Education and Job History:

• St. Petersburg College, Associate in Arts Pre-Med Studies
• St. Petersburg College, Surgical Technologist Certified
• University of Florida, Bachelor of Clinical Medical Sciences, Physician Assistant Program
• Orthopedic Trauma Bayfront Medical Center, St. Pete, FL
• OAWF/ Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater, FL

Experience/Duties:

• Physician Assistant- OAWF 1991- Present
  • Assistant to Andrew Cooper, MD
  • Harry Steinman, MD (Emeritus)
• Provide Comprehensive General Orthopedic Assessments
• Evaluate, Diagnose, and treat Orthopedic Disorders
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests
  • Such as X-rays, MRI’s, CT’s, Labs, etc.
• Assist in Minimally Invasive and Complex Orthopedic Surgery
• Perform History & Physicals
• Preoperative Care of Surgical Patients
• Procedures: Injections, Suturing, Wound Care
• Non opioid alternatives for chronic pain

Certifications and Memberships:

• National Board Certification (NCCPA)
• Local, CPR, BLS

Professionals Affiliations:

• American Academy of Physician Assistants 1990- present
• Florida Academy of Physician Assistants 1990- present