Curriculum Vitae

JAMES F. WILLIAMS, MPAS, PA-C, CWS, FACCWS

* ****** **. ~ San Antonio, Texas 78216

210-***-**** adibxk@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Master of Physician Assistant Studies, 2002

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER, COLLEGE OF MEDICINE Omaha, Nebraska

Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, 1997 UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS PAN AMERICAN

Edinburg, Texas

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH

Galveston, Texas

Awarded with Recognition

Certification in Hyperbaric Medicine, 1992

CARRAWAY METHODIST HOSPITAL, THE WOUND CARE CENTER, HYPERBARIC MEDICINE DEPARTMENT

Birmingham, Alabama

Associates of Applied Sciences in Physical Therapy, 1991 UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS PAN AMERICAN

Edinburg, Texas

Additional Training

Board certification in wound care specialization by American Academy of Wound Management 2009

Society of Critical Care Medicine completion of Fundamentals of Critical Care Course, January 2005

American Burn Association Provider Course Instructor

ACLS Certified

Non-Physician Provider, Reimbursement, Billing and Scope of Practice in Texas, June 2003 PROFESSIONAL & ACADEMIC RECOGNITION

Fellow of the American College of Clinical Wound Specialists

Recipient United States Institute of Surgical Research Williams F. McManus Award 2005

Awarded Certificate of Appreciation from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) for contributions in the prevention of diabetes, 2002

NCCPA Surgery Exam Completion with Special Recognition, December 1997

Recipient, UTPA Physician Assistant Program Julian Castillo Award, August 1997

Recipient, UTPA Academic Dean’s Outstanding Service Award, April 1991 JAMES F. WILLIAMS, MPAS, PA-C, CWS, FACCWS Page Two SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Brook Army Medical Center

First provider to be certified in wound care specialty in the history of the Burn Center.

Involved in numerous research projects with primary involvement in the validation of a new computer based wound mapping tool “Woundflow”. Poster presentation at 2010 American Burn Association Annual Conference, Chicago IL. Manuscript publication in JBCR Jan/Feb 2013 (see publications)

McAllen Hyperbaric Department, McAllen Medical Center

Reduced documentation time by 30% and increased accuracy by implementing computerized documentation system using speech recognition utility.

Developed departmental protocol for application, treatment and management of Dermagraft®. Disease Prevention Initiatives

Conceptualized and established an organization dedicated to educating and motivating individuals to recognize risk, importance of screening, basic causes, prevention, and treatment of disease. Dolly Vinsant Memorial Hospital

Selected to develop and lead new hyperbaric department; designed objectives, mission statement, standard operating procedures, employee handbook and patient protocols. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER DR. HEATHER MCKENZIE

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 07/2018-06/2019

Certified Physician Assistant, Certified Wound Specialist

Primary care provider for hospital in- patients as allowed by the Texas State Medical Board

Provide in-patient and clinic care for patients .

Evaluation and management of chronic wound disorders.

Coordination and Supervision of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy SOUTH TEXAS AESTHETIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 12/2017- 6/2018

Certified Physician Assistant, Surgical Assistant, Certified Wound Specialist

Primary care provider for surgical patients as allowed by the Texas State Medical Board

Provide pre and post-surgical care for patients .

Assist and First Assist in surgical procedures.

Specialty care provider for out-patient clinic patients. BROOKE ARMY MEDICAL CENTER- INSTITUTE OF SURGICAL RESEARCH SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 11/2003- 10/2017

Certified Physician Assistant

Primary care provider for in-patients as allowed by the Texas State Medical Board .

Provide primary wound care training for new Physician Assistant hires.

Assist and First Assist in surgical procedures. Active in FDA research protocols.

Lecturer for Burn Symposia and Burn Life Support Certification as Certified BLS instructor. JAMES F. WILLIAMS, MPAS, PA-C, CWS, FACCWS Page Three PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ( c o n t i n u e d ) :

MCALLEN MEDICAL HYPERBARIC DEPARTMENT, 2001 – 11/2003 MCALLEN MEDICAL CENTER, McAllen, Texas

Certified Physician Assistant

Co-manage staff of four; assisted in developing treatment strategies for problem wounds.

Conduct initial evaluations and assessments of nursing home patients.

Evaluate non-healing wounds and perform treatments including Dermagraft and Apligraft skin substitutes. LA BLANCA FAMILY CLINIC, LaBlanca, Texas 2001 – 11/2003 Certified Physician Assistant (Contract position)

Manage staff of three; primary practitioner responsible for managing acute and chronic care patients also perform procedures including intra-articular joint injections, laceration repair, and other minor surgical procedures.

Preceptor for Family Nurse Practitioner students during clinical rotations through clinic. IGLESIAS FAMILY CLINIC, San Juan, Texas 2001 - 2002 Certified Physician Assistant (Contract position)

Primary practitioner on duty in a high volume clinical setting; evaluation, diagnosing and management of acute / chronic health problems during night clinic.

Oversee medical staff of four to six.

DR. RUBEN ALEMAN & ASSOCIATES, McAllen, Texas 2000 - 2001 Certified Physician Assistant

Treated patients with various acute and chronic disorders including diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and dyslipidemia; performed minor procedures.

Helped in design of new location and installation of diagnostic tools and equipment.

Created a bilingual patient education reference bank. NORTHSIDE FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER, McAllen, Texas 1997 - 2000 Certified Physician Assistant

Acted as supervisor in physician’s absence and provided on call coverage.

Provided direct patient care including diagnosis and treatment plans, prescribing medications, interpreting lab results, x-rays, and bone densitometers.

Co-developed standards for PA responsibilities.

Co-developed HA1c testing protocol for diabetic patients; formulated protocol in bone densitometry testing using the Accudexa® system.

JAMES F. WILLIAMS, MPAS, PA-C, CWS, FACCWS Page Four PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Continued)

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (1991 - 1992)

Carried out physical therapy modalities in accordance with physical therapist’s directives.

Supervised three assistants and provided both in-patient and outpatient rehabilitative care. PRESENTATIONS

Williams, JF. “Burn Etiologies Regarding Hydraulic Well Fracturing .” Oral Presentation, Trauma Regional Advisory Council 20th. Annual Trauma Symposium. South Padre Island, TX. March 2017.

Williams, JF. “Hydraulic Well Fracturing or “Fracking” Related Accidents.” Poster Presentation, American Burn Association 44th. Annual Meeting. Palm Springs, CA. April 2013. Williams, JF. “Exfoliating & Necrotizing Conditions: Stevens Johnson Syndrome Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis.” USAISR Burn Symposium, USAISR Education Department. . Fort Sam Houston TX, May 2013.

Williams, JF. “ Validation of Burn Wound Mapping Computer Program.” Poster Presentation, American Burn Association 43rd Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL March 2011. Williams, JF. “ Update on Burn Treatment.” Baptist Health Care Systems- 9th. Annual Wound Care Symposium 2009. San Antonio, TX July 2009.

Williams, JF. “Role of the Physician Assistant in Burn Management.” 2004/2010 Army Medical Specialist Corps Management of Burns and Multiple Trauma Course. San Antonio, TX. Returning Lecturer. August 2004-2010.

Williams, JF. “ Acute Management of the Burn Patient.” The U.S. Army Physician Assistant (PA) Readiness and Recertification Preparation Symposium. San Antonio, TX. February 2006.

Williams, JF. “Inhalation Injury.” United States Army Institute of Surgical Research- Burn Unit Staff Orientation. Fort Sam Houston, TX. April 2004.

Williams, JF. “The Physician Assistant as a Disease Prevention Crusader.” University of Texas Pan American, Senior Physician Assistant Class. Edinburg, TX. April 2003. Williams, JF. “Simplifying Disease Prevention.” McAllen North Lions. McAllen, TX. July 2002. Williams, JF. “Diabetic Foot Care.” ADA Sponsored Public Presentation. McAllen, TX. June 2002. Williams, JF. “Simplifying Disease Prevention.” Edinburg Volunteer Fire Department. Edinburg, TX. December 2001.

JAMES F. WILLIAMS, MPAS, PA-C, CWS, FACCWS Page Five PUBLICATIONS

Williams JF, - Jiwani AZ, et. al. “Thermal injury patterns associated with electronic cigarettes..” Int J Burns Trauma. 2017 Jan 15;7(1): 1-5. eCollection 2017. Williams JF, et. al. “Traumatic Injuries Incidental to Hydraulic Well Fracturing: A Case Series.” Journal of Burn Care and Research. 2016 Mar-Apr;37(2):e188-92. Williams JF, et. al. “Comparison of Traditional Burn Wound Mapping with a Computerized Program.” Journal of Burn Care and Research. 2013 Jan-Feb;34(1):e29-35

“Negative-pressure Wound Therapy: a hemostatic adjunct for control of coagulopathic hemorrhage in large soft tissue wounds.” Kheirabadi BS, Terrazas IB, Williams JF, Hanson MA, Dubick MA, Blackbourne LH. Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. 2012 Nov;73(5):1188-94. doi: 10.1097/TA.0b013e31826f98ea.

“Use of Ultra Rapid Opioid Detoxification in the Treatment of US Military Burn Casualties.” Maani CV, DeSocio PA, … Williams JF, Tyrell K, Jackson BA…. Journal of Trauma. 2011 Jul;71(1 Suppl):S114-9.

First to Cut- “Trauma Lessons Learned in the Combat Zone”. Blackbourne, LH., Burn and Physician Assistant Editor, Williams, JF. First and Second Ed. Published by the United States Army Institute of Surgical Research. March 2009. http://www.usaisr.amedd.army.mil/assets/pdfs/First2Cut.pdf Textbooks of Military Medicine. Contributing editor, Williams, JF “Care of the Combat Amputee” Chapter 13- Rehabilitation of Burn Casualties. Published by the Office of The Surgeon General at TMM Publications. Borden Institute, Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Washington, DC, 2009. https://ke.army.mil/bordeninstitute/published_volumes/amputee/CCAchapter13.pdf

“Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Mafenide Acetate: a case series and review of the literature”. Firoz BF, Williams JF, Henning JS. Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. 2007 Aug;6(8):825-8. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

Founder, Disease Prevention Initiatives

Active status, Allied Health Professional, McAllen Medical Center

Member, Texas Association of Physician Assistants

Member, American Association of Physician Assistants

Past Selection Committee Member, University of Texas Pan American Physician Assistant Program

Instructor Provider, American Burn Association

Certified Wound Specialist, American Academy of Wound Management

Fellow American College of Clinical Wound Specialist VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:

HOPE MEDICAL CLINIC, McAllen, Texas 1998 – 2003

Administer clinical care two to three times per month to indigent patient population. ALTON CLINIC, Alton, Texas 1997 – 2003

Provided medical assessments and services to indigent patients every other month.

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