Experience

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  Sleek medspa

  Oct 2006 - Dec 2007

  Cosmetic dermatology physician assistant

  Performed cosmetic injectable procedures such as Botox®, Restylane®, Juvéderm®, Perlane®, Radiesse®, mesotherapy, and sclerotherapy. Also performed advanced skin care procedures such as medical grade chemical peels (glycolic, salicylic, lactic, and TCA) and microdermabrasions.

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  Laser perfect

  Apr 2007 - Feb 2008

  Cosmetic dermatology physician assistant

  Performed cosmetic dermatology procedures including laser hair removal and mesotherapy at several satellite locations in the Boston, Massachusetts area. Also responsible for pre and post-procedure care and follow up.

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  Lake grove medical care

  Sept 2008 - Jan 2016

  Primary care & addiction medicine physician assistant

  Served as a primary care provider in a private primary care practice under the supervision of a board certified primary care physician, Steven G. Selter, M.D. Involved in all aspects of patient care, including: detailed history and physical examinations, development of treatment plans, prescribing of medications, ordering and interpretation of laboratory tests and diagnostic studies, and women’s health exams; including pap smears and breast exams.

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  Smart laser, m.d.

  Oct 2008 - Feb 2009

  Surgical first assistant physician assistant

  Served as the first assist in the operating room during SmartLipo procedures, and performed pre-operative and post-operative examinations. Also performed cosmetic injectable procedures such as Botox®, Restylane®, Juvéderm®, Perlane®, Radiesse®, and sclerotherapy.

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  Behavioral health medical practice

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  Psychiatry physician assistant

  Worked under the supervision of a board certified adolescent and adult psychiatrist, Moataz Yousef Haggag, M.D. Responsibilities included evaluating and creating treatment plans for patients with psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, dementia, personality disorders, oppositional defiance disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, opioid addiction and schizophrenia in both adolescents and adults.

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  Md24 house call

  Feb 2016 - Dec 2019

  Primary care and psychiatry physician assistant

  Practiced as a primary care and psychiatry PA serving a community of patients that were medically homebound. Visits were performed in the patient home and within assisted living facilities and memory care units. Duties included obtaining detailed medical histories, performing physical exams, developing treatment plans, prescribing medications, and ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.

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  Scottsdale mental health and wellness institute

  Jan 2020 - now

  Psychiatry and addiction medicine physician assistant

  Currently practicing as a psychiatry and addiction medicine PA in a private psychiatry practice utilizing a telemedicine platform. Manages psychiatric medication and prescribes medication for the medication assisted treatment program.

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  Rocky mountain university of health professions

  Jan 2021 - Jul 2022

  Clinical adjunct faculty

  Acted as a behavioral health preceptor for the Rocky Mountain University School of Health Professions Physician Assistant program.

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  Bicycle health

  Aug 2022 - now

  Addiction medicine physician assistant

  Currently practicing as an addiction medicine PA for a remote MAT company utilizing a telemedicine platform. Manages buprenorphine for OUD patients.