Ashleigh Westfall

Ashleigh Westfall

Research Technician

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Physician Assistant at UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas

  • Education

    • UT Southwestern

      2010 - 2012
      Masters of Physician Assistant Studies

      Physician Assistant Studies. 10 clinical rotations including inpatient and outpatient experiences at Parkland Memorial Hospital, Zale Lipshy Hospital, St. Paul Hospital, Scott and White Hospital in Temple Texas, Baylor Hospital in Garland Texas, Presbyterian Hospital in Plano Texas and the Dallas County JailRotations included: obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatry, family medicine, internal medicine, infectious disease, surgical oncology, emergency medicine, critical care and… Show more Physician Assistant Studies. 10 clinical rotations including inpatient and outpatient experiences at Parkland Memorial Hospital, Zale Lipshy Hospital, St. Paul Hospital, Scott and White Hospital in Temple Texas, Baylor Hospital in Garland Texas, Presbyterian Hospital in Plano Texas and the Dallas County JailRotations included: obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatry, family medicine, internal medicine, infectious disease, surgical oncology, emergency medicine, critical care and dermatology. Show less

    • Southern Methodist University

      2003 - 2007
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Biology, General

      Graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science. Major in biology and minor in chemistry.

  • Experience

    • UT Southwestern Medical Center

      Jul 2007 - Apr 2010
      Research Technician

      Research technician for prominent hepatologist Dr. William Lee. Assisted with clinical research which included processing and shipping laboratory samples and administrative and clerical work.

    • UT Southwestern Medical Center

      Feb 2013 - now

      Board-certified physician assistant (PA) in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology at UT Southwestern Medical Center. She provides medical care in the outpatient setting for patients with hyperparathyroidism, thyroid disorders, adrenal insufficiency, diabetes and other endocrinology conditions with strong focus on osteoporosis. She documents thorough patient histories, performs physical exams, orders and interprets labs and imaging studies and develops a treatment plan independently and in conjunction with physician support. Show less Gastroenterology provider at respected academic, research and medical institution. Involved in all aspects of patient care including: detailed history, physical examinations, review of prior records, development and implementation of treatment plans, prescribing medications, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies as well as in-office gastrostomy tube exchanges and removals. Variety of disorders including: celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, cyclic vomiting syndrome, gastroparesis, reflux and esophageal dysmotility. Show less

      • Physician Assistant

        May 2019 - now
      • Physician Assistant

        Feb 2013 - Apr 2019
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Advanced Cardiac Life Support

      Amercian Heart Association
      Jun 2019
    • Basic Life Support

      American Heart Association
      Jun 2019
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Patient Advocate

      Issued by Alliance in Reconstructive Surgery
      Alliance in Reconstructive SurgeryAssociated with Ashleigh Westfall
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Health Fairs
      Health FairsAssociated with Ashleigh Westfall
    • Tutor

      Issued by Aberg Center for Literacy on Jan 2016
      Aberg Center for LiteracyAssociated with Ashleigh Westfall