MICHAEL L. PORTER, M.S., PA-C
North Richland Hills, TX 76182
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EDUCATION:
A. T. Still University - Arizona School of Health Sciences, Mesa, AZ
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, August 2008
University of North Texas, Denton, TX
Bachelor of Business Administration, August 1999
WORK
HISTORY:
06/2010 – Present Confidential, Dallas, TX
Title: Physician Assistant/Pain Management- Specialized in Neck and Back Pain
• Perioperative patient care
• New patient history and physicals
• Post-op follow ups and patient education
• First assist
10/2008 – 11/2009 Sonoran Spine Center, Mesa, AZ
Title: Physician Assistant/Orthopedic spine surgery
• First assist
• Perioperative patient care
• New patient history and physicals
• Post-op follow ups and patient education
• Independent office hours three days per week, surgery two days per week
04/2002 - 07/2004 Reston Hospital Center - Hospital Corporation of America Inc.
• 07/2002 - 07/2004, Reston, VA
Title: Endoscopy Technician/ CNA
o Assist in procedures
o Turnover procedure room
o Perioperative patient care
o Process & maintain endoscopic equipment
North Hills Hospital - Hospital Corporation of America Inc.
• 04/2002 - 07/2002, North Richland Hills, TX
Title: Surgery Specialty Technician
o Turnover operating room
o Setup equipment
o Patient transport
07/2000 – 10/2000 Associated Global Systems, Grapevine, TX
Title: Operations Supervisor
• Maintain vendor and customer relations
• Manage outbound routing and dispatch
• Special Projects
CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS:
• Texas Physician Assistant License
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support & CPR Pro
• American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
• North American Spine Society (NASS)