Physicians Assistant

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Hobe Sound, Fl *****

Cell 561-***-****

E-mail ************@***.***

Servando Gutierrez, MCMS, PA-C

•Summary

Physician Assistant who has worked at the Paley Advanced Limb Lengthening Institute for seven and half years. Specializing care included complex congenital and acquired adult and pediatric deformities with both internal and external fixation. Proficient in deformity planning of Taylor Spatial Frames, first assist including multiple-layered closures in large, open procedures, independent internal hardware removal (IMN, PRECICE and plates and screws) and care of the pre/post operative surgical patient. Extensive experience with all facets of adult and pediatric orthopedic care, and deformity correction, both acute and gradual.

Prior to the above three and half years experience in Neurosurgery as well as eight years as a Hospital Corpsman with a focus in Intensive care medicine. Strong team player as well as a highly motivated, goal oriented, independent evidenced-based practitioner.

•Education

Barry University Physicians Assistant Program Miami Shores, Fl

MCMS, 08/2003-12/2005 (Masters in Clinical Medical Science).

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

BS in Health Care Management 03/2001-08/2002

United States Navy

Hospital Corpsman training, ACTLS, Critical Care certification, EKG

•Professional Experiences

Pediatric Specialists of America, Miami, Florida

(current)

Paley Advanced Limb Lengthening Institute, West Palm Beach, Florida

(Jun 2009 to January 2017)

Modification of mono lateral external fixtures to circular frames for the purpose of correcting biplanor deformities

Multiple-layered closure in large, open procedures, plastic surgery type skin closures

First assist: Pelvic osteotomies; Fixator assisted derotational osteotomies, Nerve decompressions, acute and gradual corrections; External Fixator placement, Total joint surgery

Independently performed minor surgeries: removal of Internal fixation (Intermedullary nail (IMN), PRECICE nails, percutaneous removal of plates/screws; wound vac placement and management)

Specialized in making antibiotic coated IMN

Interpretation of CT, MRI, plain X-rays

Strong communication and caring interpersonal relationships with patients and families

Primary educator for patients/families and Allied Health professionals

The Spine Institute, Dr Charles Theofilos (March 2006- June 2009)

Physician Assistant, Neurosurgery. Responsibilities include:

Operative first assist with all spinal (90%) and cranial (10%) procedures.

Extensive experience with Microscope

Hospital based rounds, outpatient clinic.

First call responsibilities

In-patient care including immediate post-op, intensive care, and out-patient consultations.

Interpretation of CT, MRI, plain X-rays

United States Navy (March 1997- March 2005)

Three years in the Intensive Care Unit: Portsmouth Naval hospital

Senior Corpsman times 2 years

Independent care of ICU patients to include Ventilated patients

A-Line/Central line placement

Two years in Camp Lejeune, NC as the purchasing Manager Medical/Surgical equipment for the east coast

•Personal Interests

Family

Snowboarding, Scuba-diving, Golfing

Music

Reef Aquarium enthusiast

Traveling

•PA-C (License #PA 9103714)

For verification, you may go to www.nccpa.net

•Professional Affiliations

NCCPA,FAPA, AAOS

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