Palistha Amatya
Saint Michael
Summary
Board certified Family Medicine physician focused on providing evidence based practices for most health conditions encountered in primary care particularly chronic disease management with preventative care.
Practices collaborative care with other specialties to provide optimal treatment plan for patients, with continuity of care.
Skilled in minor office surgical procedures.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Board certified Family Medicine Physician
CentraCare Clearwater Family Medicine clinic
10.2024 - Current
Family Medicine Resident
University of Minnesota, St. Cloud Family Medicine Residency
St. Cloud, MN
06.2021 - 07.2024
Medical Advisor
Treatment.com
Bloomington, MN, United States of America
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Medical Advisor to the Global Library of Medicine.
- Created dataset based on Bayesian analysis to improve access and quality of healthcare with the goal of reducing patient load in primary care and improve information transmission to health care providers.
- Continued collaboration with Dr. Peterson to conduct research on Artificial Intelligence by building diagnoses and treatment in the AI-based on primary care diseases.
- Dr. Kevin Peterson, M.D., M.P.H
Volunteer Physician Assistant student
St. Mary's Medical and Rehabilitation Therapies
St. Paul, MN, United States of America
10.2020 - 12.2020
- St. Mary's Medical and Rehabilitation Therapies Clinic is a free clinic provided by St. Catherine University Physician Assistant program with St. Mary's clinic for the uninsured and underserved populations in the metro area of St. Paul/ Minneapolis. The clinic utilizes PA students as their workforce to run the clinic and train the PA students for their future practice.
- Act as Primary care provider for patients under the supervision of Professors and practicing providers to review charts, continuing care, and prescribe medications.
- Be a medical representative on PT/OT patient care team
- Responsible for rooming patients and obtaining vital signs.
- Assist in-house pharmacist with prescription writing, and dispensing.
- Dr. Amy Kelly
Research Assistant
Treatment.com
Bloomington, MN, United States of America
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Build clinical scenario based OSCE modules for medical students and physician assistant students in practice as well as test settings.
- Recruited physician assistant students and tested the OSCE modules to compare traditional SOAP note writing to evaluate performance against computer-based software.
- Created poster presentation based on the findings (to be presented at University of Minnesota)
- Dr. Kevin Peterson, MD, MPH
Psychiatric Associate
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview hospital
03.2013 - 06.2020
- Conduct daily clinical assessment of in-patients on Psychiatric and Behavioral Units
- Work with a team of doctors and nurses to provide patient care focused on Psychiatry and Psychology
- Work closely with patients suffering from severe mental illnesses on various Geriatric, Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatric Units
- Work with patients in Chemical Dependency Units in both Adult and Adolescent Units; observed and reported withdrawal symptoms while helping patients cope with the symptoms.
- Robin Gilbertson & Sarah Gamble
Research Artificial Intelligence Diagnosis Educator (Research AIDE)
University of Minnesota, Department of Family Medicine & Community Medicine: Center of Excellence in Primary Care
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Worked directly with and under collaboration of Dr. Kevin Peterson to conduct research on Artificial Intelligence by building diagnoses and treatment in the AI based on primary care diseases.
- Created dataset based on Bayesian analysis to improve access and quality of healthcare with the goal of reducing patient load in primary care, and improve information transmission to health care providers.
- Dr. Kevin A. Peterson, M.D., MPH, Professor and Director; Center of Excellence in Primary Care
Clinical Evaluator
University of Minnesota, Department of Psychiatry
07.2018 - 12.2018
- Conducted diagnostic interviews using Kiddie-Schedule for Affective Disorders and Psychosis, Parent and Lifetime version (KSADS-PL) and Children’s Depression Rating Scale, Revised (CDRS-R) ,Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II), Inventory of Statement About Self-Injury (ISAS) to evaluate potential participants for research studies involving repetitive Trans-Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS), and Brain Imaging of Girls’ Emotion and Self (BRIDGES) study.
Extern
St. Croix Regional Medical Center, Department of Family Medicine
07.2018 - 12.2018
- Gathered patient history and performed physical examinations. Then, I presented my findings to Dr. Ikpe so we could discuss and review diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Reviewed laboratory reports of the patients visiting the clinic with consulting physicians and relay the results, plans to the patients.
- Performed minor office procedures such as KOH prep, nail excision, cerumen removal, pap smear, antenatal care among others under the direct supervision of Dr. Ikpe.
- Dr. Inieke Ikpe
Research Study Coordinator
University of Minnesota, Department of Psychiatry
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Coordinated two research studies with involving efficacies of Ketamine infusion and Trans-Magnetic Stimulation in treatment-resistant depressed teenagers.
- Conducted diagnostic interviews, and ran clinical trials involving both treatment groups and healthy controls.
- Acquired structural and functional MRI and MR Spectroscopy data using a Siemens 3 Tesla Trio scanner and a 3 Tesla Siemens Prisma scanner at the Center for Magnetic Resonance Research (CMRR).
- Oversaw the day to day operations needed to conduct these studies and communicate effectively with participants during recruiting, screening, scheduling, consenting, and collecting data.
- Supervised and trained undergraduate student volunteers to utilize clinical measures to determine severity of mood disorders and suicidal inclinations.
- Compiled demographic and clinical data and use them in analyses, publications and grant proposals
- Dr. Kathryn R. Cullen & Dr. Bonnie Klimes-Dougan
Research Assistant
University of Minnesota Medical School, Departments of Psychiatry and Psychology
03.2016 - 08.2016
- Perform clinical evaluations
- Assist in evaluating and monitoring participants during study drug infusions
- Contributed to research include literature search, data entry, data cleaning and data analysis
- Created a poster presentation summarizing results of research literature (April 2016)
- Dr. Kathryn. R. Cullen and Dr. Bonnie Klimes-Dougan
Observer
University of Minnesota Medical Center
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Participated in rounds in Internal Medicine Department, discussed treatment proceedings and necessary laboratory works meetings. During this observership, I got the opportunity to learn about integrative, high quality medical care in an inpatient care, post-operative care and hospitalist care.
- Dr. Daniel J. Stein
Observer
University of Minnesota Medical Center
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Participated in lectures and meetings to learn about integrative, high quality psychiatric and medical care. Under the guidance of Dr. Alsaadi, I was able to solidify my clinical knowledge to distinguish treatment plans; clinical and bedside approach in Adult Psychiatric care and Senior Treatment Mental Health Programs.
- Dr. Gara Alsaadi
Observer
University of Minnesota Medical Center
10.2015 - 01.2016
- During this observership, I was involved in treatment proceedings, and learning about necessary laboratory words Senior Treatment Mental Health Program.
- Dr. Joel Strauch
Telemedicine Clinician
Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital
Nepal
02.2012 - 08.2012
- Counseled patients calling from remote areas for various medical emergencies and concerns where healthcare was not accessible
Physician
Prabhat Pariwar
Nepal
08.2009 - 08.2012
- Conducted monthly health camps for the locals to provide regular health check-ups for underserved population in the community. During these camps, we would perform general physical examinations, collect pap smears in women, screen for breast and testicular cancer, and provide TdaP, MMR, Polio, vaccinations. We would also provide tri-monthly contraceptive shots for people who could not afford contraception.
- Counseled patients for specialty care when required.
- Conducted counseling sessions and seminars during Giardia, Cholera, Flu epidemics.
Emergency physician
Bharosa Hospital
Nepal
03.2011 - 01.2012
- Diagnosed, treated and followed protocol Emergency Medicine while stationed at the ER of a private for-profit hospital.
- As the only physician in the ER, I acted within the capabilities of my clinical knowledge to manage the emergency room of 16 beds under a distant on-call senior physician.
Physician
Patan Community Based Rehabilitation Organization
Nepal
08.2009 - 08.2011
- Conducted monthly/bi-monthly volunteer medical camps for differently abled and special needs children based at the rehabilitation center who were in need of frequent medical care regarding urine infections, pneumonias, upper respiratory illnesses, and nutrition deficiency.
- Conducted therapeutic groups with help of therapists and staff members.
Intern
Various Hospitals (B&B Hospital, Paropakar Maternity and Women’s hospital, Kanti Children’s hospital, Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious hospital, Mental Health Hospital, Nepal Eye Hospital, Family Planning Association of Nepal)
Nepal
08.2009 - 12.2010
- Rotated in various mandatory and elective departments as an intern.
- Worked under supervising physicians to understand patient treatment process.
Education
Doctor of Medicine -
University of Minnesota, St. Cloud Family Medicine Residency
St. Cloud, MN06.2024
Master’s - Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)
St. Catherine University
St. Paul, MN05.2021
Bachelor’s in medicine; Bachelor’s in surgery - MBBS
Tianjin Medical University
Tianjin, China01.2009
Skills
- Evidence-based practice
- Patient-centered care
- Preventive medicine
- Clinical decision making
- Women's health
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Patient education
- Decision-making
Affiliations
- New American Alliance for Development (NAAD)
- Provide support to foreign medical graduates who call Minnesota home to integrate into healthcare workforce in the state Minnesota. This work varies from providing support to FMGs while they are preparing to take the USMLE boards, to helping out with their studies, to providing feedback for USMLE CS preparations, to presenting cases in our weekly/bi weekly meetings to keep up with our clinical knowledge.
- Partnered with Minnesota Department of Health to bring about reforms to integrate FMGs into workforce.
- Due to our cumulative efforts, we were able to introduce FMG assistance program at University of Minnesota for some candidates to gain hands-on experience with clerkship/rotation program called BRIIDGE. This would benefit those who under normal circumstances find difficulty in securing interview slots for residency application. The BRIIDGE program gained national attention when it was announced by ECHO ECFMG news
- Vice President of Education
- NAAD Toastmasters
- Mentor Toastmaster members with critical thinking and clear communication skills.
- Provide feedback and support to members to advance their leadership skills, and career advancements.
Certification
- Board certified: American board of Family medicine
- ECFMG Certified
- Step 1 November 2014 – Passed
- Step 2 CK August 2015- Passed
- Step 2 CS November 2015- Passed
- Step 3 September 2017- Passed
- Licensed and certified by Nepal Medical Council Licensure Committee
- Brainsway TMS Operator: Certified January 2017
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- ACLS certified: Valid until 06/2023
- PALS certified: Valid until 03/2024
- NRP certified: Valid until 09/30/2023
- Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) module taken 02/2022
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Nepali
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Limited Working
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary
Timeline
Board certified Family Medicine Physician
CentraCare Clearwater Family Medicine clinic
10.2024 - Current
Family Medicine Resident
University of Minnesota, St. Cloud Family Medicine Residency
06.2021 - 07.2024
Volunteer Physician Assistant student
St. Mary's Medical and Rehabilitation Therapies
10.2020 - 12.2020
Medical Advisor
Treatment.com
07.2020 - 05.2021
Research Assistant
Treatment.com
07.2020 - 10.2020
Research Artificial Intelligence Diagnosis Educator (Research AIDE)
University of Minnesota, Department of Family Medicine & Community Medicine: Center of Excellence in Primary Care
03.2019 - 09.2019
Clinical Evaluator
University of Minnesota, Department of Psychiatry
07.2018 - 12.2018
Extern
St. Croix Regional Medical Center, Department of Family Medicine
07.2018 - 12.2018
Research Study Coordinator
University of Minnesota, Department of Psychiatry
08.2016 - 06.2018
Research Assistant
University of Minnesota Medical School, Departments of Psychiatry and Psychology
03.2016 - 08.2016
Observer
University of Minnesota Medical Center
10.2015 - 01.2016
Observer
University of Minnesota Medical Center
09.2015 - 06.2016
Observer
University of Minnesota Medical Center
09.2015 - 06.2016
Psychiatric Associate
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview hospital
03.2013 - 06.2020
Telemedicine Clinician
Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital
02.2012 - 08.2012
Emergency physician
Bharosa Hospital
03.2011 - 01.2012
Physician
Prabhat Pariwar
08.2009 - 08.2012
Physician
Patan Community Based Rehabilitation Organization
08.2009 - 08.2011
Intern
Various Hospitals (B&B Hospital, Paropakar Maternity and Women’s hospital, Kanti Children’s hospital, Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious hospital, Mental Health Hospital, Nepal Eye Hospital, Family Planning Association of Nepal)
08.2009 - 12.2010
Master’s - Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)
St. Catherine University
Bachelor’s in medicine; Bachelor’s in surgery - MBBS
Tianjin Medical University
Doctor of Medicine -
University of Minnesota, St. Cloud Family Medicine Residency
PUBLICATIONS
- R. Cullen, Kathryn & Amatya, P. & Roback G., Albott, C.S., & Schreiner, M.W., & Ren, Y., & Eberly, L.E., & Carstedt, P., & Samikoglu, A., & Gunlicks-Stoessel, M., & Reigstad, K., & Horek, N.,Tye, S., & Lim, K.O., Klimes-Dougan, B. et al (July 2018). Intravenous Ketamine for Adolescents with Treatment-Resistant Depression: An Open-Label Study. Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology. 28. 10.1089/cap.2018.0030. PMID: 30004254
- Cullen,K.R., & Klimes-Dougan, B., & Amatya, P., & Thai, M., & Schreiner, M.W., & Roback, M., & Albott, S., & Ren, Y., & Eberely,L.E., & Lim, K.O., & Mueller, B.A. et al (December, 2017). “Neural Correlates of Treatment Response to Intravenous Ketamine in Adolescents with Treatment Resistant Depression” - presented at 56th Annual meeting of American College of Neuropsychopharmacology 2017; Palm Springs, CA, USA. https://www.nature.com/articles/npp2017264.pdf?report=reader
- Cullen, K.R. & Klimes-Dougan, B & Lim,K., & Carstedt,P. & Eberly, L. & Roback,M., & Albott,C. S., & Amatya,P., & Mueller,B ( December 2016) Intravenous Ketamine Treatment for Adolescents with Treatment-Resistant Depression: Clinical Effects and Impacts on Neural Structure – presented at 55th Annual meeting of American Colleges of Neuropsychopharmacology (ACNP); https://doi.org/10.1038/npp.2016.243 L3- 10.1038/npp.2016.243
- Cullen,K.R., & Jasberg, S., & Klimes-Dougan, B., & Croakin, P., Lim,K.O., & Amatya, P., & Nelson, B. ( April 2016) “Seizure Induced by Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in an Adolescent with Depression” - presented at 4th Minnesota Neuromodulation Symposium; Minneapolis, MN
- Wetter, H., & Cullen, K., & Ren, J., & Amatya, P. ( April 2017) “Clinical Response of Ketamine Infusions in Adolescents with Treatment-Resistant Depression” - presented at University of Minnesota Undergraduate Research Symposium; Minneapolis, MN