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Karla Cabrera

Physician Assistant
Calexico,CA

Summary

Competent Physician Assistant with 20-years of experience in Primary Care and Internal Medicine. Well-developed skill in patient observation, assessment, and examination.

Expertise includes over 15 years of experience managing chronic illnesses such as Diabetes, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, and Thyroid conditions.

Self-motivated and hardworking with excellent bedside manner.

Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Physician Assistant

ECRMC
Calexico, CA
12.2017 - Current
  • Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
  • Implemented therapeutic regimens involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
  • Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
  • Reviewed medical testing requests to determine validity of diagnostic testing requests.
  • Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
  • Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
  • Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints.

Physician Assistant

IV Family Care Medical Group
Calexico, CA
02.2011 - 03.2017
  • Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints.
  • Implemented therapeutic regimens involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
  • Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.

Physician Assistant

Diabetes and Endocrine Associates
El Centro, CA
02.2003 - 04.2012

- Assessed and managed diseases ranging from Prediabetes, Diabetes, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Osteoporosis, and Thyroid Disorders.

- Implementing treatment plans adhering to standards of care and professional practice guidelines.

- Worked at the following locations:

Ximed building, La Jolla, CA.

Alvarado Hospital, San Diego, CA.

Grossmont Hospital, La Mesa, CA.

El Centro, CA.

Physician Assistant

Balboa Nephrology Medical Group
El Centro, CA
02.2010 - 03.2012

- Managed patients with acute and chronic kidney disease and comorbidities.

Education

Doctor Of Medicine -

Universidad Autónoma De Baja California
Mexicali, BC
07.1985 - 08.1992

Associate Of General Studies -

Imperial Valley College
Imperial, CA
07.1997 - 08.1999

Physician Assistant Certified -

Stanford University
Stanford, CA
09.2001 - 12.2002

Associate Degree In Nursing -

Imperial Valley College
Imperial, CA
06.1998 - 12.2000

Skills

Educating patients

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Timeline

Physician Assistant

ECRMC
12.2017 - Current

Physician Assistant

IV Family Care Medical Group
02.2011 - 03.2017

Physician Assistant

Balboa Nephrology Medical Group
02.2010 - 03.2012

Physician Assistant

Diabetes and Endocrine Associates
02.2003 - 04.2012

Physician Assistant Certified -

Stanford University
09.2001 - 12.2002

Associate Degree In Nursing -

Imperial Valley College
06.1998 - 12.2000

Associate Of General Studies -

Imperial Valley College
07.1997 - 08.1999

Doctor Of Medicine -

Universidad Autónoma De Baja California
07.1985 - 08.1992
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