Suzanne Gilden-Chiang, PA-C
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Experience
Instructor, Medical Center in the School of Nursing Duke University School of Nursing - Durham, NC
August 2016 - present
Instructed and mentored Students in physical exam techniques, critical thinking and documentation, For the course N595, Physical Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning for Advanced Practice Nursing Physician Assistant, Addiction Medicine
BAART Programs - Durham, NC
January 2017 - August 2020
Provide ongoing monitoring, physical exams and assessments for patients receiving Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) with methadone in an Opioid Treatment Program (OTP). Perform monthly assessments for pregnant patients receiving methadone. Physician Assistant, Retail Medicine
Minute Clinic - Durham, NC
January 2006 - August 2016
Provided acute patient care for a retail-based walk-in clinic; Trained in EPIC EMR. Regulatory compliance tasks and procedures (e.g., The Joint Commission)
Physician Assistant, Radiation Oncology
Radiation Medical Group - San Diego, CA
January 1996 - June 1998
Provided ongoing care for cancer patients at 6 different offices. Treated radiation side-effects and handled patient psychosocial issues. Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine
Philadelphia Geriatric Center - Philadelphia, PA
January 1994 - June 1995
Provided ongoing care for 2 nursing home floors. Admitted acutely ill patients to the facility's on-site hospital. Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Surgery (The Rothman Institute) Pennsylvania Hospital - Philadelphia, PA
April 1993 - November 1993
First assistant in the OR (knee and hip replacements). Performed pre- and post-op care. Physician Assistant, Cardiothoracic Surgery
Episcopal Hospital - Philadelphia, PA
September 1992 - April 1993
First and second assistant in the OR (CABG saphenous vein harvest). Performed pre- and post-op care. Education
Hahnemann University - Philadelphia, PA
B.S., Physician Assistant program (1995)
A.S., Physician Assistant program (1992)
Philadelphia College of Art - Philadelphia, PA
B.F.A, Photography (1985)
Honors Licensure
Dean's List, 1983-84 (PCA) and 1991-92 (HU). Licensure requirements are up to date with NC State Medical Board.
NCCPA Gold Seal for Proficiency in Surgery, 1992. DEA registration current. NCCPA Gold Seal for Proficiency in Primary Care,
1992.