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Kathryn Filipek MPAS, PA-C

EDUCATION:

MEDICAL:  Master of Physician Assistant Studies, December, 2000, University of Nebraska

Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, May, 1999, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

COLLEGE: Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology, April, 1995, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

MEDICAL LICENSURE: Georgia License No. 005115,
Florida License No. PA9100954

CERTIFICATION:  National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, May, 1999 to present

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:

  • NCCPA
  • AAPA
  • SOPA
  • GAPA
  • FAPA

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT IN DERMATOLOGY, September, 2001 to July 2007
Dermatology Consultants of South Florida, Coral Springs, Florida

  • Diagnose and manage skin diseases
  • Trained in Botox, Juvederm, Restylane, Radiesse, skin rejuvenation and chemical peels
  • Proficient in ALA/Photodynamic Therapy, Intense pulsed light therapy, tattoo removal, permanent hair removal
  • Performed closures post-MOHS procedures and surgical excisions

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT IN CARDIOLOGY, May, 2001 to December, 2003
Florida Institute for Cardiovascular Care, Hollywood, Florida

  • Evaluated and managed patients in Emergency Room and pre- and post-cardiac catheterization
  • Rounded daily on patients, assuring pertinent management, tests, and care
  • Acquired skills of diagnosis and interpretation of ECG and electrophysiology, performed daily history and physicals and discharge summaries
  • In-patient care May-September, 2001.  Continued to take call for 12-physician/6-hospital practice until December, 2003.

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT IN CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, Memorial Regional Hospital, Hollywood, Florida

  • Harvested veins and radial arteries for use as coronary artery bypass grafts
  • First assisted during cardiovascular surgery
  • Developed skills in endoscopic vein resection
  • Maintained appropriate patient care in Heart Surgical Unit and within hospital
  • Responsible for daily orders including laboratory testing, medications and therapy

Discussed surgical procedures, recovery and questions with patients and families

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