insertion/removal, endometrial biopsy, cervical polyp removal, incision and drainage, and vulvar punch biopsies.
- Recruited, trained, and mentored two newly graduated Physician Assistants and served as a clinical preceptor for PA and medical students.
- Managed abnormal laboratory, pathology, and imaging findings through patient counseling, treatment planning, and appropriate referral and follow-up.
- Worked collaboratively across disciplines to support patient-centered care, streamline clinical workflows, and maintain operational efficiency.
- Utilized Cerner and eClinicalWorks electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Physician Assistant Studies
Skills
Obstetrics
Routine and high risk prenatal care/postpartum
Perform and interpret abdominal and vaginal ultrasounds
Non-stress test (NST) interpretation
Gynecology
Breast and pelvic examinations
Diagnose and manage all gynecologic conditions
Fertility and pregnancy options counseling
etc.
Procedures
IUD insertion and removal
Nexplanon insertion and removal
Endometrial biopsy
Cervical polypectomy
Incision and drainage (I&D)
Vulvar biopsy
Cervical preparation and dilation (laminaria
Dilapan)
Paracervical block administration
Pap smear collection
Wet mount microscopy
Cervical examinations and membrane sweeping
Accomplishments
- Rapid promotion from Clinician I to Clinician IV at Planned Parenthood Los Angeles within my first two years based on clinical autonomy, procedural expertise and patient care excellence.
- Recruited, trained, and mentored two newly graduated Physician Assistants after only one year of employment at Westchester Medical Center.
- Frequently requested Clinical Preceptor for PA, NP, and medical students for thorough training and friendly, approachable demeanor.
- Maintained high patient satisfaction scores and consistently met or exceeded clinical performance expectations at all positions.
Certification
- New York Physician Assistant License (#024205) - Expires 4/30/2029
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) - Expires 12/2028
- DEA License (#MK0155932) - Expires 10/31/2028
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Expires 6/2027
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - Expires 6/2027
- California Physician Assistant License (#PA60334) - Expires 5/31/2027
Timeline
OB/GYN Physician Assistant, Clinician IV
Planned Parenthood Los Angeles
02.2023 - CurrentRead More
OB/GYN Physician Assistant
Advanced OB/GYN Associates
01.2020 - 01.2023Read More
Springfield College
Master of Science from Physician Assistant Studies
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Springfield College
Bachelor of Science from Pre-Physician Assistant Studies
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