Avani Patel, PA-C, Master of Clinical Medical Science
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Education:
Barry University- St.Petersburg, FL December 2011
Master of Clinical Medical Science-Physician Assistant
University of South Florida- Tampa, FL August 2007 Bachelor of Science
Major: Biomedical Sciences
_____________________________________________________________________________________Clinical Experience:
Suncoast Mental Health- St. Petersburg, FL (Psychiatry) August 2010
• Experience consisted of taking histories and performing appropriate physical exams as well as developing treatment plans, including medications and/or referrals.
Village Family Practive- Largo, FL (Family Medicine) October 2010
• Experience consisted of taking full histories and performing full, head to toe physical exams, and developing appropriate treatment plans.
Moffitt Cancer Center- Tampa, FL (Internal Medicine) November 2010
• Experience consisted of taking histories and performing appropriate physical exams, providing oncology care, as well as developing treatment plans, including medications and/or referrals.
Moffitt Cancer Center- Tampa, FL (Surgery) January 2011
• Experiences consisted of being first or second assist in surgery cases in all forms of sarcomas, cutaneous oncology, and orthopaedic oncology cases, such as hemipelvectomies and total femur replacements. I also followed up with postoperative patients during rounds at hospitals.
Helen Ellis Hospital- Tarpon Springs, FL (Obstetrics and Gynecology) February 2011
• Experience consisted of taking focused histories in both prenatal care and gynecology and performing appropriate physical exams, including measuring fundal height and obtaining fetal heart rate, and performing pelvic exams. I also followed up with post partum patients during rounds at the hospital.
St. Joseph’s Children Hospital- Tampa, FL (Pediatrics) March 2011
• Experience consisted of taking full histories, including prenatal and perinatal, and performing a full or focused physical exam, as well as ordering specific tests and developing a treatment plan.
Caban Skin Institute- Tampa/Brandon, FL (Dermatology) June 2011
• Experience consisted of taking a focused history, performing an appropriate physical exam, performing procedures, such as KOH tests and punch and shave biopsies, and developing a medical treatment plan. I also assisted with cosmetic procedures, such as Botox, sclerotherapy, laser hair removal, and chemical peels. I also assisted in Mohs micrographic surgery.
Lower Keys Medical Center- Key West, FL (Emergency Medicine) July 2011
• Experience consisted of taking brief histories and performing a focused physical exam, and ordering and interpreting imaging studies. I also repaired minor lacerations and did I&D’s of abscesses.
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Organizations:
• AAPA Member (2009-2011)
• Florida Society of Dermatology PAs (2011)
• FAPA Member (2009-2011)
Certifications:
• NCCPA certified
• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS