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: State of Florida Department of Health, June 1999 to present

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

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:

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

Diagnose and manage skin diseases
Trained in Botox, Juvederm, Restylane, Sculptra, 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, Memoral 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