Physician Assistant Medical

Neelam Gala, PA-C

******.****@*****.***

**** *. ****** *** ******, CO 80231 Phone: 720-***-****

EDUCATION

Red Rocks Community College Physician Assistant Program, Lakewood, CO Graduation: Sept

2013

Certificate of Physician Assistant Studies

Saint Francis University, Loretto, PA Graduation: Sept 2013

Masters of Medical Science

Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO Graduation: May 2008

B.S. – Biological Science

Minor in Anatomy

CLINICAL CLERKSHIPS

Red Rocks Physician Assistant Program (June 2012- Sept 2013)

1) Family Medicine I- Northwest Family Medicine, Superior, CO

Preceptors: Heidi Warner PA-C, Gary Grasmick M.D.

2) Pediatrics- Sunrise Community Health Center, Evans, CO

Preceptor: Kenneth Kaplan, M.D.

• Observed 1 circumcision, performed 1 circumcision

3) Family Medicine II- Front Range Medical Arts, Colorado Springs, CO

Preceptors: Megan Foss PA-C, Mario Aragon PA-C

• Assisted and performed punch and shave biopsies, observed endometrial biopsy

4) Internal Medicine I (Outpatient) - Front Range Medical Arts, Colorado Springs, CO

Preceptors: Megan Foss PA-C, Mario Aragon PA-C

• Performed toenail removal, observed Mirena insertion, performed Mirena removal

5) Behavioral Medicine- Denver Health and Hospital Authority, Denver, CO

Preceptor: Robert House, M.D.

6) Emergency Medicine- Prowers Medical Center, Lamar, CO

Preceptor: Kelly Sennholz, M.D.

7) OB/GYN- Cisneros Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Thornton, CO

Preceptor: Rosa Cisneros M.D.

• Assisted 3 C-section deliveries and 2 vaginal deliveries, observed Essure placement, assisted

in colposcopy

8) Internal Medicine II- Swedish Medical Center, Englewood, CO

Preceptor: Juan Acosta, M.D.

• Observed ultrasound guided pleural aspiration

9) Orthopedics- Precision Orthopedics, Lakewood, CO

Preceptors: Thomas Menshenfriend PA-C, Jeffrey Sabin M.D.

• Performed corticosteroid injections in knee, shoulder and hip

10) Geriatrics and Long Term Care- Senior Care of Colorado, Aurora, CO

Preceptors: Jeannae Dergance M.D., Clemencia Rasquina M.D.

• Participated in wound care and staging of ulcers with wound care specialist

11) Hematology and Oncology- South Denver Cancer Specialists, Lone Tree, CO

Preceptor: Karng Log, D.O.

• Observed bone marrow retrieval procedure, observed end of life conversations

12) Surgery- Center of Surgical Specialists, Thornton, CO

Preceptor: Doru Georgescu, M.D.

• Assisted and observed laparoscopic cholecystectomies, thyroidectomy, umbilical hernia

reduction, colectomy, Nissen fundoplication, anterior approach to lumbar fusion, inguinal

hernia repair, gastric bypass and lap band

WORK EXPERIENCE

Orthodontic Assistant, Michael Bellon, DDS Denver, CO (Feb 2009-June 2012)

• Responsible for taking panoramic films, upper and lower teeth alginate impressions, making plaster

models, trimming models, preparing teeth prior to placement of braces, instructing patients on how to

care for orthodontic appliances and braces, removal of braces and adhesive with hand piece/bur,

instrument sterilization

• Front office responsibilities included obtaining dental insurance benefits, scheduling appointments,

advising parents and patients of preparation and expectations for future appointments, as well as acute

remedies for various orthodontic appliances

Dental Assistant, Patient & Schedule Coordinator Wahl Dental Group, Aurora, CO (Feb 2008-Feb 2009)

• Responsible for running and organizing weekly meetings, finalized daily schedules, informed patients of

insurance benefits, wrote financial agreements for patients regarding future dental procedures, arranged

due dates of dental prosthetics

• Assisted in various dental procedures: root canals, fillings, crown preparation and placement, dental

implants, Invisalign appointments, documentation of procedures and exams

• Obtained full set of x-rays (panoramic, bitewings, periapical films), impressions and photos pre- and post-

procedures

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

9 News Health Fair, Red Rocks Community College, Denver, CO (April and October 2012)

• Medical Volunteer: performed foot exams, breast exams, pap smears, prostate and testicular exams, skin

exams

LICENSES/ CERTIFICATIONS/ MEMBERSHIPS

NCCPA Certified- November 27th, 2013, ID Number- 1112389

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certified- May 22, 2012 (Renew: 05/2014)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certified- May 24, 2012 (Renew: 05/2014)

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Computer Related: Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point

Languages: Gujarati (fluent), Hindi (beginner), French (beginner)

REFERENCES for Neelam Gala

(*preferred method of contact)

Michael Bellon, D.D.S.

Bellon Orthodontics

7200 E. Hampden Ave. #203

Denver, CO 80231

*Work phone: 303-***-****

Email: **.******@****.***

Megan Foss, PA-C

Front Range Medical Arts

5265 N Academy Suite 1800

Colorado Springs, CO 80918

*Cell: 719-***-****

Work phone: 719-***-****

Email: **********@*****.***

Karng Log, D.O.

South Denver Cancer Specialists

10103 Ridgegate Parkway Suite 106

Lone Tree, CO 80124

*Cell: 720-***-****

Work Phone: 720-***-****

Email: ********@*****.***

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