Full time Locum Tenens - Weatherby Healthcare | MedStar Georgetown University Hospital - Washington, D.C.
(2026-03 - 2026-09)
Supervising Vascular Surgeons: Dr. Misaki Kiguchi and Dr. Cameron Akbari Office/Outpatient responsibilities
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, formulated treatment plans, and presented cases to supervising physicians for review and management recommendations
- Performed preoperative evaluations and prepared patients for vascular procedures and interventions
- Ordered, reviewed, and interpreted laboratory studies, diagnostic imaging, and other clinical tests to support patient care and treatment planning
- Obtained informed consent and provided patient education for procedures including radiofrequency ablation (RFA), Varithena treatments, and sclerotherapy
- Managed chronic wounds and venous ulcer patients, including weekly wound assessments and application of Unna boot compression therapy
- Coordinated care with physicians, specialists, imaging centers, and ancillary healthcare providers regarding abnormal findings and ongoing treatment plans
Physician Assistant - Vivid Vascular - Hollywood & Aventura, FL
(2024-10 - 2025-12)
Supervising Physician: Dr. Adam Gropper, MD, Vascular and Interventional Radiology Specialist
- Independently operated between 2 different offices performing vascular consultations and follow ups
- Interpreted venous and arterial ultrasounds to guide in treatment planning
- Performed minimally invasive phlebectomies and cosmetic sclerotherapy, achieving minimal scarring and aesthetically optimized outcomes
- Conducted laser hair removal using Candela GentleMaxpro lasers considering skin types across Fitzpatrick scale
- Performed laser treatments for scar, wrinkle, pigmented lesions and tattoo removal using Candela Picoway machine
- Assisted and circulated for IR procedures including prostate artery embolization for BPH, rectal artery embolization for hemorrhoids, fibroid artery embolization, venous stenting for May Thurner syndrome, ovarian vein coiling for pelvic congestion syndrome and varicocele vein coiling
- Perform venous IVUS interpretation to assess stent candidacy for May-Thurner's syndrome
- Administered conscious sedation medication using fentanyl and midazolam (Versed), titrating doses for patient comfort and safety while continuously monitoring vital signs, airway status, and level of consciousness throughout IR procedures
- Completed EMR documentation and patient education efficiently using Athena
Lead Physician Assistant - Prime Vascular Institute - Delray Beach, FL
(2022-02 - 2024-12)
Supervising surgeon: Dr. Joseph Ricotta, MD, MS, DFSVS, FACS Vascular Surgeon
- Directly liaise with supervising surgeon, overseeing clinic operations and leading a team of 5 PAs
- Coordinate interdepartmental communication to ensure clinic efficiency, managing APP schedules effectively
- Conduct clear and timely communication with patients, colleagues, and external parties
- Interview and train upcoming PAs on vascular diagnosis, treatment, and procedures
- Lead APP independently running clinic and performing procedures such as Venaseal, Varithena, ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy, radiofrequency ablation to treat venous insufficiency while maintaining sterile technique and cosmetic spider sclerotherapy
- Proficient in wound grafts application including EpiFix, EpiEffect and Arobella Ultrasonic debridement
- Tunneled dialysis catheter removal
- Assisted in pre and post-operative care, appropriate timing and accurate documentation, and treatment within the EMR system (Athena and Cerner) with ICD-10 and CPT coding
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, physical exams, ultrasound interpretation, antiplatelet/anticoagulant management and treatment plans for various vascular diseases
- Communicated with research coordinators and attended meetings to enroll and consent several patients in research trials such as Roaster 3, Auryon BTK, Deeper Reveal, Nectero and Performance III
- Conducted rounds at West Boca Medical Center to assess patients potentially requiring vascular intervention
- Surgical assisted into cases such as carotid endarterectomy, first rib resection, arteriovenous fistula creations, EVARs and angiograms at Delray Medical Center
Medical Assistant - MyDoc Women's Health Care Specialists
(2018-10 - 2019-08)
- Medical assistant tasks: Regularly performed venipuncture, obtained vital signs, specimen handling, and room preparation
Medical Assistant - MD Now Urgent care
(2018-02 - 2018-10)
- Triaged patients, performed venipuncture, administered medications and vaccines, obtained vitals, and sent lab specimen
