SAMUEL DISMUKE PA-C, MSBS
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Physician Assistant with over 8 years in orthopedic spine, complemented by recent interventional, radiology experience. Proven success in fast-paced collaborative environments through comprehensive patient assessment, peri-procedural management, surgical first-assist experience, and image-guided interventions. After expanding procedural expertise in interventional radiology, now eager to return to a true passion for spine care and contribute deep specialty knowledge, surgical experience, and patient centered commitment with in a high performing spine team
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Assistant - Interventional Radiology
Summit Interventional Radiology
10.2025 - Current
- Perform pre-procedure evaluations, obtained informed consent, and optimized patient for image – guided procedures.
- Perform minimally invasive procedures in outpatient and hospital based setting.
- Round on patient before and after procedures, assess recovery, address acute concerns, and coordinate follow up care.
- Interpret relevant labs and imaging, collaborate with supervising physicians, and help determine procedural candidacy.
- Manage documentation , workflow coordination, and multidisciplinary communication with a high degree of autonomy.
Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Orthopedics Northeast (ONE)
04.2018 - Current
- Perform comprehensive assessments of patients with spinal disorders.
- First-Assist in complex spine surgeries; specializing in spine exposure and suture closure.
- Provided postoperative care, including patient education and rehabilitation planning.
- Ordered and interpret diagnostic tests, including X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs to develop tailored treatment plans.
- Perform various orthopedic injections including kyphoplasty procedures, ultrasound-guided sacroiliac joint injections, and caudal epidural injections with a high degree of autonomy.
Physician Liaison & Marketing Director
Prizm Pain Management
07.2014 - 08.2015
- Created marketing strategies integral for building and expanding the practice.
- Developed and nurtured a network of potential referring physician groups while maintaining strong relationships with existing referring physicians.
- Coordinated sponsorships, promotions, and community outreach programs.
- Developed social media prowess and produced original website content.
Scrub Technician / Medical Assistant
Prizm Pain Management
07.2012 - 07.2014
- Collaborated with the physician during minor surgical procedures; creating sterile fields, prepping injections/medications, and passing instruments.
- Prepared patients for surgery by obtaining IV access and positioning.
- Packaged, autoclaved, and maintained sterility of surgical instruments for each procedure.
- Monitored patient vitals during procedures and documented postoperative patient care.
Education
Master of Science - Biomedical Science
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH01-2017
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Philosophy
University of Michigan
Dearborn, MI01-2011
Skills
- Surgical spine exposure and closure
- Diagnostic test interpretation (Spine/Ortho): Xray, CT, MRI
- Kyphoplasty under Fluoroscopy
- CT, ultrasound and fluoroscopic-guided injections and biopsies
Certification
Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) – National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association, DEA Certification - Indiana Controlled Substance Registration (CSR)
ACLS Training - 2026
Timeline
Physician Assistant - Interventional Radiology
Summit Interventional Radiology
10.2025 - Current
Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Orthopedics Northeast (ONE)
04.2018 - Current
Physician Liaison & Marketing Director
Prizm Pain Management
07.2014 - 08.2015
Scrub Technician / Medical Assistant
Prizm Pain Management
07.2012 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Philosophy
University of Michigan
Master of Science - Biomedical Science
University of Toledo
Personal Information
Title: Physician Assistant