Orlando Lopez
South Texas Family Medicine & Urgent Care
Live Oak,TX
2
Languages
20
years of professional experience
Seasoned Physician Assistant bringing over 20 years of experience. Highly analytical and organized with observant, detail-oriented nature dedicated to optimal patient care. Well-versed in Military Medicine primary care and emergency care.
Joined Navy as A Hospital Corpsman (HM) January 1988 and earned Navy Enlisted Classifications in Fleet Marine Force HM (8404), Search and Rescue Helicopter HM (8401), Submarine Independent Duty HM (8402).
Deployed with 2D Marine Division Infantry Line Company during Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm (August 1990-March 1991).
Conducted Cold weather amphibious operations January-March 1992.
Served as Helicopter Rescue HM at Naval air Station Key West conducting over 120 sea and shipboard rescue/evacuation missions.
Deployed on Surface Ships and Submarines.
Selected for Military Physician Assistant Training (IPAP) and completed program with honors.
Work History
Staff Physician Assistant
3 Years 6 Months- Performed physical examinations, ordered laboratory tests and imaging studies, and prescribed medications for patients. Managed weight loss, hormone replacement and peptide therapy for men and women.
- Educated and counseled patients on preventive care, health maintenance, and disease management strategies to enhance patient understanding and engagement.
- Assessed the need for follow-up visits or referrals to other specialists based on patient condition and diagnosis.
- Conducted comprehensive histories of new patients including taking vital signs, reviewing medical records, and documenting findings in electronic health record system.
- Facilitated positive interactions with diverse patient populations to enhance communication. while interacting with a diverse population of patients from varied cultural backgrounds.
- Reviewed and explained lab results to patients, addressing any abnormal values to ensure clarity and support informed decision-making.
- Performed laceration repair, suturing, stapling and gluing and used butterfly bandages
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
11 Months- Instructed personnel in tactical trauma casualty care techniques during training sessions.
- Developed operating procedures for Forward Resuscitative Care Team to enhance trauma response effectiveness
- Primary Care Manager supporting over 1,150 Navy and Marine Corps personnel
Senior Medical Officer
3 Years 1 Month- Department Head of medical unit with staff of nine military medical personnel providing care for 1300 military personnel.
- Performed 280 Military Special Duty Physicals for personnel in Submarine Duty, Dive Duty, Special Warfare, and Airborne.
- Coordinated Limited Duty and Medical Board processes for Navy and Marine Corps personnel.
Department Head
3 Years 2 Months- Senior Navy Liaison with Army Medical facilities and four local German Hospitals.
- Coordinated MEDEVAC operations for Naval Special Warfare personnel across Europe and Africa, ensuring timely medical response.
- Managed primary care for all Naval Special Warfare commands, overseeing medical readiness and patient care quality.
Senior Medical Officer
3 Years 2 Months- Served as Special Operations Task Force Surgeon (Southeast) during Operation Enduring Freedom, providing medical support to 1,500 military personnel, ensuring operational readiness and health management from January 2012 to October 2012.
- Served as Special Operations Task Force Surgeon (Southeast) during Operation Enduring Freedom, delivering critical medical support to 1,200 military personnel, enhancing mission effectiveness and soldier welfare from November 2013 to May 2014.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Staff Physician Assistant
4 Years 8 Months- Provided primary care and coordinated health services for recruits at Recruit Training Command Primary Care Clinic.
- Deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom June 2007-March 2008 Assigned to 2D MEF working with TQ Forward Surgical Support Team.
- Deployed to Operation Enduring Freedom with Army Provincial Reconstruction Team July 2008-July 2009.
- Oversaw healthcare delivery at Fisher Branch Clinic of Fisher Branch Clinic May 2010-August 2011.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
Skills
Patient management
Primary care experience
Patient assessments
Physical examination
Implementing treatment plans
Prescribing medication
Interpreting laboratory results
Laceration Repair
Performing physicals
Chronic Disease Management
Weight management therapy
Hormone replacement therapy
Peptide therapy
Patient triage
Educating patients
Foreign body removal
Multilingual in Spanish
Affiliations
NCCPA Certified: 1073877
Texas Medical Board License: PA16284
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Staff Physician Assistant
South Texas Family Medicine & Urgent Care
02.2023 - CurrentRead More
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
Bravo Surgical Company 3D Medical Battalion
04.2021 - 03.2022Read More
Senior Medical Officer
Navy Information Operations Command
03.2018 - 04.2021Read More
Department Head
Naval Special Warfare Unit Two
12.2014 - 02.2018Read More
Senior Medical Officer
Seal Team TWO
09.2011 - 11.2014Read More
Staff Physician Assistant
Naval Hospital Great Lakes
12.2006 - 08.2011Read More
University of Nebraska
Master of Science from Physician Assistant
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