Staff Emergency Physician Assistant

Education
1995 Hahnemann University
Philadelphia, PA
B.S., Physician Assistant Studies

1989 Penn State University State College, PA
B.A., Biology

Employment
Bryn Mawr Hospital – Emergency Department Physician Assistant 2006
Responsibilities included the evaluation, treatment and care of Emergency Department patients in both the acute care and non-emergent settings.                                                                          

Orthopedic experiences include care and management of all extremity fractures and dislocations, hip fractures, sprains, strains, tendon ruptures and injuries, joint effusions, septic arthritis, etc. Pediatric experiences include the care and management of fever, bronchiolitis, asthma, and RAD, dehydration, head trauma, seizures, rash, otitis, pharyngitis, URI, etc. Adult medicine experiences include the care and treatment of fever, pneumonia, cellulitis, chest pain, dyspnea, surgical abdomen anemia, depression, renal disease, etc.

Chapin Aesthetic Center Doylestown, PA Physician Assistant 2004-2005
Responsibilities included Botox administration, Restylane injections, coordinator and caregiver of CO2 laser treatments, IPL, YAG laser, spider and varicose vein therapy using both sclerotherapy and laser therapy.  First assistant in all surgeries, skin cancer excision and care, wound care,  earlobe revision, post-op care. 

Abington Memorial Hospital – Emergency Department
Abington, PA Physician Assistant 1997-2004
Responsibilities included the care and treatment of Emergency Department patients.  Experiences similar to above.

Doylestown Family Practice Doylestown, PA Physician Assistant 1996-1997
Responsibilities included the care, diagnosis, and treatment of family medicine patients.             
The Reading Hospital Reading, PA Physician Assistant – Emergency Department 1995-1996
Responsibilities included the care and treatment of Emergency Department patients.
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA Adjunct Faculty – Lecturer, Physician Assistant Program Lecture topics included EKG interpretation, GI bleeding, cardiovascular testing, cardiac exam, wound care and closure, PUD, diverticulosis, and hypertension.

Interest
Golf, musician, and obviously fishing while golfing.