Maria Smith, PA, RD
Greenville,SC
Summary
Skilled Physician Assistant with 10 years of experience at Prisma Gastroenterology, specializing in the diagnosis and management of complex GI conditions. I also am trained as a Registered Dietitian which provides for a unique opportunity for nutrition counseling among my patients. Also, I am constantly collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize treatment plans, including for patients on high-risk medications such as biologics for IBD, patients with chronic liver disease, and also for acutely ill patients in the inpatient setting among others. I enjoy providing patient focused care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Assistant
Prisma Gastroenterology
10.2015 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive GI focused assessments and physical exam to determine diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Order endoscopic examinations including advanced endoscopic procedures, imaging studies and labs
- Interpret imaging studies, labs, endoscopic procedure results and pathology from biopsies throughout the GI tract, including liver biopsy
- Prescribe treatment for various GI conditions including high risk medications such as biologics for IBD as well as other medications for chronic GI conditions
- provide counseling to patients regarding diagnosis, and specifically regarding nutrition intervention if needed
- Follow manage patients with chronic GI conditions including GERD, gastroparesis, chronic liver disease, IBD, IBS and other functional disorders
- Assess and treat acutely ill patients with GI concerns in the inpatient setting
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
MUSC
Charleston, SC08-2015
Bachelor of Science - Registered Dietitian
SC DHEC
Columbia, SC05-2011
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition
Clemson University
Clemson, SC05-2010
Skills
- Diagnosis and management of chronic GI conditions in the outpatient setting
- Evaluation and management of long term chronically ill Liver patients
- Collaboration with transplant team regarding chronic liver patients
- Collaboration with pharmacists, nurses and physicians for management of high risk biologic medications for IBD
- 3 years of practice focusing primarily on complicated esophageal diseases
- nutrition counseling for patients with chronic nutrition focused GI issues including fatty liver, EOE, gastroparesis, IBD, IBS, Celiac disease, GERD
- PEG tube management
- Management of functional disease such as IBS and functional dyspepsia
- Inpatient management of the acutely ill GI patient
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Prisma Gastroenterology
10.2015 - Current
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
MUSC
Bachelor of Science - Registered Dietitian
SC DHEC
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition
Clemson University