Ankush Kalia

New graduate physician assistant with supervised clinical training across emergency medicine, internal medicine, family medicine, general surgery, women's health, pediatrics, behavioral health, dermatology, and allergy/immunology. Prior experience as a medical assistant, medical scribe/flow coordinator, certified nursing assistant, and laboratory researcher. Skilled in history and physical examinations, differential diagnosis, treatment planning, diagnostic interpretation, patient education, Epic documentation, and interdisciplinary care coordination.

Pediatrics - Clinical Rotation at Kiddies' Pal Pediatrics (2025-01-06 – 2025-02-06)

• Performed sports physicals and assisted in annual well-child examinations
• Evaluated patients' growth charts and developmental milestones
• Educated patients and parents on nutrition, safety, preventative care, and age-appropriate vaccination

Behavioral Health (Telemedicine) - Clinical Rotation at MomentMD (2025-03-17 – 2025-04-17)

• Observed psychiatric evaluations and follow-ups in assessing patients' mental health status
• Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to develop and refine psychotherapy interventions
• Reviewed therapeutic interventions for ADHD, anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder

Allergy & Immunology - Clinical Rotation at Jiva Health (2025-02-10 – 2025-03-13)

• Created step programs to identify and desensitize unknown allergens
• Guided patient education and outcomes of different treatment plans

Family Medicine - Clinical Rotation at Doctors on Duty Medical Group (2025-04-21 – 2025-05-16)

• Completed annual health assessments for patients across the lifespan
• Treated acute and chronic conditions through medication, lifestyle changes, and prevention
• Ordered and interpreted labs and documented findings in Practice Fusion HER

Emergency Medicine - Clinical Rotation at Dignity Health St. Joseph's Medical Center (2025-05-26 – 2025-06-26)

• Evaluated acute illnesses presenting as respiratory distress, abdominal pain, chest pain, musculoskeletal pain/fracture, bleeding, and soft tissue infection
• Ordered and interpreted appropriate diagnostic tests, imaging, EKG
• Performed administration of local anesthesia, laceration repair, staple/suture removal, and assisted with splinting

Dermatology - Clinical Rotation at True Dermatology (2025-06-30 – 2025-08-01)

• Assisted providers during annual skin cancer screenings ensuring accurate documentation
• Collaborated with providers to develop treatment plans for acute and chronic skin conditions
• Assisted w/ cosmetic and dermatologic procedures including Botox injections, dermal fillers, chemical peels, PRP hair restorations, and shave biopsies

Internal Medicine - Clinical Rotation at Kaiser Permanente (2025-08-18 – 2025-09-17)

• Obtained detailed medical history and executed comprehensive and focused physical examinations
• Provided preventive care education on immunizations, screenings, and lifestyle changes
• Reviewed patients' history and documented findings into EPIC HER

General Surgery - Clinical Rotation at Kaiser Permanente (2025-09-22 – 2025-10-22)

• Assisted with cholecystectomy, hernia repair, appendectomies, colorectal resections
• Conducted neuro exams and post op education and tx management

Obstetrics & Gynecology - Clinical Rotation at Providence Medical Group (2025-10-27 – 2025-11-21)

• Evaluated patients for routine gynecologic care, menopausal symptoms, contraceptive counseling, and abnormal uterine bleeding
• Managed antenatal visits, including fetal heart monitoring, gestational diabetes screening, and preeclampsia

Medical Assistant at Immunology & Asthma Clinic CAC (2022-01 – 2023-09)

• Performed patient intake, vital signs, allergy skin testing, and clinical support for allergy immunotherapy; educated patients on inhaler technique, medication adherence, and follow-up care
• Coordinated scheduling, follow-ups, and provider communication to support continuity of care and efficient clinic workflow

Medical Scribe Endocrinology / Flow Coordinator at ScribeAmerica (2019-02 – 2020-09)

• Documented real-time physician encounters for more than 40 patients per day in Epic; reviewed laboratory results, imaging, and prior documentation to support accurate records and clinic throughput
• Supported interdisciplinary communication, patient flow, and care coordination

Certified Nursing Assistant at Care Indeed (2015 – 2016)

• Provided direct patient care, including activities of daily living, vital signs, bedside support, clinical documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration

Research Assistant at Guiton Laboratory, CSUEB (2018 – 2019)

Molecular biology research involving Toxoplasma gondii; PCR, cloning, sequencing, plasmid preparation, laboratory documentation, and manuscript support.

Supplemental Instruction Leader at CSUEB SCAA (2017 – 2019)

Developed and facilitated upper-division biology and chemistry academic support sessions.

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies – Dominican University of California (2025-12)

Bachelor of Science in Microbiology & Biomedical Sciences – California State University, East Bay (2018-08)