Medical Physician Assistant

Kara Schaffer, PA-C

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Education

University of the Pacific, Sacramento, California April 2020

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Arizona State University, Phoenix, Arizona May 2016

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry

Clinical Training

Pediatrics February 2019 – March 2019 Mark Twain Medical Offices at Valley Springs – Athena Taylan, MD

Valley Springs, CA

Evaluated and treated acute and chronic medical and psychiatric conditions in a pediatric population. Interpreted diagnostic tests and suggested treatment plans.

Performed well child exams on patients ranging from newborn to adolescent. Provided age appropriate patient/parent preventative health education and routine anticipatory guidance.

Primary Care March 2019

Mark Twain James Dalton Medical Offices at Angels Camp – Star Hildebrand, PA-C

Angels Camp, CA

Managed acute illnesses and chronic conditions in patients of all ages. Extensive experience in URIs, hypertension, UTIs, diabetes, asthma, and rashes.

Performed annual physicals and provided patient education on healthy diet and lifestyle.

Primary Care April 2019 – May 2019

Sutter Elk Grove – Erin Sheaffer, PA-C

Elk Grove, CA

Managed acute and chronic primary care complaints is patients of all ages. Interpreted diagnostic tests and suggested treatment plans.

Performed annual physicals and well woman exams. Performed pap smears, IUD removals, cryotherapy on skin lesions, biopsy of skin lesions, placed and removed sutures.

Emergency Medicine May 2019 – June 2019

St. Joseph’s Medical Center – Benjamin Wiederhold, MD

Stockton, CA

Evaluated and managed acute, urgent, and emergent conditions in both ER and fast track. Interpreted diagnostic tests and suggested treatment plans. Coordinated patient care with specialists.

Performed I&Ds, laceration repairs using simple interrupted sutures, joint injections, fluorescein stain and slit lamp examinations, pelvic exam, bedside skin ultrasounds, bedside abdominal ultrasounds, bedside echocardiograms, and CPR.

Women’s Heath June 2019 – July 2019

Kaiser Permanente Modesto Medical Center – Amardeep Deol, MD

Modesto, CA

Performed well woman exams. Provided counseling on birth control and preventing the spread of STIs. Managed common gynecology and urogynecology complaints.

Managed obstetric patients from first to third trimester. Provided necessary preventative care and counseled patients on expectations during pregnancy. Performed obstetric ultrasounds.

Managed patients in Labor and Delivery. Assisted in vaginal deliveries and caesarian sections.

Assisted in laparoscopic hysterectomies, laparoscopic tubal ligations, anterior and posterior colporrhaphy, urethral sling placement, colposcopy, and LEEP procedures. Inserted and removed IUDs. Performed endometrial biopsies and female urethral catheterization.

Primary Care July 2019 – August 2019

Community Medical Center Manteca – Holly Reece, PA-C

Manteca, CA

Managed chronic and acute conditions in a low income and underinsured or uninsured population. Interpreted diagnostic tests and suggested treatment plans. Extensive experience in hypertension, diabetes, and obesity.

Performed annual physicals and well woman exams, following preventative care guidelines. Educated patients on healthy lifestyle and dietary changes.

Surgery August 2019 – September 2019

Mark Twain Medical Center – Andrew McCoy, MD

San Andreas, CA

Evaluated patients in clinic and determined need and safety of procedures such as colonoscopies, hernia repairs, mass excisions, cholecystectomies, and other abdominal surgeries.

Assisted in colonoscopies, mass excisions, and abdominal surgeries as well as evaluated patients post operatively to ensure proper healing and recovery.

Internal Medicine September 2019 – October 2019

Creekside Medical Dental – Soleh Rahimi, MD

Folsom, CA

Managed chronic and acute conditions in an adult and geriatric population. Suggested treatment plans. Extensive experience in pain management. Interpreted diagnostic studies and suggested treatment plans.

Performed annual physicals and well woman exams, following preventative care guidelines. Educated patients on healthy lifestyle and dietary changes. Suggested necessary screening tests and vaccinations.

Behavioral Health October 2019 – November 2019

Sutter Behavioral Health – Lynnette Tripp, NP

Modesto, CA

Evaluated and diagnosed pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients with behavioral health complaints. Extensive experience in generalized anxiety, depression, ADHD, Bipolar I/II, and PTSD.

Managed psychiatric medications for the above behavioral health conditions and monitored patient progress with the prescribed medications, adjusting treatment as necessary.

General Elective I – Women’s Health November 2019 – December 2019

Community Medical Center – Katherine Ketz, NP

Stockton, CA

Performed well woman exam in low income and underinsured or uninsured population. Provided counseling on birth control and preventing the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. Managed common gynecology complaints.

Managed obstetric patients from first to third trimester. Provided necessary preventative care and counseled patients on expectations during pregnancy.

Inserted and removed IUDs. Observed insertion and removal of Nexplanon devices. Observed cervical polyp removals.

General Elective II – Women’s Health January 2020

Century Women’s Medical Group – Kourosh Kevin Daneshgar, MD

Los Angeles, CA

Managed obstetric patients from first to third trimester. Provided necessary preventative care and counseled patients on expectations during pregnancy.

Observed vaginal delivery, caesarean section, hysteroscopy, dilation and curretage, total vaginal hysterectomy, total abdominal hysterectomy, mini laparotomy with tubal ligation, cystocele and rectocele repair, endometrial ablation, coloposcopy, endometrial biopsy, and endocervical curettage.

General Elective III – Endocrinology

Joselito Cabaccan, MD February 2020

Evaluated and managed endocrine disorders. Ordered and interpreted appropriate diagnostic tests. Extensive experience managing diabetic patients, including those on insulin pumps, and thyroid disorders.

Performed thyroid ultrasounds and observed fine needle aspiration of the thyroid.

Work Experience

Medical Scribe November 2015 – May 2017

Zuhdi Jasser, MD, PC, Phoenix, Arizona

Assisted the Internal Medicine physician, Dr. Marc Lee, with documentation of medical records.

Medical Scribe May 2016 – September 2016

Arizona Orthopedic Associates, Phoenix, Arizona

Assisted orthopedic surgeons across multiple subspecialties with documentation of medical records.

Professional License/Certification

NCCPA Certification Exam Passed May 2020

Arizona State License July 2020

Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Basic Life Support November 2018– Current

Leadership Experience

University of the Pacific PA Program Class Treasurer January 2018 – April 2020

Awards/Recognitions

Arizona State University, Phoenix, Arizona

Graduated Magna Cum Laude May 2020

Dean’s List Fall 2012 – Spring 2016

Obama Scholar Fall 2012 – Spring 2016

Bitstrup Foundation Undergraduate Fellow Fall 2014 – Spring 2016

University of the Pacific, Sacramento, California

California Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Scholar December 2018-Present

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) 2018-Present

California Academy of Physician Assistants (CAPA) 2018-Present

References

Available upon request.

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