Heliodoro (Hector) Magana

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Education

Touro University, Vallejo, California January 2015

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Master of Public Health January 2015

University of Davis, California June 2008

Bachelor of Biological Sciences

Clinical Training

Emergency Medicine May - June 2013

Desmond Carson, MD

Doctors Medical Center Hospital - San Pablo, CA

Evaluated and stabilized urgent/emergent medical conditions; formulated assessments and treatment plans; assisted in intubation and CPR.

Procedures: Laceration repair, splinting, ear lavage, dental and digital block, ingrown toe nail removal, culture collection, fluorescein examination and I&D.

Translated medical Spanish.

Family Medicine June – July 2013

Jose Luis Bautista, M.D.

Bautista Medical Group, Fresno, CA

Acute and chronic disease management in addition to preventative health care. Ordered and interpreted appropriate diagnostic studies. Coordinated care with specialists as needed. Extensive experience with HTN, DM, HLD, hyper/hypothyroidism, asthma, COPD, GERD, PUD, arthritis, mood disorders, peripheral vascular disease and obesity.

Performed skin biopsies, anoscopy, suture placement, joint injections, wound management and injections.

Pediatrics July- August 2013

Abbas Mahdavi, MD

Sutter Delta Pediatrics, Antioch, CA

Managed acute and chronic disorders of childhood including asthma, allergic rhinitis, URI’s, gastritis, and musculoskeletal injuries.

Performed well child exams from newborn to adolescent, sports physicals Provided anticipatory guidance counseling to parents/ patients.

Performed suture removal, nebulizer treatments, throat cultures and urine dipsticks.

General Surgery September – November 2013

Rene Ramirez, M.D.

Kaiser Surgery Center, Hayward, CA

Surgical consultations, preoperative and postoperative evaluation in the outpatient setting.

First assist on multiple surgeries including: Inguinal/incisional/hiatal/umbilical hernia repair, laparoscopic and open cholecystectomy, laparoscopic appendectomy, excisional breast biopsy, mastectomy, colectomy, colostomy, pilonidal cyst excision, incision and drainage/wound debridement, lipoma excision, total hysterectomy, salpingectomy, oophorectomy, uterine fibroid embolization and total knee/hip replacement.

Performed suture/staple placement, and JP Drain placement.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation November – December 2013 Vinay M. Reddy, M.D. / Jacie Touart PA-C

Spine & Nerve Diagnostic Center, Sacramento, CA

Evaluated and managed patients with various forms of chronic pain in an outpatient setting; recommended pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment of pain; interpreted imaging studies. Provided patient education on chronic pain conditions, therapeutic/diagnostic procedures and pharmacologic treatment.

Family Medicine December – January 2014

Josefina Aquino, MD

Sutter Independent Physician, Rancho Cordova, CA

Evaluated and managed complex chronic diseases including HTN, HDL, DM, COPD, asthma, GERD, PUD, arthritis, mood disorders, peripheral vascular disease and obesity.

Interpreted EKG’s, radiographs, urinalysis, Hgb A1C & pulmonary function studies.

Family Medicine June – July 2014

Carlin Chi, M.D.

Petaluma Health Center, Petaluma, CA

Evaluated and managed acute and chronic conditions of the adult and geriatric population in an outpatient setting.

Managed chronic conditions in the geriatric population including HTN, COPD, Diabetes, PVD, chronic anticoagulation, and Osteoarthritis.

Public Health Field Study July – August 2014

California children’s services and Medical Therapy Unit, Napa, CA

Pat Howard, OT Supervising Therapist.

Napa Valley California provides occupational and physical therapy to children ages 0-21 years with wide range physical disabilities. I analyzed and developed summary reports for 2014 Napa County children with cerebral palsy. Developed educational materials for Napa County staff on the importance of cerebral palsy. Assisted with evaluation and planning of a functional profile scales for cerebral palsy.

Developed several excel spreadsheets and participated in the development of a scientific poster.

Family Medicine August – October 2014

Samuel G. Chua, M.D.

Springtowne Family Physicians, Vallejo, CA

Evaluated and managed complex chronic diseases including HTN, hyperlipidemia, DM, COPD, asthma, GERD, PUD, arthritis, mood disorders, and peripheral vascular disease.

Performed prostate exams, abscess incision & drainage, skin tag removal, and large joint injections.

Work Experience

Pain Management April 2015 – Current

Francis P. Lagattuta, MD.

Lags Medical Centers, Sacramento, CA

Evaluated and managed patients with various forms of chronic pain in an outpatient setting; recommended pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment of pain; interpreted imaging studies. Provided patient education on chronic pain conditions, therapeutic/diagnostic procedures and pharmacologic treatment.

Provide high-quality and compassionate care for Pain Management and Rehabilitation patient groups. Access patients for appropriate care plans and provide treatment for a large variety of chronic pain disorders.

Surgical Technician September 2005 – June 2006

San Joaquin General County Hospital, Stockton, California

Assisted physicians with minor to severe traumas and translated medical Spanish for physicians.

Maintain proper sterile field, count instruments before and after, performed task as directed by surgeon, and prepare patient for the operation room.

Volunteer Experience

The Effort Urgent Care Clinic, Sacramento CA 2008 – 2011

Worked with the uninsured and underserved population. Medically assisted PA and FNP, medically translated medical Spanish and refer new patients to more establish care.

Sacramento Primary Care County Clinic, Sacramento CA 2008 – 2009

Help inform people and guide them to the right part of the clinic. Enter data in the computer, check vitals, and translated medical Spanish.

Language

Spanish -fluent

Professional License/Certification

NCCPA Certification Exam March 2015 California State License March 2015

Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Basic Life Support July 2014 – Current

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) 2011-Present

California Academy of Physician Assistants (CAPA) 2011-Present

References

Available upon request.

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