Kristen Dodd

Collaborate with physicians, nurses and support staff in both outpatient and inpatient setting. Educate patients on overall health and wellness, disease process, and pregnancy. Conduct physical exams to assess patients and their current condition, order and interpret diagnostic testing. Assist in surgical procedures in the operating room and preform minor in office procedures.

First assist adult cardiac and non-cardiac thoracic surgery. Executed proficiency in endoscopic/open vascular harvest and surgical wound closures. Managed and took first call on all CVICU surgical patients. Completed Pre/post operative appointments in clinic and hospital. Senior Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant responsible for scheduling surgical, clinical and call coverage for up to three Advanced Practice Providers. Trained and educated medical and PA students and oversaw the surgical training for new Advanced Practice Providers staff

Preformed high quality radiologic CT imaging, ensured patient safety and minimized patient radiation. Assisted radiologist's with image guided biopsies and procedures.