Misoo Woo

Board-certified Physician Assistant with comprehensive clinical experience across General Surgery, Medicine Oncology, Cardiology, and Gastroenterology. Proven track record of thriving in high-volume, acute care settings. Dedicated to delivering culturally competent care, leveraging bilingual fluency in Korean to build rapport with diverse patient populations. Recipient of the Texas Health Mosaic Pin Award for outstanding support of diversity and inclusion.

Senior Physician Assistant - General Surgery - Mount Sinai Hospital - New York, New York

(2025-02 - 2026-06)

• Manage end-to-end peri/postoperative care for a diverse surgical patient population, including admission, history & physicals, and complex discharge planning.
• Execute independent bedside procedures including wound care, suture/staple removal, and drain management, ensuring low infection rates and optimal healing.
• Collaborate with attending surgeons to adjust treatment plans based on real-time interpretation of labs and imaging.
• Drive interdisciplinary efficiency by coordinating daily with residents, nursing, and case management to optimize patient flow and bed turnover.
• Research: Assist faculty with data collection for surgical outcomes studies to drive evidence-based practice improvements.

Physician Assistant - Medicine/Oncology - NYU Langone Health - New York, New York

(2024-04 - 2024-12)

• Oversaw the hospitalization of patients with acute and complex oncological conditions, performing thorough initial evaluations and daily assessments.
• Developed evidence-based treatment regimens, including precise medication management and monitoring for adverse reactions.
• Served as a communication bridge between specialists, ancillary services, and families, ensuring seamless transitions of care and comprehensive discharge education.

Physician Assistant - Interventional Cardiology - Texas Health Resources - Dallas, Texas

(2022-10 - 2024-01)

• Conducted daily rounds on high-acuity ICU and cardiology patients, managing complex recovery following interventional cardiac procedures.
• Independently evaluated new consults across the hospital, facilitating timely admissions and initiating acute treatment protocols.
• Served as the sole Korean-speaking provider, designated by leadership to manage the entire Korean patient census to ensure accurate medical communication, informed consent, and cultural safety.
• Coordinated vascular care plans, assisting with peripheral vascular disease management and pre-procedure preparation.
• Recipient of the 2023 Mosaic Pin Award: A peer-nominated honor selected by committee for demonstrating outstanding leadership in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).

Physician Assistant - Gastroenterology Outpatient Clinic - GI Alliance - North Richland Hills, Texas

(2021-06 - 2022-08)

• Managed a full caseload of patients with chronic and acute GI disorders, including GERD, IBS, IBD, and Hepatitis B/C.
• Performed comprehensive workups, interpreting labs, imaging, and pathology to formulate effective treatment plans.
• Provided nutritional and lifestyle counseling, educating patients on disease management to improve long-term outcomes.

M.S. - Physician Assistant - Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (2017-08 - 2020-08)

B.S. - Biology - University of Texas at Arlington (2013-08 - 2015-12)