Primary Care Orthopeadics Physician Associate Expert Witness

Profile

• Academically trained graduate of Wagner College Physician Assistant Program with clinical experience.
• Trained and certified to perform and interrupt Nerve Conduction/Electromyographic studies.
• Committed to compassionate patient care through knowledge and effective interpersonal skills.
• Motivation for collaborative team-work, life-long learning, ethical standards and workplace diversity.

Professional Experience

Lyon Primary Care, NY, NY, March,2018-present

• Annual physical exams, screening, family history
• Interrupt labs
• Gynegological annual exams, screening, family history, STD screening, counseling on contraceptives

Highline Orthopaedics, NY, NY, Jan,2016-March,2018

• Practice manager, Sept. 2017-March, 2018, billing, schedule, budget, staff
• Clinical director, April 2017-Sept 2017,oversee medical personnel and supplies
• Physician Assistant, Jan 2016-March, 2018, Hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder, knees.
• Conduct and document health assessment through clinical evaluations
• Select clinical laboratory, tests and diagnostic procedures
• Implement treatment modalities in collaboration with a physician or as per protocol
• Provide patient education and health maintenance
• Write orders/prescriptions
• Communicate with patients and physicians regarding patient care
• Plan patient discharge and follow up
• Perform or request necessary screening procedures
• Provide appropriate referrals and continuously assess the need for specific consult service
• Use of ultrasonography in the diagnosis of orthopaedic conditions
• Perform intra-articular joint injections
• Perform and interpret NCV/EMG studies
• First assist in all upper and lower extremity surgeries

Empire State Orthopaedics, NY, March 2011 – December, 2015, New York, NY

• Same as above, Upper extremity only

Education

• Wagner College, SI, NY, Dec., 2010, Master of Science in Advanced Physician Assistant Studies
• Wagner College, SI, NY, Aug., 2009, Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
• Brooklyn College, Bklyn, NY, June, 2007, Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Graduate Research Thesis

• The Effects of Medication Systems on Neonatal Sepsis

Clerkships

• General medicine, July 2008-August, 2008, Maimonides Medical Center, Bklyn, NY
• Geriatrics, August, 2008-September, 2008, Eggar Healthcare and Rehabilitation care, SI, NY
• Plastic Surgery, September, 2008- October 2008, Staten Island University Hospital, SI, NY
• Ob-Gyn, October 2008-December 2008, Richmond University Medical Center, NY, NY
• Pediatrics, January 2009-February 2009, Dr. Kim, Staten Island, NY
• Neonatal care, February 2009-March 2009, Staten Island University Hospital, SI, NY
• Emergency Medicine, March 2009-May 2009, Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, NY
• Emergency Medicine, May 2009-July 2009, Kings County Medical Center, Bklyn, NY
• Emergency Medicine, October 2011-December 2011, Brookdale University Hospital, Bklyn, NY
• Surgery, July 2010-September 2010, Richmond University Medical Center, SI, NY
• Primary Care, October 2010-December 2010, Dr. Brian Sumner, NY, NY
• Psychiatry, January 2011-March 2011, Richmond University Medical Center, SI, NY
• Electrophysiology, July 2011- September 2011, Maimonides Medical Center, Bklyn, NY
• Dermatology, April 2011-June 2011, Dr. Bushness, New York, NY

Affiliations

• American Academy of Physician Assistants
• New York State Society of Physician Assistants

Certifications

• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Certified, December, 2010
• New York State Physician Assistant Licensure, December, 2010
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), October, 2014
• American Heart Association Advanced Life Support (ALS), October, 2014
• Sonosite Ultrasonography Certification, June, 2012
• Nerve Conduction/Electromyography Certification, November, 2012

References

Available upon request