Lynzi Swartz

Worked independently as well as alongside multiple gastroenterologists to diagnose and treat a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders, including Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), celiac disease, and gallbladder disease. Responded to patient phone calls and portal messages, addressing questions about their gastrointestinal conditions, medications, or upcoming procedures. Relayed lab results, biopsy results and imaging findings to patients, ensuring they understand the implications of the results and any necessary follow-up care.

Physician Assistant - Summit Health Gastroenterology - New York, New York

(2023-05)

• Worked independently as well as alongside multiple gastroenterologists to diagnose and treat a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders, including Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), celiac disease, and gallbladder disease.
• Responded to patient phone calls and portal messages, addressing questions about their gastrointestinal conditions, medications, or upcoming procedures.
• Relayed lab results, biopsy results and imaging findings to patients, ensuring they understand the implications of the results and any necessary follow-up care.
• Assisted a team of 15 gastroenterologists by providing coverage during their time off (PTO) to ensure continuity of patient care and maintain the clinic's workflow.

Physician Assistant - Lennox Hill Hospital: Gastroenterology Department - New York, New York

(2022-01 - 2023-03)

• Worked independently with my own panel of patients as well as alongside the chief to evaluate, diagnose and treat a wide array of GI conditions.
• Pre-screened and triaged all new patients prior to scheduling direct colonoscopies, ensuring that patients are appropriately prepared and meet the necessary criteria for the procedure.

Physician Assistant - Damian Family Care Center, Primary Care - Jamaica, New York

(2020-11 - 2021-12)

• Worked as a primary and urgent care PA for adult patients and promote preventative medicine tactics to improve and maintain their health.
• Provided care at a not-for-profit primary care center and for a population in need of substance abuse and mental health treatment.

Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies - Hofstra University (2020-04)

Bachelor of Science - Biology - State University of New York at Binghamton (2016-06)