over 20 years of surgical, pt care and supervisory experience in ortho

Christopher L Wheeler PA-C, M.M.Sc.

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Professional Experience

Senior Physician Assistant – Access Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics, Exeter, NH

1997-Present

Full time Physician Assistant for a six physician orthopedic and sports medicine practice.

Supervising doctor: Joshua Siegel M.D.

Clinical Responsibilities: Manage and treat orthopedic complaints including conditions of the spine, upper and lower extremities. Order and interpret x-rays, MRI, CT scans, and lab work. Injections of joints and soft tissues including ultrasound guided injections. Casting and Splinting. Assist in concussion program

Surgical Responsibilities: First assist on cases focusing on arthroscopy of the knee and shoulder. Other cases including total joint replacements and fracture ORIF.

Supervisory responsibilities: Manage a staff of 4-5 midlevel providers including clinic coverage, surgical coverage, and call schedule.

Physician Assistant – Paces Ferry Medical Group, Atlanta, GA

January 1997-December 1997

Sole Physician Assistant for a busy two-physician internal medicine practice in metropolitan Atlanta.

Supervising Physician: Reginald Fowler M.D.

Certifications and Affiliations

NCCPA, Board Certified with Honors in Primary Care

New Hampshire Board of Registration in Medicine, Physician Assistant License #283

Georgia Medical Board of Physician Assistants, Certificate #002946

AAPA, Member

Physician Assistant in Orthopedic Surgery, Member

Education

Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta GA (1996)

Master of Medical Science, GPA 3.89/4.0

Ithaca College, Ithaca NY (1993)

Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science, GPA 4.0/4.0

Professional Activities and Development

Northeast Regional Director – Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery

Presenter – PAOS National Conference

Preceptor – University of New England Physician Assistant Program

Preceptor – Emory University PA program

Adjunct Faculty – University of New England Physician Assistant Program

Emory University Program Liaison to the AAPA

Honors and Awards

Nominated for New Hampshire Physician Assistant of the Year

Graduation with honors – Emory University PA program

Emory University – Recognition by Progress and Promotions Committee

Graduation Summa Cum Laude: Ithaca College

Professional Excellence Award – Ithaca College 1993

Inducted to Phi Kappa Phi and Phi Epsilon Omega - Honor Societies

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