SU YEE PHYO
ARVADA,CO
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Apprentice International Physician
Denver Health
Denver, CO
01.2026 - Current
- Achieved proficiency in patient care through an intensive nine-month program involving extensive inpatient and outpatient rotations.
- Enhanced care transition processes by collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, residents, and social services.
- Strengthened clinical acumen and aligned with ACGME competencies by actively participating in case reviews, journal clubs, and professional development.
Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist
San Gabriel Valley Medical Center
San Gabriel, CA
04.2024 - 12.2024
- My main responsibility is analyzing the medical records to ensure diagnoses, procedures and treatments are documented accurately. Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, case managers and other health care professionals to enhance and clarify documentation practices.
Medical Assistant and observer-ship
Garvey Healthy Family Medical Clinic
Monterey Park, CA
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Performed patient intake procedures, including obtaining medical histories and preparing patients for examinations. Assisted the physician during examinations. Instructed patients on follow-ups, medications, and activity restrictions.
Medical Scribe
Children's Hospital Colorado
Aurora, CO
08.2023 - 12.2023
- I was responsible for assisting healthcare provider by documenting patient encounters in real-time. Inputting data into electronic health record (EHR) systems (EPIC). Updating and organizing patient charts for accurate record-keeping.
- Most Meaningful: I worked closely with experienced physicians, accompanied them during patient visits which allowed me to witness how providers approach patients & make clinical decisions. This experience fostered teamwork, communication skills, and an understanding of how a multidisciplinary team function.
Observer
St.John Regional Medical Center
Oxnard, CA
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Participated in daily attendings' morning ward round, case presentations, and discussed about the management of various cases, and observed how they care for patients and their families. Also learned the processes of specialist consults and collaboration with other health care team, and social services.
Observer
Golden Pacific Nephrology Medical Clinic
Monterey Park, CA
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Participated in real-time case management and discussion based on patient histories, physical examination findings, and lab results. I had experienced the prevention and outpatient management of different nephropathies due to underlying chronic diabetes, hypertension, SLE, nephritic and nephrotic syndromes, etc.
- Most Meaningful: This experience provided a real-world view of what it's like to work as a physician. It allowed me to witness medical procedures, patient interactions, and the daily routines of healthcare professionals.
Medical Assistant
Wellcome Health Care Clinic
Brooklyn, NY
04.2020 - 09.2021
- I was responsible for taking brief patient’s histories, vital signs and documenting them together with lab and imaging results in MD Land EMR in a fast-paced and organized way.
- I have experienced in the management of common outpatient medical problems such as hypertension, diabetes, common cold, gastritis, etc.
Primary Care Physician
Kant Kaw Clinic
Yangon, Myanmar
05.2016 - 02.2019
- As a primary care physician, offered routine medical checkups, treated common medical conditions, and referred to specialties if needed.
Hospitalist
Sakura Hospital
Yangon, Myanmar
08.2012 - 04.2016
- Rotated in floor of different specialties including Emergency Room, Intensive Care Unit, Surgical Unit and Labor Room. Took patient histories, performed physical examinations, ordered diagnostic tests, documented and coordinated plan of care between different doctors from different specialties. Performed daily patient rounds. Got hands-on training in inserting central line and endotracheal tube, etc.
Field supervisor
Global Community Service Foundation
Inle Lake, Shan State, Myanmar
10.2014 - 11.2014
- Project name: Burmese Healthy Mothers and Infants
- Study Design: Cross Sectional Study
- Reference population: People living in Inle Lake
- Study population: Mothers (age between 15 and 50) living in GCSF sponsored villages and non-GCSF sponsored villages.
- Responsibilities: participated in data collection, data entry and data analysis. Worked as an interpreter between foreign supervisors and local villagers. Distributed handouts describing maternal and baby health care.
- Most Meaningful: As a member of a research team, I gained firsthand experience in the valuable contributions of health research to society. My work involved studying disease trends, treatment outcomes, public health interventions, functional abilities, healthcare costs, and their utilities.
Intern
University of Medicine 1
Yangon, Myanmar
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Compulsory internship training rotation in Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Pediatrics, and Obstetrics & Gynecology (3 months in each specialty).
- Actively involved in management of Internal Medicine floor patients and hands-on training in emergency medicine procedure under supervision of fellows and attendings.
- Evaluated patients with surgical diseases, performed various basic procedures, and assisted in major operations.
- Worked at neonatal unit for newborn assessment, took care of hospitalized pediatric patients and assisted in morning pediatrics clinic.
- Involved in normal vaginal delivery, assisted in Caesarean Section procedures and Gynecological operations.
Education
Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery -
University of Medicine 1
Myanmar12-2011
Affiliations
- MAMES (Myanmar American Medical Education Society)
- MMA (Myanmar Medical Association)
- MMC (Myanmar Medical Council)
- CAMS (Chinese American Medical Society)
- BAMA (Burmese American Medical Association)
Certification
- ACLS : Aug, 2024 - Aug, 2026
- Sexual Harassment and Abusive Conduct Prevention Training Completion Certificate: Apr, 2024 - Apr, 2026
- Certified Coding Specialist
- Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist: Aug 1 2025- Aug 1 2027
Proficient Languages
English
Burmese
Chinese
Interests
Enjoy traveling to broaden cultural horizons and gain exposure to new ideas and perspectives, Cooking traditional Burmese and Chinese foods, Engage in creative pursuits like sewing and knitting
Publications
- Peer Reviewed Book Chapter Phyo, S.Y., Htay, S.S., Thu, P.M., Paing, Y.L., Paing, T.K., Lin, E.E., Aung, P.S., Su, Y., Wai, P.P., Swe, P.P., Et al. Rural Field Trip Training 2009 (Kuk-Kai). In: Myo,O., ed. Morbidity of Non-Communicable diseases in Kuk-Kai. Department of Preventive and Social Medicine; 2009:120.
- Oral Presentation Phyo, S.Y., Mon, S.Y., Hein, S.M., Naing, S.M., Et al. Epidemiology of Tuberculosis infection. Oral presentation: Pediatric Department; 04/29/2011. Thanlyin, Yangon.
- Other Articles Phyo, S.Y., Thu, P.M., Paing, Y.L., Paing, T.K., Lin, E.E., Htay, S.S., Aung, P.S., Su, Y., Htay, S.S., Swe, P.P., Et al. Burden of tobacco in rural areas of Myanmar. Rural Field Training Survey ( Department of Preventive and Social Medicine). July 29, 2009. Publication Status: Published.
Timeline
Apprentice International Physician
Denver Health
01.2026 - Current
Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist
San Gabriel Valley Medical Center
04.2024 - 12.2024
Medical Assistant and observer-ship
Garvey Healthy Family Medical Clinic
01.2024 - 06.2024
Medical Scribe
Children's Hospital Colorado
08.2023 - 12.2023
Observer
St.John Regional Medical Center
07.2023 - 08.2023
Observer
Golden Pacific Nephrology Medical Clinic
06.2022 - 06.2023
Medical Assistant
Wellcome Health Care Clinic
04.2020 - 09.2021
Primary Care Physician
Kant Kaw Clinic
05.2016 - 02.2019
Field supervisor
Global Community Service Foundation
10.2014 - 11.2014
Hospitalist
Sakura Hospital
08.2012 - 04.2016
Intern
University of Medicine 1
01.2011 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery -
University of Medicine 1