Erich Wittmer
Edinburg,Texas
Summary
- Licensed Physician Assistant: Four years of experience in Neurological surgery, Primary care, Pediatrics and eight years of Aesthetic medicine experience.
- Certified Surgical Assistant, Self-motivated surgical assistant with surgical and medical school training. ECFMG certified, medical board relevant knowledge.
- Aesthetic Medicine: Patient-focused Provider, specializing in Advanced Aesthetic Medicine, providing high quality, personal levels of healthcare to patients in clinical environments. Eight years of successful practice.
- Professor of Biomedical Sciences: Result-oriented Professor proficient in developing course materials, including syllabi, lesson plans and exams. Extensive background in delivering Biomedical Sciences and Upper-level medical oriented lectures and classroom discussions. Excellent record of managing minimum teaching load of 16 credit hours per semester.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Partner / Injector - Medical Spa
Revive Med Spa
2023.07 - Current
- Assess, consult and treat for numerous cosmetic procedures including fillers, neurotoxins, laser resurfacing, weight loss, tattoo removal, photofacial, laser liposuction, and hormone replacement therapy.
- Developed a loyal clientele of 250 + patients through consistent high-quality services and attentive care.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow and efficient scheduling for staff members.
- Increased revenue by implementing effective marketing strategies and promotional campaigns.
- Implemented safety protocols and maintained a clean spa facility to ensure client well-being and comfort.
- Collaborated with product vendors to secure high-quality supplies at cost-effective rates, improving overall profit margins.
- Maintained accurate financial records, tracking expenses, revenue, payroll, and inventory management.
- Optimized appointment booking processes through the implementation of an easy-to-use online scheduling system.
- Monitored inventory levels closely to prevent stockouts or overstocking issues while minimizing waste from expired products.
Surgical Physician Assistant
Pure Med Aesthetics
2022.07 - Current
- Provide consultations for laser liposuction and fat transfer.
- Recorded patient history to accurately track conditions, progress and diagnosis for comprehensive medical records.
- Provide thorough examination and medical history, realistic expectations, preoperative care, and postoperative care.
- Manage team of nurse, surgical technician, sterile technician, and postoperative care providers.
- Prepare and perform fat transfer for injection.
Pediatric Physician Assistant
Children's Care Clinic
2022.07 - 2023.07
- Provide comprehensive medical care for high volume clinic, including yearly physicals, sports physicals, chronic care management, and immunizations
- Provide anticipatory guidance to patients and families concerning areas such as vaccine administration, developmental milestones, nutrition and hygiene practices
- Identify and treat common pediatric and adolescent illness
- Evaluate response to treatments through follow ups and phone consultations
- Sole provider at busy neighborhood clinic since November, 2022.
Professor of Biomedical Sciences
University Of Texas Rio Grande Valley
2016.08 - 2022.06
- Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions and projects into lessons.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Courses taught include Biochemistry, Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Biochemistry, Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Pathology, Pathophysiology, Advanced Cell Biology, Advanced Molecular Biology, Integrated Body Systems, and Independent Research
- Mentor students and develop personalized study plans for preparation to professional degree examinations
- Developed courses that prepare students for transition into medical school, dental school, and other professional degree programs with ease.
- Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions and projects into lessons.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
Surgical Physician Assistant
South Texas Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery
2018.11 - 2021.08
- Performed preventive and elective surgeries ranging from craniotomies, ACDF, PCDF, ALIF, PLIF, spinal cord stimulators and vertebroplasties.
- Clamped, ligated or cauterized blood vessels to control bleeding during surgical entry using hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures or electrocautery equipment.
- Supervised trainees, medical students, residents and fellows to help each achieve proficiency in the field.
- Administered pain relief medication.
- Thoroughly assessed patients to identify medical condition and level of surgical risk.
- Minimized surgical bleeding with skilled ligation and clamping of blood vessels.
- Updated charts and patient information to show findings, treatments and medications.
- Selected and purchased equipment for surgical procedures
- Applied sutures, staples or other materials to close skin, facial or subcutaneous wound layers.
Aesthetic Injector
VIP Clinic - Aesthetic Medicine
2019.07 - 2020.08
- Assessed patient aesthetic /aging concerns providing guidance and knowledge of which treatments and or procedures would provide best outcomes.
- Educated patients on additional available services and products.
- Answered patient questions honestly with detailed explanation to set realistic expectations of immediate and long-term outcomes.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient aesthetic goals, available time, and budgets.
- Administered treatments such as neurotoxins, HA dermal fillers, collagen stimulating fillers, deoxycholic acid, platelet rich plasma, platelet rich fibrin, amniotic fluid therapies, microneedling, and bio-identical hormone replacement therapy.
- Documented all treatments and procedures, including facial map dosing, banked or partial saved filler syringes, and scheduled follow ups.
Surgical Assistant
Valley Baptist Medical Center
2018.11 - 2020.08
- Performed preventive and elective surgeries
- Clamped, ligated or cauterized blood vessels to control bleeding during surgical entry using hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures or electrocautery equipment
- Supervised trainees, medical students, residents and fellows to help each achieve proficiency in the field
- Administered pain relief medication
- Thoroughly assessed patients to identify medical condition and level of surgical risk
- Minimized surgical bleeding with skilled ligation and clamping of blood vessels
- Reviewed and documented patient histories and supporting clinical data
- Conducted necessary clinical procedures
- Obtained appropriate record of pathological anatomical and physiological relevant data for physician review
- Assisted physician in an array of complex and unique invasive cardiovascular procedures
- Collaborated with cardiologist in performing cardiac invasive procedures
Medical Sales Director
Paramount Surgicals, Inc
2016.07 - 2019.11
- Demonstrated proper equipment use by showing clients product setup and operation using advanced knowledge of medical and surgical processes
- Developed key partnerships with industry-leading organizations to strengthen professional network and expand future business opportunities.
- Generated revenue by liaising between doctors and companies to sell products
- Prepared and delivered product presentations and answered questions about Paramount Surgical's spinal implants to increase sales
- Implemented diverse marketing and promotional strategies to enhance brand performance in target markets
- Assisted surgeons in the operating room with placement, and choice of implants and to help show proper technique.
Education
M.D. - Medicine
Universidad Autónoma De GuadalajaraFacultad De Medicina
12.2016
M.D. - Medicine
Sunrise Hospital
Las Vegas, NV01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, And Psychology
Allegheny College
Meadville, PA05.2009
Skills
- Surgically Trained Foreign Physician
- Preventative Health Measures
- Pediatric, Adult Examination
- Complex and chronic disease
- Management
- Strong communication skills
Certification
- Licensed Physician Assistant
- ECFMG
- CSA
- BLS
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Partner / Injector - Medical Spa
Revive Med Spa
2023.07 - Current
Surgical Physician Assistant
Pure Med Aesthetics
2022.07 - Current
Pediatric Physician Assistant
Children's Care Clinic
2022.07 - 2023.07
Aesthetic Injector
VIP Clinic - Aesthetic Medicine
2019.07 - 2020.08
Surgical Physician Assistant
South Texas Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery
2018.11 - 2021.08
Surgical Assistant
Valley Baptist Medical Center
2018.11 - 2020.08
Professor of Biomedical Sciences
University Of Texas Rio Grande Valley
2016.08 - 2022.06
Medical Sales Director
Paramount Surgicals, Inc
2016.07 - 2019.11
M.D. - Medicine
Universidad Autónoma De GuadalajaraFacultad De Medicina
M.D. - Medicine
Sunrise Hospital
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, And Psychology
Allegheny College
- Licensed Physician Assistant
- ECFMG
- CSA
- BLS
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