Vy Nguyen
Board-Certified Physician Assistant with two years of Dermatology experience
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Board-Certified Physician Assistant with two years of Dermatology experience providing patient care in a high-volume outpatient practice. Experienced in evaluating and treating 30–35 patients daily including general, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. Recognized for practicing with a high level of autonomy while collaborating and consulting closely with supervising physicians to provide evidence-based, patient-centered care.
Experience
Dermatology Physician Assistant - Anne Arundel Dermatology – Virginia Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center - Norfolk, Virginia
(2024-08)
Provide comprehensive dermatologic care across two outpatient office locations, practicing independently with physician collaboration with experience in general, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology.
- Independently evaluate, diagnose, and treat 30–35 patients per day.
- Serve as the sole healthcare provider in the office four days per week.
- Work independently, while recognizing when to consult supervising physicians and collaborate
- Perform full body skin examinations, skin cancer screenings, and follow-up surveillance using Dermoscopy.
- Diagnose and manage various dermatologic conditions, including, but not limited to: acne, eczema, psoriasis, other rashes, rosacea, fungal infections, warts, hidradenitis suppurativa, vitiligo, and more.
- Perform minor procedures, including: shave biopsies, punch biopsies, cryotherapy, electrodessication and curettage (ED&C), intralesional corticosteroid injections, incision and drainage (I&D)
- Perform excisions of both benign skin lesions (ex. cysts, neurofibromas), pre-malignant and malignant skin lesions (dysplastic nevi, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma), including suture and closure.
- Develop individualized treatment plans utilizing topical, oral, injectable, and biologic therapies, as well as procedural treatments.
- Provide cosmetic dermatology services, including botox injections and laser
Education
Master of Physician Assistant Studies - Physician Assistant Studies - Eastern Virginia Medical School (2022-01 - 2024-05)
Bachelor's - Global Public Health and Spanish - University of Virginia (2017-08 - 2021-05)
