Andrew Chan

Physician Assistant with 5 years of experience in Pain, Neurology, and Rehab medicine. Looking to relocate out to the SF/Oakland area.

Physiatry Consulting at Medrina (2024-06 – 2025-04)

Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate physiatry needs for a subacute rehab facility.

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate physiatry needs for a subacute rehab facility.
• Performed patient assessments, medical history reviews, physical examinations.
• Provided patient education and counseling on managing chronic pain, physical limitations, and rehabilitation techniques.
• Administered appropriate interventions and therapies, including medications, injections, and physical modalities.
• Maintained accurate and up-to-date medical records for 25-30 patients a day.

General Neurology & Headache Specialist Physician Assistant at Nervana Neurospa (2023-04 – 2024-04)

Performed Botox injections and diagnosed and managed treatment of migraine headaches.

• Performed Botox injections following the PREEMPT protocol for Migraines.
• Diagnosed and managed treatment of migraine headaches including imaging, blood work, neurological testing (EMG, TCDs), nerve blocks, and medication.
• Conducted medical screening and provided recommendations for wellness services including Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, and IV infusions.

Pain Management & Sports Medicine Physician Assistant at Hudson Medical (2020-08 – 2022-09)

Collaborated with physicians to counsel patients on interventional mental health treatments and evaluated and treated patients for pain management needs.

• Collaborated with physicians to counsel patients on interventional mental health treatments including Stellate Ganglion Blocks, Ketamine Infusions, and Ketamine Troches to work in combination with traditional mental health therapies.
• Evaluated and treated patients in the outpatient setting for pain management needs.
• Administered trigger point and peripheral joint injections under fluoroscopic guidance.
• Discussed novel interventional treatments such as Platelet Rich Plasma, Stem Cell, and Exosomes.
• Managed significant opioid medication treatment plans for patients.
• Directed a full telehealth schedule of over 20 patients a day to maintain chronic pain medication patients during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
• Perform peer-to-peer phone calls to discuss procedure, medication, and imaging authorization with insurance companies.
• Ensured accurate, and concise medical documentation for over 120 patients a week for my collaborating physician.

M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies – Rush University (2018 – 2020-05)

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2011 – 2015-05)