Thomas Cowles

California Licensed PA, with a variety of experiences, offering strong history of success in meeting patient needs by leveraging healthcare expertise to diagnose and treat conditions. Conduct hands-on assessments, collect patient histories and order laboratory tests independently to support patient needs. Self-motivated and hardworking with excellent bedside manner.

Emergency Medicine – 130 hours, Hendrick Medical Center, Abilene, TX“I was especially impressed with his understanding of acute care including COVID and severe DKA… I would hire him today” – Henry Robinson, PA-C

• 110 Individual Patient Encounters
• Competent with suturing, incision and drainage, fluorescein stain
• Active part in three ACLS “codes”
• Active participant in several trauma cases

General Surgery – 180 hours, Hendrick Medical Center, Abilene TX“I think a future employer will be fortunate to have him in their practice” -Kelly Hyde, MD. Chief of Trauma, Hendrick Medical Center

• First assisted in 11 surgeries
• Participated in 48 surgeries
• Laparoscopic cholecystectomies
• Exploratory Laparotomies
• Hartmann’s procedures
• Laparoscopic Appendectomies
• Gram Patch Procedure
• Nissen Fundoplication

Internal Medicine – 250 hours, Hendrick Provider Network & Veteran’s Affairs, Texas City, TX"He was an outstanding student. He excelled in all areas.” -Jeffrey Edwards, MD

• 222 Individual Patient Encounters

Family Medicine – 110 hours, The Medical Care Mission, Abilene TX

• 96 Individual Patient Encounters

Orthopedics – 190 hours, Abilene Bone and Joint, Abilene, TX

• Assisted with 27 surgeries
• ORIFs
• Total Knee Replacements
• Total Hip Replacements
• Laparoscopic Meniscus Repair

Pediatrics – 170 hours, Pediatrics of Brownwood, Brownwood, TX

• 238 Individual Patient Encounters

Women’s Health – 160 hours, Abilene Regional Medical Center – Abilene, TX“Has excellent abilities and will do well as a PA.” -Charles Anderson, MD

• First assisted in 21 surgeries
• 316 Individual Patient Encounters

Psychiatric/Behavioral Medicine – 145 hours, Baylor Scott & White Health – Temple, TX

Society of Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants (SEMPA)

American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)

California Academy of Physician Assistants (CAPA)

Texas Academy of Physician Assistants (TAPA)

Big Brothers Big Sisters – 8/2018 to 9/2019

Meals on Wheels – 8/2018 to 12/2020

Kaiser Permanente - 1/2014 to 8/2014

Thomas is an avid folk guitar player, has traveled to over 35 countries, lived in 5 states, and remodels houses in his free time