EDUCATION
University of Illinois – Champaign/Urbana
Bachelors Degree with Honors
1993
Midwestern University
Downers Grove, IL
Master of Physician Assistant Studies with Honors
1996
EMPLOYMENT
Westgate Dermatology and Laser Center
Dermatology Physician Assistant
Winston-Salem, NC
July 2014- January 2019
- Practiced in general dermatology for all ages.
- Office procedures include cryotherapy, electrodesiccation and curettage, intralesional injections, biopsies, and surgical excisions.
- Responsible for managing long term medications for chronic skin disorders as well as evaluation and treatment for acute conditions.
Dreyer Medical Clinic
Oswego, IL
Dermatology Physician Assistant
May 2004-July 2014
- Responsible for medical and surgical dermatological services to new and established patients of all ages.
- Procedural experience includes excisions, shave and punch biopsies, intralesional injections, cryotherapy, electrodesiccation, and Botox for axillary hyperhidrosis.
- Performed evaluation and treatment for patients using Alexandrite and KTP lasers.
- Served as liaison between mid-level practitioners within the multispecialty clinic and clinic administration for practice management, contractual and productivity related work issues.
- Served on the steering committee with Advocate Medical Group as the representative from Dreyer Medical Clinic to coordinate and align mid-level practices across the multihospital and ambulatory service lines.
- Served on the Physician Informatics Committee, which oversees the use and functionality of the EMR (Epic Systems)
Edward Medical Group
Naperville, IL
Family Practice Physician Assistant
1998-2004
- Provided general medical services to patients of all ages.
- Managed and treated patients with chronic disease including diabetes, CPOD, asthma, arthritis, coronary artery disease, osteoporosis, and others.
- Provided routine well-care including well baby and child exams, gynecological care and contraceptive management, adult physicals and employment screenings.
- Responsible for ordering and interpreting laboratory testing, EKGs, and XRAY imaging.
- Performed simple surgical excisions, casting and splinting, and cryotherapy.
Mid-America Health Partners
Naperville, IL
Family Practice Physician Assistant
1996-1998
- The job description and duties were as above.
- Maintained employment with the same group of physicians as the practice changed ownership.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants
Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants – Diplomate Status