Physician Assistant

Ethan Lew, PA-C

Career Summary

Physician assistant graduated from Duke University seeking an advanced practice provider role to deepen knowledge and provide excellent care to patients.

Education

Duke University August 2020

Master of Health Sciences in Physician Assistant Studies

University of California, Los Angeles June 2015

Bachelor of Science in Physiological Science

Clinical Rotations

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC

Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC

Pediatrics Lumberton Children’s Clinic, Lumberton, NC

General Surgery Maria Parham Medical Center, Henderson, NC

Emergency Medicine Duke Raleigh Hospital, Raleigh, NC

Internal Medicine Duke Regional Hospital, Durham, NC

Internal Medicine Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC

Primary Care Roanoke Chowan Community Health, Ahoskie, NC

Behavioral Medicine Carter Clinic, Raleigh, NC

Women’s Health Duke Women’s Health Heritage, Wake Forest, NC

Employment

Comprehensive Cardiovascular Specialists, Alhambra, CA Dec 2016 – Nov 2017

Medical Assistant

Lead projects including starting venous ablation procedures in clinic and attesting for physicians to the Center of Medicare and Medicaid services

Perform cardiovascular diagnostics including stress test, impedance test, Holter monitor, warfarin check, orthostatic blood pressure, and EKG

Obtain chief complaints and vital signs

American Professional Ambulance, Van Nuys, CA Jul 2015 – Dec 2016

Emergency Medical Technician

Field training officer responsible for teaching skills and procedures to new employees

Assess, treat, and transport patients in emergency and non-emergency conditions

Communicate patient reports to nursing staff and medical providers

Volunteer/Internship

Kaiser Permanente Pediatric Neurosurgery, Oakland, CA Aug 2016

Summer Intern

Shadow PAs in hospital and clinic settings to learn pediatric and parental interaction, history and physical exams, diagnostic tests, surgical procedures, and logistic workflow

Observe the chief pediatric neurosurgeon and PAs in open brain and spine surgeries in the operating room

Venice Family Clinic, Venice, CA Nov 2015 – Aug 2016

Clinical Assistant

Assist registered nurses and medical assistants in taking chief complaints, medical history, and vital signs before provider visits

Obtain proficiency in using NextGen database

Mobile Clinic Project, Los Angeles, CA Jun 2014 – Jun 2015

Caseworker

Serve in a UCLA street-side clinic for the homeless population of West Hollywood

Collect social history and input data alongside physicians and medical students to provide medications and referrals to patients

World Gospel Outreach, Tegucigalpa, Honduras Aug 2013, Aug 2015

Short-term Mission Medical Assistant

Provide care and education to medically underserved populations in Honduras

Practice skills in medical assisting, optometry, dentistry, and childcare

Assist in minor surgical procedures

Licensure and Certification

NCCPA Physician Assistant Certification

California Physician Assistant License

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider

Basic Life Support Provider

Professional Organizations

American Academy of Physician Assistants

North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants

Special Skills

Proficient in Cantonese language

Caseworker communication skills

Electronic medical record experience with Epic, CPRS, eClinicalWorks, and NextGen

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