Physician Assistant Medical

VERONICA P. GARZA, B.S., M.S. PA-STUDIES, PA-C

***** *.*. *** *******, TX 77217/*********@*****.***/832-***-****

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

I am a highly skilled NCCPA certified Physician Assistant with greater than 20

years experience serving adult/family practice settings. Background includes: Basic

Science, Pharmacology, Anatomy and Physiology, Internal Medicine, Cardiology;

with the capability to interview, examine, and investigate medical issues to provide

an interpretation/diagnosis of clinical problems. Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret clinical medically driven data and/or literature. Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills. Recognized as a self-motivated individual with the demonstrated ability to manage, learn, and apply skills quickly to make an immediate contribution to an organization's goals.

CAREER EXPERIENCE

The University of Texas – MD Anderson Cancer Center

Department of Radiation Oncology

Houston, Texas

Physician Assistant – Certified (management of thoracic oncology

patients receiving radiation therapy treatments). 1998-present

Baylor College of Medicine

Department of Family and Community Medicine Nuestra Clinica

Jackson Middle School

Houston, Texas

Physician Assistant – Certified (management of HISD children and siblings needing

routine medical care and immunizations). 1996-1998

El Centro Del Barrio, Incorporated – South Park Medical Care Center

San Antonio, Texas

Physician Assistant – Certified (management of family practice patients

in outpatient setting). 1993-1996

The University of Texas – M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology and Digestive

Diseases

Houston, Texas

Physician Assistant – Certified (management of GI and Colorectal patients

and their diseases). 1992-1993

The University of Texas – M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Division of Pharmacy

Houston, Texas

Extracorporeal Technician 1987-1991

PRESENTATIONS

Veronica Garza, PA – C. Multidisciplinary Approach in the Care and Management of Esophageal Cancer. 2/9/2005, APN Continuing Education Presentation.

The Role of the Physician Assistant in Thoracic Radiotherapy. Brent Bell, Thomas Guerrero, Craig Stevens, Zhongxing Liao, Veronica Garza, Ritsuko Komaki.

Advisor/Preceptor to MDACC Physician Assistant Fellowship in Oncology Program.

Side Effects of External Beam Radiation in the Treatment of Chest and Lung Cancers. 4/26/2013, Rad Onc 2013. Lecture Presentation. 2013

Side Effects of External Beam Radiation in the Treatment of Chest and Lung Cancers. 3/9/2014, Rad Onc 2014. Lecture Presentation. 2014.

EDUCATION

Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Baylor College of Medicine – Houston TX 1991

Bachelor of Science in Biology

St. Mary’s University – San Antonio TX 1986

CERTIFICATIONS/ LICENSES

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Physician Assistant Certified 1992-present

Texas State Board of Medical Examiners

Physician Assistant Certified 1994-present

Basic Life Support, American Heart Association 1989-present

References available upon request

Fluent in Spanish

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