Seasoned Physician Assistant bringing 21 years of orthopedic experience. Highly analytical with observant, detail-oriented nature dedicated to optimal patient care. Well-versed in supporting attending surgeons.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Assistant - Ortho Trauma
Medical City Plano/Physcian Group Services
08.2020 - Current
Managing a high census of patients through effective communication with orthopedic team.
In hospital management of level 1 orthopedic trauma and complex revision total joint patients.
Post op, preop, and as needed rounding on patients.
Seeing ER and floor consults independently.
Coordination of care with other hospital specialties.
Physician Assistant
North Texas Orthopedics
06.2016 - 08.2020
Independently see patients in PA clinic
First assist in surgery.
Provide medical coverage for high school football games and perform spring high school physicals.
Physician Assistant
Arlington Orthopedic Associates
02.2014 - 06.2016
Treated patients in clinic and assisted surgeon in OR.
Physician Assistant
Irving Orthopedics and Sports Medicine/Ortho Texas
01.2006 - 02.2014
Treated patients in clinic both with surgeon and in independent PA run clinic.
First assist in OR.
Performed consults on patients at Level 3 trauma hospital.
Administered various intra- and extra-articular orthopedic injections both with and without fluoroscopic guidance.
Physician Assistant-Ortho Spine
Stony Brook University Hospital
11.2003 - 12.2005
Worked alongside orthopedic residents and surgeons at Level 1 trauma center and academic institution.
Attended resident conferences and lectures when able.
Treated complex spinal trauma and spinal deformity patients along with general trauma both in OR and clinic.
Assisted in growth of new Spine and Scoliosis Center with community outreach and educational seminars.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Touro College
Bay Shore, NY
09.2003
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
Northeastern University
Boston, MA
06.1998
Timeline
Physician Assistant - Ortho Trauma
Medical City Plano/Physcian Group Services
08.2020 - Current
Physician Assistant
North Texas Orthopedics
06.2016 - 08.2020
Physician Assistant
Arlington Orthopedic Associates
02.2014 - 06.2016
Physician Assistant
Irving Orthopedics and Sports Medicine/Ortho Texas
01.2006 - 02.2014
Physician Assistant-Ortho Spine
Stony Brook University Hospital
11.2003 - 12.2005
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Touro College
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
Northeastern University
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