Robotic Surgery PA, Full-time 09/2020-PresentSubspecialties: General Surgery, Bariatric, Colorectal, Gynecology, Gynecologic-Oncology, Urology, Surgical OncologyPatient focused and team oriented laparoscopic first-assist proactively ensuring safe and efficient operating conditions/procedures. Integral and reliable partner to surgeons in reviewing surgical entry and procedural plan, anticipating needs, troubleshooting intra-op obstacles and Da Vinci Xi positioning, as well as optimizing instrument usage and mobility throughout cases. Duties include: patient positioning, TAPP block administration, trochar placement, docking and adjusting Da Vinci Xi robot; laparoscopic manipulation of tissue, passing of surgical materials, stapling and clipping tissue, application of hemostatic agents, fascial and skin closures, post-op orders (EPIC).General Surgery PA, Full-time 05/2015-2021Subspecialties: General Surgery, Bariatric, Colorectal, Gynecologic-Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Breast, Vascular, Wound Care, PediatricsPart of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for the evaluation, formulation and implementation of comprehensive management for a broad spectrum of surgical diagnoses and complications.Duties include: ordering and interpreting diagnostic laboratory tests and imaging, inpatient rounding, managing the pre and post-operative course (i.e. admission and discharge, surgical drain care, specialized wound care treatment), coordinating care with consulting medical teams, patient education, ensuring appropriate follow up care, periodic laparoscopic and open first-assisting

Part of a multi-disciplinary team working to assess, diagnose and formulate treatment and management plans for musculoskeletal and neurological problems associated with osteoarthritis, degenerative joint disease, herniated discs, sprains/strains, muscle and ligament tears, tendonitis, and neuromuscular complications from chronic diseases including diabetes mellitus and systemic lupus erythematosus.

Orthopedic Elective Clerkship - South Nassau Communities Hospital, Nassau, NYSurgery Clerkship - Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Queens, NYEmergency Medicine Clerkship - Coney Island Hospital, Brooklyn, NYPsychiatry Clerkship - Zucker Hillside Hospital, Queens, NYInternal Medicine Clerkship - Woodhull Medical Center, Brooklyn, NYFamily Medicine Clerkship - Dr. John Boccio, Bethpage Primary Medical Care, Nassau, NYObstetrics/Gynecology Clerkship - LIJ Forest Hills Hospital, Queens, NYPediatrics Clerkship - Jerry Sica PA-C, Comprehensive Pediatrics, Staten Island, NY