Deana E. Paley
Watertown,NY
Summary
I am committed to delivering high-quality surgical care. I treat my patient as I would like to be treated. Attention to detail, strong surgical skills, knowledge of my limitations, and transparency are my strong suit. I am known for collaborative team efforts, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. I am eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Samaritan Hospital
08.2018 - Current
- Helped build Breast Care Comprehensive Service for Samaritan hospital.
- Established Plastic surgery service line for Samaritan hospital
- Served as a consultant for other physicians seeking expert advice on specific cases or surgical techniques, enhancing overall quality of care within the institution.
- Contributed to departmental budget planning by providing input on necessary resources and equipment for surgical teams.
- Serve on several hospital comities.
- Followed strict schedules during surgeries.
- Supervised trainees, medical students, and residents. Participate in didactic lectures.
- Performed surgery on average of 200 per year to correct deformities, repair injuries, restore functions and prevent and treat diseases.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center
09.2014 - 08.2018
- Supervised trainees, medical students, residents and fellows to help each achieve proficiency in field.
- Performed surgery on average of 6-8 patients per week to correct deformities, repair injuries, restore functions and prevent and treat diseases.
- Run hand and plastic surgery clinics, seeing average 75 patients per week
- Covered trauma Hand and Plastic surgery call, including pediatric coverage. Level 1 Trauma center.
- Managed scheduling of surgeries effectively while balancing emergency cases, ensuring timely access to crucial procedures for all patients.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
St John's Episcopal Hospital
06.2013 - 08.2018
- Supervised trainees, medical students, residents and fellows to help each achieve proficiency in field. Run Plastic surgery clinic.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans that addressed all aspects of patient's health needs.
- Participated in Wound care clinic with hyperbaric treatments with average 20 patients per week
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
St Joseph's Hospital
01.2013 - 08.2018
- Performed regular rounds to check on patients' following surgery, discuss patient condition and coordinate care.
- Performed preventive and elective surgeries.
- On call coverage for emergency room for plastic and hand surgery.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon. Owner, CEO
Artmedicus, PLLC
09.2012 - 08.2018
- Company Overview: Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery
- Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Flushing Hospital
01.2013 - 07.2018
- Supervised trainees, medical students, residents and fellows to help each achieve proficiency in field.
- Participated in credentialing surgical training program with Collage of osteopathic medicine
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans that addressed all aspects of patient's health needs.
- Participated with Wound care clinic with average 15 patients per week schedule.
Wound Care Physician
Vohra Wound Physicians
07.2012 - 07.2018
- Wound care physician
- Instructed patients and families on medical diagnoses and treatment options.
- Participated in care of average 90 patients per week.
- Collaborated with consulting physicians regarding care of patients.
- Completed basic bedside procedures with local or topical anesthetic.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress, prompting timely and appropriate interventions.
- Provided and managed direct patient care by conducting physical examinations, evaluations and assessments to determine diagnosis.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
St Barnabas Hospital
05.2013 - 05.2015
- On call responsibilities for trauma of the hand and plastic surgery emergencies. Level 1 Trauma center.
- Mentored junior surgeons and medical students, sharing expertise to help them grow professionally and provide better patient care.
- Assisted in certifying Plastic surgery program with American College of Osteopathic Surgeons.
- Participated in outpatient Wound Care Clinic average 15 patients per week
Fellow Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
St. Barnabas Hospital
07.2010 - 06.2012
- Company Overview: Plastic and Reconstructive Fellowship
- Plastic and Reconstructive Fellowship
- Actively participated in all learning activities as proposed by Osteopathic College of Surgeons.
- Was punctual and diligent with call schedule, daily routines of the plastic surgery service.
- Shown excellent interpersonal skills with other departments, colleagues, patients, and families.
- Have received highest marks on evaluations from superiors.
Resident Physician
Peninsula Hospital Center
07.2005 - 06.2010
- Company Overview: General Surgery Residency Program
- General Surgery Residency Program
Education
Fellowship - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
St. Barnabas Hospital
Bronx, NY06.2012
Residency - General Surgery Residency Program
Peninsula Hospital Center
Far Rockaway, NY06.2010
Internship/Residency -
Peninsula Hospital Center
Far Rockaway, NY06.2009
Medical -
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY12.1997
Associate Degree - Nursing
Jefferson Community College
Louisville, KY05.1994
Skills
- Plastic and Reconstructive surgery
- Breast reconstruction, enhancement
- Body Contouring
- Complex wound care
- Cosmetic procedures
- Hand Surgery
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of Breast Surgeon, Radiation oncologist, Breast radiologist in the development of Breast comprehensive center.
- Build Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery service line from ground up for the hospital.
- Was instrumental part in accreditation of Plastic and Reconstructive Fellowship in St Barnabas Hospital, NY
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- New York State Medical License, #249051
- Board Certified General Surgery
- Board Certified Plastic Surgery
Hospitalaffiliations
- Lincoln Medical and Mental Center, Bronx, NY
- St. John’s Episcopal Hospital, Far Rockaway, NY
- St. Joseph’s Hospital, Yonkers, NY
Presentationspublications
- Poster Presentation “Surgical Management for Failed Gastric Pacemaker for Gastroparesis: Case Presentation”, American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, San Francisco, CA, 2007
- Poster Presentation “Desmoid Fibromatosis in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis negative patients: two new cases.”, Annual Meeting of Brooklyn and Long Island Chapter American College of Surgeons, Long Island, NY, 12/01/08
- Hypoxia Signature of Splice Forms of Tryptophanyl-tRNA Synthetase Marks Pancreatic Cancer Cells With Distinct Metastatic Abilities, Elena L. Paley, PhD, Deana E. Paley, DO, Tatyana Merkulova-Rainon, PhD, Pochi R. Subbarayan, PhD, Pancreas, 40, 7, 10/01/11, 1043-1056
Practiceexperience
- Attending Department of Plastic Surgery, Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, 234 149th Street, Bronx, NY, 10451, 09/01/14, present
- Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery, Artmedicus, PLLC, 955 Yonkers Ave, Yonkers, NY, 10407, 09/01/12, present
- Wound care physician, Vohra Wound Physicians, 07/01/12, present
- Fellow Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Fellowship, Bronx, NY, 07/01/10, 06/30/12
- Resident Physician, General Surgery Residency Program, Far Rockaway, NY, 07/01/05, 06/30/10
- Perioperative Nurse Educator/Registered Nurse, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, FL, 09/01/98, 12/31/01
- Registered Nurse- Perioperative Services, Jewish Hospital, Louisville, KY, 06/01/93, 07/31/98
Languages
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Samaritan Hospital
08.2018 - Current
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center
09.2014 - 08.2018
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
St John's Episcopal Hospital
06.2013 - 08.2018
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
St Barnabas Hospital
05.2013 - 05.2015
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
St Joseph's Hospital
01.2013 - 08.2018
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Flushing Hospital
01.2013 - 07.2018
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon. Owner, CEO
Artmedicus, PLLC
09.2012 - 08.2018
Wound Care Physician
Vohra Wound Physicians
07.2012 - 07.2018
Fellow Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
St. Barnabas Hospital
07.2010 - 06.2012
Resident Physician
Peninsula Hospital Center
07.2005 - 06.2010
Residency - General Surgery Residency Program
Peninsula Hospital Center
Internship/Residency -
Peninsula Hospital Center
Medical -
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
University of Louisville
Associate Degree - Nursing
Jefferson Community College
- ACLS
- BLS
- New York State Medical License, #249051
- Board Certified General Surgery
- Board Certified Plastic Surgery
Fellowship - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
St. Barnabas Hospital
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