Edith Lesaca Ang. MD
Danville,CA
Summary
Experienced and compassionate Family Physician with over 20 years of expertise, certified by the ABFM Board. Deep understanding of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in inpatient and outpatient settings. Extensive knowledge in adult medicine, pediatric medicine, women's healthcare (including pap smears, colposcopy, and endometrial biopsies), prenatal care, normal vaginal deliveries, and geriatrics. Leader of a physician team collaborating with multiple departments, honing exceptional interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills for effective patient interactions. Proven ability to adapt to technological advancements, leveraging tools to enhance practice efficiency while maintaining high-quality standards. Fluent in English and Tagalog.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Physician-ABFM Board Certified
The Permanente Medical Group
11.2015 - Current
- Providing preventative health care in the form of well infant visits, well child visits, adolescent & sports physicals, routine adult physicals including pap smear, & Welcome to Medicare examinations
- Managing and treating common health problems, as well as serious, chronic, and complex illnesses, in infants, children, adolescents, and adults, to also include end of life discussions with patients and family
- Proficient use of electronic medical health record to document and provide quality health care in appropriate and efficient manner
- Providing consulting services to other physicians caring for patients with multiple medical conditions
- DSA Family Medicine Nursery Lead
- First Family Medicine Pediatric Immunization Champion in the Diablo Service Area.
- First to recommend module cross coverage workflow to fill Narcotic prescriptions to ensure that all patients' prescribed narcotics have a signed Opioid Agreement, up to date urine drug screen & routine check of CURES database 3 years prior to current Regional Narcotic Workflows.
- Maintained high patient satisfaction through knowledgeable support and compassionate care.
- Administered or prescribed treatments.
- Directed work of administrative, nursing and operations team members.
- Managed chronic conditions effectively, monitoring progress and adjusting treatments as necessary for improved quality of life.
- Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities aimed at enhancing expertise within family medicine and promoting increased competence when addressing complex medical issues.
- Increased patient satisfaction and engagement through detailed explanation of treatment plans and answering questions thoroughly, utilizing tools such as problem list management and standardized clinical explanation tools.
- Improved clinical efficiency by streamlining patient flow and optimizing appointment scheduling.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives designed to optimize service delivery processes and promote positive outcomes for both patients and healthcare providers alike.
- Coordinated seamless transitions between primary care providers when referring patients to specialists or hospitals for further evaluation or treatment services.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop cohesive care plans for complex cases, ensuring optimal results.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on medical advancements, incorporating new findings into personalized treatment plans.
- Assistant Clinical Faculty Drexel School of Medicine and California North State University College of Medicine
Family Physician-ABFM Board Certified
Central Florida Hospitalist Partners
03.2015 - 10.2015
- Scope of responsibilities included providing inpatient care
- Managing and treating common health problems, as well as serious, chronic, and complex illnesses, in adults and the elderly, to also include end of life discussions with patients and family
- Proficient at the use of the electronic medical health record to document and provide quality health care in an appropriate and efficient manner
- Provided consulting services to other physicians caring for patients with multiple medical conditions
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds involving MD, RN, case management, and chaplain
- Integral to the improvement of length of stay hours in the observation Clinical Decision Unit
- Suggested the creation of a committee (which was later created) in which Hospitalists and Emergency Room Physicians work to improve admission process by streamlining guidelines for inpatient versus observational status on all hospital admissions.
Family Physician-ABFM Board Certified
Pro Health Family Physicians
09.2008 - 03.2015
- Scope of responsibilities included providing inpatient and outpatient care
- Performed office procedures including excisional biopsies, laceration repair, pap smears, colposcopy, endometrial biopsies, splinting and casting, pre-participation sports physicals, and EKG interpretation
- Providing preventative health care in the form of well infant visits, well child visits, adolescent & sports physicals, routine adult physicals including pap smear, & Welcome to Medicare examinations
- Managing and treating common health problems, as well as serious, chronic, and complex illnesses, in infants, children, adolescents, and adults, to also include end of life discussions with patients and family in both an Inpatient and Outpatient setting
- Proficient at the use of the electronic medical health record to document and provide quality health care in an appropriate and efficient manner
- Responsible for creating schedules including hospital call, office coverage, and vacation for 10 providers
- Florida State University Family Medicine Clerkship Faculty teaching 3rd & 4th Year Medical Students
- University of South Florida & University of Central Florida School of Nursing Courtesy Faculty teaching Nurse Practitioner Students.
Family Physician-ABFM Board Certified
CFP Physicians Group
08.2007 - 09.2008
- Scope of responsibilities includes providing outpatient care in the office setting, nursing home and inpatient psychiatric facility to pediatric, adult and elderly populations
- Performed in office procedures including excisional biopsies, laceration repair, joint injections, pap smears, endometrial biopsies, pre-participation sports physicals, medical clearance physicals and EKG interpretation
- Developed and implemented patient management plans, dictated progress notes, and assisted in provision of continuity of care
- Managed outpatients in local nursing home and home settings
- Provided preventative health care for children and adults.
- Provided preventative health care to children admitted to local inpatient psychiatric facility including but not limited to medical consults, pap smears and STD testing.
Resident Physician
McLaren Regional Medical Center
07.2004 - 06.2007
- Reported directly to supervising faculty physicians in ACGME-accredited Family Practice Residency Program
- Scope of responsibilities included providing inpatient, outpatient, emergency room and nursing home care
- Experienced in office procedures including excisional biopsies, laceration repair, pap smears, colposcopy, endometrial biopsies, splinting and casting, pre-participation sports physicals, and EKG interpretation
- Developed and implemented patient management plans, dictated progress notes, and assisted in provision of continuity of care
- Managed outpatients in local nursing home and home settings
- Examined patients, performed physical examinations and compiled patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination and prescribed pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions
- Trained and supervised junior residents and medical students engaged in patient care in the hospital and the outpatient setting
- Effectively managed medical floor inpatients, performed vaginal deliveries and assisted in cesarean deliveries in obstetrics, managed emergencies in obstetrics and supervised all in-house family practice residents while on call
- Participated in community health fairs at local churches and sponsored by community groups such as the NAACP
- Provided school pre-participation athletic physical exams at area high schools and for groups such as the Girl Scouts.
Education
M.D. -
De La Salle University College of Medicine
Dasmariñas, Cavite, Philippines06.2002
Bachelor of Science -
Mount St. Mary's College
Los Angeles, CA06.1996
Skills
- Women's health
- Vaccination Administration
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Pediatric Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Family medicine
- Time Management
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of Physicians in the development of standardized work flows to improve quality measures, efficiency, and stream line patient care.
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 05/2015
- Basic Life Support, 04/2015
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 09/2006
- Neonatal Advanced Life Support, 09/2006
- Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics, 07/2004
Affiliations
- Diplomate, American Board of Family Medicine 2007-Present
- Florida State University College of Medicine Family Medicine Clerkship Faculty 2010-2015
- University of South Florida School of Nursing Courtesy Faculty 2011-2015
- University of Central Florida School of Nursing Courtesy Faculty 2012-2015
- Vice Chair, Department of Medicine St. Cloud Regional Medical Center 2010-2011
- Member, American Academy of Family Physicians
- Member, American Medical Association
- Member, Florida Academy of Family Physicians
- Assistant Clinical Faculty, Drexel University College of Medicine
- Assistant Clinical Faculty, California North State School of Medicine
References
- Ria San Valentin, MD, The Permanente Medical Group, Ria.Sanvalentin@kp.org, (925) 813-5290
- Chantal Morrison, MD, The Permanente Medical Group, Chantal.L.Morrison@kp.org, (925) 378-0390
- James M. Diffley, MD, The Permanente Medical Group, Matt.diffley@kp.org, (925) -378-0683
Publications
- Cellular Factors May Enable Squamous Carcinoma Cells to Overcome Transforming Growth Factor Beta-Mediated Repression of CDK2 Activity, Article, Oral Oncology, 01/1998
- Vague Abdominal Pain: Precursor to a Myocardial Infarction, Poster Presentation, Seventh Annual Michigan State University/Flint Area Medical Education Community Research Forum, 04/27/2005
- Vague Abdominal Pain: Precursor to a Myocardial Infarction, Poster Presentation, XXVIII Family Practice Research Day Conference, Michigan State University, 05/26/2005
Languages
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Family Physician-ABFM Board Certified
The Permanente Medical Group
11.2015 - Current
Family Physician-ABFM Board Certified
Central Florida Hospitalist Partners
03.2015 - 10.2015
Family Physician-ABFM Board Certified
Pro Health Family Physicians
09.2008 - 03.2015
Family Physician-ABFM Board Certified
CFP Physicians Group
08.2007 - 09.2008
Resident Physician
McLaren Regional Medical Center
07.2004 - 06.2007
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 05/2015
- Basic Life Support, 04/2015
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 09/2006
- Neonatal Advanced Life Support, 09/2006
- Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics, 07/2004
M.D. -
De La Salle University College of Medicine
Bachelor of Science -
Mount St. Mary's College
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