Physician assistant

CURRICULUM VITAE

Pavithra N. Gowda, PA-C

**** **** ****** *****, ***. 207

Bethesda, MD 20817

Tel: 309-***-****

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

Education:

Marietta College Physician Assistant Program-Marietta, OH Graduate Program- GPA: 3.83/4.00

June 2014- July 2016

Western Illinois University-Macomb, IL

Undergraduate Courses

Aug 2012- May 2014

Spoon River College- Macomb, IL

Undergraduate Courses

Aug 2012- Dec 2013

Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore University, India Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

May 2002

Research

Published Abstracts: (Under previous last name Raj) 1. Raj, P. (2010, April). Optimization of LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL cholesterol and amelioration of cardiovascular events in 190 patients, who had 5 years follow-up, and median age 83 years at last follow-up. JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE MEDICINE, 58(4), 648.

2. Raj, P. (2010, December). 2. High Factor XI, recurrent pregnancy loss, enoxaparin. JOURNAL OF FERTILITY AND STERILITY, 94(7), 2828-2831. Presentations:

1. Efficacy, safety, and cardiovascular disease outcomes of lipid lowering therapy in septa- and octogenarians. Abstract, submitted to J Invest Med 9/3/09, presented at the AFMR, CSCR meeting, Chicago IL, April 2010.

Gowda M, Khan A, Khan N, Raj P, Glueck CJ, Wang P. 2. Efficacy and safety of triglyceride lowering therapy in Familial types IV and V hyperlipoproteinemia incorporating Lovaza 6, 8, and 12 g/day. Abstract, submitted to J Invest Med 9/03/2009, presented at the AFMR, CSCR meeting, Chicago IL, April 2010.

Khan A, Raj P, Umar M, Khan N, Glueck CJ, Wang P.

3. Relationships between vitamin D, insulin, and high density lipoprotein cholesterol. Abstract, submitted to J Invest Med 9/3/2009, presented at the AFMR, CSCR meeting, Chicago IL, April 2010.

Malini J, Khan A, Gowda M, Patel J, Khan N, Raj P, Glueck CJ, Wang P. 4. Screening of N-(Pentylamino)-2-Chlorophenoxazines for potential akt inhibition in cancer cells

Madhuri Potumarthi, Sreelatha Komma, Pavithra N. Raj, K. N. Thimmaiah, and Netkal M. Made Gowda

Presented at the 20th Annual Student Research Conference, NIU, Chicago, IL April 4, 2009.

PA Clinical Experience:

Potomac Physician Associates, Inc.- Bethesda, MD Internal Medicine 10/10/2016- 12/5/2016 Scribe

Duties included:

Training using templates for outpatient adult H&Ps

Observed annual physical exams including breast exams & pelvic/pap smears

Utilized Nextgen EMR

Marietta Memorial Hospital- Marietta, OH Cardiology 6/13//2016-7/8/2016

Duties included:

Formal patient presentations to attending physician

Rounding on inpatients & documentation of progress notes

Seeing new patient consultations and ordering appropriate diagnostic testing

Communicating treatment plans with hospitalist team

Seeing outpatients in the clinic setting

Ordering and interpreting diagnostic testing

Completing admission H&Ps in ER setting

Observed heart catheterizations, stress testing and stress echocardiograms

Utilized MediTech EMR

The Office of Dr. Mark C. Baylor, M.D.- Elmwood, IL Family Medicine II 5/9/2016-6/9/2016

Duties included:

Developed skills in acute illnesses and chronic disease management in an outpatient rural setting

Performed adult and pediatric H&Ps/school physicals

Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing

Provided patient education about screening procedures

Developed treatment plans for acute and chronic issues

Performed skin biopsies, sebaceous cyst removal, cryotherapy, wound care, immunizations, joint injections, pelvic exams/pap smears, and rectal exams

Utilized Epic EMR

Complete Obstetrics & Gynecological Care- Marietta, OH OB/GYN 4/4/2016-5/5/2016

Duties included:

Performed routine prenatal visits for pregnancy

Assessed intrauterine growth & development in accordance with gestation wheels, measurement of fundal height, Leopold’s maneuvers, and results from pelvic ultrasound.

Performed annual exams including focused physical exams, pelvic/pap smears, and breast exams

Provided patient education and counseling in regards to birth control and sexually transmitted infections, and hormone supplements for post-menopausal women

Assisted in the insertion and removal of intrauterine devices and pessaries

First assisted in surgical procedures such as normal labor and delivery, cesarean sections, laparoscopic hysterectomies, dilatation & curettage, endometrial biopsies, and ovarian cyst removal.

Evaluated patient’s conditions and made appropriate referrals for infertility and complicated medical conditions.

First Settlement Orthopedics- Marietta, OH Orthopedics 2/29/2016-3/31/2016

Duties included:

Examined patients in outpatient setting

Performed intra-articular injections

Inserted Foley catheters prior to surgery

Second and first assisted on orthopedic cases including trigger finger release, carpal tunnel syndrome, total joint replacements, rotator cuff repairs, CMC arthroplasty, hardware removal, and fracture reductions

Trained in proper sterile technique

Rounded daily on post-op patients, including dressing changes and note writing Marietta Memorial Health System- Belpre, OH Pediatrics 1/25/2016-2/25/2016

Duties included:

Performed pediatric history and physicals in the outpatient setting

Documented well child visits utilizing standardized growth charts

Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing

Performed laceration repair utilizing sure-close/derma bond/staples

Provided patient/parent education and counseling

Performed childhood immunizations

Evaluated genetic disorders/chromosomal anomalies with appropriate referral

Utilized MediTech EMR

PARS Neurosurgical Associates, Inc- Parkersburg, WV Neurology 12/28/2015-1/21/2016

Duties included:

Performed outpatient H&Ps

Assisted in procedures such as EMGs

Developed treatment plans for management of carpal tunnel lumbar stenosis, narcolepsy, migraines, seizure disorders, and carpal tunnel syndrome.

Observed neurosurgical procedures

Marietta Memorial Hospital- Marietta, OH Internal Medicine 11/2/2015-12/3/2015

Duties included:

Performed inpatient and ER adult H&Ps

Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing

Patient education for risk factor reduction and disease management

Developed treatment plans for acute illnesses and follow-up cases

Participated in night shift and attended rapid response calls

Utilized MediTech EMR

Marietta Memorial Hospital- Marietta, OH General Surgery 9/28/2015-10/29/2015

Duties included:

Developed insight into the management of pre-operative, intra-operative, post- operative course associated with fluid and electrolyte balance and wound healing/repair associated with each surgical condition

First assisted in multiple surgeries such as cholecystectomies, bowel resection, gastric bypass, and upper and lower GI endoscopies

Inserted Foley catheters prior to surgery and assisted with suture closure of abdomen post surgery

Utilized MediTech EMR

Marietta Health Care Physicians, Inc.-Psychiatry Psychiatry 8/24/2015-9/24/2015

Duties included:

Responsible for inpatient medical management in the acute psychiatric setting

Completed admission history and physicals

Participated in daily treatment team meetings and rounds

Observed electroconvulsive therapy

Developed skills for chronic conditions in an outpatient setting Marietta Memorial Hospital- Marietta, OH ER Rotation 7/20/2015-8/20/2015

Duties included:

Performed adult and pediatric history & physicals in the emergency setting

Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing

Administered local anesthesia and injections

Performed suturing

Performed ultrasound-guided peripheral IV insertion

Performed incision and drainage procedures

Performed straight urinary catheters and nasogastric tube insertions

Assisted in insertion/removal of central line & chest tube

Utilized MediTech EMR

The Office of Dr. Mark C. Baylor, M.D.- Elmwood, IL Family Medicine I 6/15/2015-7/17/2015

Duties included:

Developed skills in acute illnesses and chronic disease management in an outpatient setting

Performed outpatient adult pediatric H&Ps

Provided patient education encompassing a variety of topics

Developed treatment plans for acute and chronic issues

Performed cryotherapy, joint injections, breast and pelvic exams/pap smears, genitalia and rectal exams.

Worked with Epic EMR system

Cholesterol Center Clinic, Jewish Hospital- Cincinnati, OH Clinical Research Assistant Endocrinology

05/2009-12/2009

Duties included:

Recorded vital parameters

Performed outpatient adult H&Ps relating to the specialty Endocrinology

Participated in clinical research projects resulting in publications Francis Nelson Health center, Champaign, IL

Clinical Externship Family Medicine

08/2007-03/2008

Duties included:

Performed outpatient H&Ps relating to Family Medicine for underserved population approximately 8-10 patients/day

Participated in well-child visits and documented notes in chart Employment

Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, India Intern 04/2001-04/2002 Mandatory Rotations in the following departments of Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medicine, Surgery, Electives (Ophthalmology, ENT, Skin & V.D, Emergency Medicine, Orthopedics, Radiology), Preventive & Social Medicine, Psychiatry.

Volunteer Experience

Macomb Senior High School, Macomb, IL 4/1990-5/1993 Participated as a volunteer at McDonough District Hospital, Macomb-IL Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore, India o National Pulse Polio Immunization Program during 1997-2000 o Maternal and Child Health Survey undertaken by the Dept of Preventive and Social Medicine, where we surveyed the level of family planning awareness among rural people, educated about the advantages of family planning, antenatal check-ups, childhood immunizations, etc. o Occupational Health Survey involving the workers at Gherkin manufacturing factory in Bangalore.

o Conducted routine physicals and immunizations at rural elementary schools

McDonough District Hospital, IL Observer 09/2003-11/2003 Under the guidance of Dr. Gloria Cheng, MD, Internal Medicine Physician, I observed at outpatient clinic and inpatient at MDH hospital.

Johnston Primary Care Clinic, Milwaukee, WI Observer 02/2006-05/2006 Under Dr.Lee Dresang, Family Medicine Faculty, St.Lukes Family Medicine residency program was able to observe practice in the outpatient setting. This gave me insight into care for the underserved with predominantly Hispanic background. Jewish Hospital, Cincinnati, OH Volunteer 09/2009-10/2009 and 09/2008-12/2008

Under the supervision of Dr.Asad Ali, Associate Program Director for Internal Medicine, I rounded on patients, presented topics, attended morning reports as well as noon conferences. This gave me an orientation to the U.S health care system. Good Samaritan Hospital- Cincinnati, OH Observer 11/2009-3/2010 Under the Cardiology Associates of Cincinnati, I was able to round on patients with attending as well as attend didactics such as noon conferences and grand rounds with the Internal Medicine Residency Program. In addition, was able to observe procedures in the cardiac lab.

Examinations Completed Year

USMLE Step 1 4/06/2005

USMLE Step 2 6/09/2005

USMLE Step 2 CK 12/07/2006

TOEFL 8/16/2013

GRE 8/31/2013

PANCE 8/04/2016

Certifications

ECFMG Certified since 3/13/2007

American Heart Association (BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers) Expiration date May 2018

American Heart Association (ACLS Certification for Healthcare Providers) Expiration date May 2017

Professional Associations:

American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)

Ohio Association of Physician Assistants (OAPA)

References:

Dr. Mohammed S. Ahmed MD FACC

Cardiologist- Marietta Memorial Hospital

Address: 1382 Graceland Drive

Fairborn, Ohio 45385

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

Phone: 937-***-****

Dr. Joseph Zacharias MD

Internal Medicine Hospitalist- Marietta Memorial Hospital Address: 303 Belle Meadow Drive

Marietta, Ohio 45750

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

Phone: 513-***-****

Ainsley Weisman PA-C

General Surgery- Marietta Memorial Hospital

Address: 330 Muskingum Drive

Marietta, Ohio 45750

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

Phone: 610-***-****

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