Erica B Sudyk, MHS, PA-C
Durham NC 27713
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EDUCATION Duke University School of Medicine, Physician Assistant Program, Durham NC
Masters in Health Sciences, May 16, 2010
Certificate of Completion Physician Assistant Studies, August 6, 2010
Clinical Rotations
oGeneral Surgery, Durham Regional Hospital, Durham NC
oEvidence Based Medicine, Physician Assistant Program, Durham NC
oPediatrics, Durham Pediatric Clinic, Durham NC
oObstetrics, Duke Labor and Delivery, Durham NC
oGynecology, Minimally Invasive Gynecology Services, Durham NC
oBehavioral Medicine, Central Regional Hospital, Butner NC
oOrthopedic Surgery, OrthoCarolina, Charlotte NC
oEmergency Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham NC
oPrimary Care, Burke Primary Care, Morganton NC
oInpatient Internal Medicine, Durham Regional Hospital, Durham NC
oOutpatient Internal Medicine, Duke Health Center of Sanford, Sanford NC
oBreast Surgical Oncology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham NC
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
BS- Radiologic Science with honors, May 14, 2005
Participated in JRCERT accredited Radiology program including education in
diagnostic and CT imaging protocols, patient management, patient education,
and pathophysiology identification
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
BA- Exercise and Sport Science/ Athletic Training with highest honors, May 19, 2002
Participated in CAAHEP accredited Athletic Training program including education
in evaluation, treatment, management and prevention of orthopedic injuries
HONORS Nominee- Partner’s in Practice Service Excellence Awards May, 2017
Pi Alpha Physician Assistant Honor Society
Morehead Scholar
North Carolina Scholar
Valedictorian of Radiologic Science class
MEDICAL
EXPERIENCE Physician Assistant, Duke Oculofacial and Ocular Surgery, Raleigh/Durham, NC, October 2017-Present
Autonomously manage perioperative oculoplastic surgery patients in the outpatient setting; first assist in the OR for a variety of oculoplastic surgery procedures; run independent procedure clinic; serve as a clinical instructor and preceptor for Duke PA program
Physician Assistant, Duke Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Clinic, Raleigh/Durham, NC, October 2010-October 2017
Autonomously manage perioperative bariatric and general surgery patients in the outpatient setting; provide autonomous inpatient care and consultation services for both general and bariatric patients; Supervise interns and students on the surgery inpatient service; oversee/manage schedule and productivity of 2 junior physician assistants; first assist in the OR for a variety of bariatric and general surgery procedures; run independent band adjustment/procedure clinic; serve as a clinical instructor and preceptor for Duke PA program; serve as speaker for bariatric informational seminars; serve as a liaison for bariatric champions education program at Duke Raleigh Hospital; Served as Duke Regional provider liaison for nationwide ENERGY ERAS bariatric quality initiative program
CT/Diagnostic Technologist, Wake Radiology, Raleigh, NC, May 2005-July 2008
Performed a wide range of CT and diagnostic exams; obtained a thorough history; prepared patient for exam; educated patient and monitor patient throughout and after exam; demonstrated a knowledge of CT and diagnostic protocols, image anatomy and pathophysiology
Certified Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapy Aide, Raleigh Orthopedic Clinic, Raleigh
NC, August 2002- December 2005
Provided patient care and education; performed patient treatment; prepared and maintained patient charts; prepared doctor’s note; prepared Medicare paperwork and Medicare recertification;, provided Sports Medicine coverage to local high schools
Intern, Steadman Hawkins Sports Medicine Foundation, Vail, Colorado, May 2000-
August 2000
Observed arthroscopic surgeries, assisted Orthopedic fellows with cadaver dissection and mock arthroscopic surgeries
Community Inclusion Services Trainer, Autism Society of North Carolina, Raleigh,
North Carolina, March 1999- December 1999
Provided social behavior therapy and communication therapy for a young male who has severe autism; incorporated physical and speech therapy techniques
RESEARCH Research Assistant, Sports Medicine Research Laboratory, University of North
EXPERIENCE Carolina at Chapel Hill, February 2000- May 2002
Collected, entered and analyzed data using SPSS data analysis system
Authored abstracts, consent forms and IRB proposals for studies
Research Assistant, Steadman Hawkins Sports Medicine Foundation,
Biomechanics Research Laboratory, Vail, Colorado, May 2000-August 2000
Collected, entered, analyzed and interpreted data for three different biomechanical studies using PEAK Motion Analysis System and SAS data analysis system
Authored and prepared articles for presentation and publication
PRESENTATIONS/ Bariatric Surgery Consensus Algorithms: A Data Backed Approach
PUBLICATIONS Sudyk, EB
Presented at Duke Bariatric Surgery Consortium, November 30, 2016
Team approach to the Management of Obesity
Sudyk, EB
Presented at GI Disorders Conference, Augusta University, July 22, 2016
Post-op Care: Who Takes Care of the Patient Now?
Sudyk, EB
Presented at Primary Care CME Event “Selection and Management of Weight Loss Surgery Patients”, Umstead Conference Center, April 18, 2015
Post-op Care: Who Takes Care of the Patient Now?
Sudyk, EB
Presented at Primary Care CME Event “Selection and Management of Weight Loss Surgery Patients”, Raleigh Mariott City Center, June 15, 2013
The Basics of Bariatrics
Sudyk, EB
Presented at General Medicine Grand Rounds, Pickett Road Primary Care Clinic, June 13, 2013
Post-op Care: Who Takes Care of the Patient Now?
Sudyk, EB
Presented at Primary Care CME Event “Selection and Management of Weight Loss Surgery Patients”, Washington Duke Inn, January 26, 2013
Weight Loss Surgery, the Beginning of a New You
Sudyk, EB
Weekly seminar given to potential bariatric patients to educate them about background, risks, benefits and outcomes of bariatric surgery
Presenter December 2010-present
Does the Administration of Water Soluble Contrast have a Therapeutic Role in the
Management of Adhesive Small Bowel Obstruction?
Sudyk, EB
Master’s Thesis literature review determining the effect of contrast on adhesive small bowel obstruction
Submitted to the PAEA student writing competition
Presented September 15, 2009 to a panel of professionals and peers
Does Quadriceps Avoidance Gait Occur in Patients with Isolated Meniscal
Injury When Compared to ACL Deficient Patients?
Booth, EL
Senior honors thesis determining the gait adaptations made by patients with knee injury; Published and housed at UNC Undergraduate Library
Presented at 3rd Annual Conference of Undergraduate Research at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, May 2002
Correlation between Playing Conditions and Training on ACL Injury Rates in
Scandinavian and Western European Youth Soccer Players
Booth, E.L.
Travel study project attempting to identify correlations between ACL injuries and predictive factors
Archived at Morehead Foundation under Travel/Study Projects 2001
Effects of Different Backgrounds on Visual Reference Scores in the Sensory
Organization Tests
Booth, EL, Guskiewicz, KM PhD,ATC
Project involving the effects that different backgrounds of the Neurocom Balance System have on visual reference scores of balance and proprioception, November 2000
Proprioceptive and Kinesthetic Differences in Anterior Cruciate Reconstructed
Knees: Effects of Graft Choice and Postoperative Stability
Karas, SG MD, Spooner, K, Torry, MT PhD, Decker, MJ MS, Booth, EL
Presented at American Orthopedic Sports Medicine Society Conference, Keystone, Colorado, June 18-20 2001
Presented at Annual Steadman Hawkins SAC meeting, July 20-21, 2000
Presented at Morehead Finals Banquet Dinner October 18, 2000
CERTIFICATIONS/ NCCPA Certified Physician Assistant # 1094164
MEMBERSHIPS NC Medical License #0010-02509
DEA License # MS30489
NPI# 193*******
Member, American Academy of Physician Assistants
Member, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Member, NC Academy of Physician Assistants
American Heart Association ACLS certification