Wanda Ichiriu
Fountain Hills,AZ
Summary
Competent Physician Assistant with more than 26 years experience to include Functional Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Nephrology, Primary care/Internal medicine, and Urgent Care. Pre-Physician Assistant experience as multi-specialty Physical therapist for 5+ years. Seasoned Health Care Professional bringing 30+ years of healthcare experience. Highly analytical and organized with observant, detail-oriented nature dedicated to optimal patient care. Well-versed in treating a wide range of diverse patient populations to include lower economic underserved demographics. Well-developed ability to utilize integrative medicine and knowledge to optimize patient care and outcomes with unparalleled compassion, dedication, fortitude and adaptability.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Assistant
Benehealth
10.2024 - Current
- Functional Medicine and Integrative Medicine
- Telemedicine and in-clinic visits
- Proficiency in assessment and treatment of a variety of conditions to include Women's Health to include BHRT (Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy), acute and Long COVID, vaccine injured, Lyme's disease, adrenal and thyroid health, osteoporosis, cardiovascular health, dementia and cognitive decline, food sensitivities and intolerances, gut and microbiome health, immune health and autoimmunity, mental health, nutrition, Health and Wellness, toxins and detoxification, chronic fatigue syndrome, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, fibromyalgia, skin conditions, polypharmacy and more.
- Proficiency in assessment and treatment of complex cases to include multi-system inflammatory syndrome and autoimmune conditions.
- Utilization of Rupa Health. a platform for ordering Functional Medicine tests
Physician Assistant
Carolina Holistic Medicine
03.2024 - Current
- 100 % telemedicine in several states
- Functional Medicine and Integrative Medicine
- Proficiency in assessment and treatment of a variety of conditions to include Women's health to include BHRT (Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy), acute and Long COVID, vaccine injured, Lyme's disease, adrenal and thyroid health, osteoporosis, cardiovascular health, dementia and cognitive decline, food sensitivities and intolerances, gut and microbiome health, immune health and autoimmunity, mental health, nutrition, Health and Wellness, toxins and detoxification, chronic fatigue syndrome, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, fibromyalgia, skin conditions, polypharmacy and more.
- Proficiency in assessment and treatment of complex cases to include multi-system inflammatory syndrome and autoimmune conditions.
- Utilization of Rupa Health. a platform for ordering Functional Medicine tests
- Member of Priority Health Academy, a Functional Medicine Training Program
- Weekly Zoom Q and A meetings with presentation of case studies.
Physician Assistant
Forte-Wellbeing
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Primary care/Integrative/Functional Medicine, looking at the root cause of disease and holistic health, addressing mind, body and spirit
- Collaboration with medical colleagues to include physician, physician assistants, and obesity specialists, to incorporate integrative/functional medicine approaches to clinical care management, and patient education, as well as collaboration with multidisciplinary services to include occupational therapist, physical therapist, movement therapist, health coach, and dietician.
- Patient education regarding the root cause of disease, using various tools, nutrition/supplements, and collaborative obesity management to improve overall health and wellness.
- Primary care to include physical exams, ordering labs, and performing pre-operative exams.
- Addressing polypharmacy and de-prescribing various medications, offering lifestyle management and supplements/nutraceuticals where appropriate.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
MAYO CLINIC
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Management of out patient CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease) Stage 2, CKD Stage 3, CKD Stage 4 and CKD Stage 5 (Pre-ESRD/End Stage Renal Disease) at Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale as well as hospitalized ESRD in-patients at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Phoenix
- Management of uncontrolled hypertension by anti-hypertensive medications, and lifestyle modifications to include low sodium, plant based diets, supplements and other diet modifications
- Educated patients on variety of lifestyle modification issues, to include prevention or slowing progression of Chronic Kidney disease, incorporation of kidney-healthy plant based diet, obesity, smoking cessation, blood pressure management, avoidance of nephrotoxic medications, changing to kidney friendly medications, and proper exercise to improve overall health and wellness.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
PREMIER NEPHROLOGY MEDICAL GROUP
10.2001 - 09.2021
- Management of outpatient ESRD (end stage renal disease) patients on hemodialysis at several Davita dialysis clinics and a USRC (US Renal Care) dialysis clinic
- Management of in patient ESRD patients on hemodialysis at Martin Luther King Community Hospital
- Educated ESRD patients on variety of issues, nutrition, obesity and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness
- Preceptorship/onboarding of several new nephrology Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners in Out patient hemodialysis units.
PHYSICAL THERAPIST I and II, Per Diem (1/92-11/02)
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
06.1987 - 11.2002
- Worked in various subspecialty areas as Physical Therapist to include both outpatient and in-patient orthopedics (back/spine injuries, general musculoskeletal injuries), general medicine/surgical, Phase I and II cardiac rehabilitation to include post myocardial infarction and post open heart surgery, acute Burn Intensive Care Unit, outpatient chronic wound care, and acute rehabilitation to include status post stroke, lower limb amputations, and spinal cord injuries
- Performed Back School lectures for new employees, patients, and community workers regarding back injury prevention and education regarding proper body mechanics during sitting, bending, and lifting
- Preceptor for clinical physical therapy students, certified and licensed physical therapy assistants, and physical therapy technicians.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
02.2001 - 11.2002
- Emergency Medicine, adult and pediatric urgent care.
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from urgent acute and chronic conditions.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
HEALTHCARE PARTNERS MEDICAL GROUP, Adult Urgent Care
02.2000 - 06.2002
- Diagnosed issues and implemented treatment plans to resolve acute problems or help manage symptoms in adult urgent care patients.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
HEALTHCARE PARTNERS MEDICAL GROUP
02.1997 - 08.2000
- Outpatient internal medicine/primary care.
- Diagnosed issues and implemented treatment plans to resolve problems or help manage symptoms in adult patients
Education
IFMCP (IFM Certified Practitioner) - Functional Medicine
Institute For Functional Medicine
12-2024
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE - Physician Associate Program
Yale University School of Medicine
08.1996
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - PHYSICAL THERAPY
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05.1986
Skills
- More than 26 years' experience as Physician Assistant
- 2 years' experience in Functional Medicine and Integrative Medicine
- 20 years' experience in Nephrology outpatient ESRD (End Stage Renal Disease) hemodialysis patients
- 25 years' experience in Nephrology in- patient/hospitalized Hemodialysis patients
- 2 years' experience in Urgent Care/Emergency Department
- 35 years' experience in out-patient Internal Medicine
- Nearly 1 year experience in Nephrology outpatient CKD (chronic kidney disease) clinic
- IFMCP (Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner) as of 12/2024
- Board Certified Physician Assistant with state licenses in AZ, CA and SC
- Proficient in Charm EHR, Practice Fusion EHR, Cerner (Dignity Health EHR), Falcon Silver (Davita EHR), Epic EHR
- Personable, compassionate, detail-oriented, effective communicator with complete dedication to patients' needs
- Exceptional team player to include collaboration with other physicians, administrators, nurses, medical assistants, multidisciplinary team members, and administrative assistants for optimal patient care and outcomes
- Proficient Spanish Speaking
Licensing
Board certifed Physician Assistant in AZ, CA and SC
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Benehealth
10.2024 - Current
Physician Assistant
Carolina Holistic Medicine
03.2024 - Current
Physician Assistant
Forte-Wellbeing
01.2023 - 03.2023
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
MAYO CLINIC
10.2021 - 09.2022
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
PREMIER NEPHROLOGY MEDICAL GROUP
10.2001 - 09.2021
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
02.2001 - 11.2002
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
HEALTHCARE PARTNERS MEDICAL GROUP, Adult Urgent Care
02.2000 - 06.2002
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
HEALTHCARE PARTNERS MEDICAL GROUP
02.1997 - 08.2000
PHYSICAL THERAPIST I and II, Per Diem (1/92-11/02)
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
06.1987 - 11.2002
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE - Physician Associate Program
Yale University School of Medicine
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - PHYSICAL THERAPY
California State University - Long Beach
IFMCP (IFM Certified Practitioner) - Functional Medicine
Institute For Functional Medicine
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