Andrew S. Brown, Mpas, Pa-C Email & Phone Number

Nashville, Tn, Us

Nashville, Tn, Us

Tristar Centennial Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Providing OR-only cardiac surgical first assistant coverage for an innovative and busy STS-3 star rated cardiac surgery program serving the greater Nashville Metropolitan Area.

Salem And Portland, Oregon, United States

Providing full-scope locums Cardiothoracic Surgery coverage at Salem Hospital, a busy level-II trauma center in Salem, Oregon serving the mid-Willamette Valley area and also at Adventist Health Northwest Regional Heart & Vascular in Portland, OR. Endoradial and endovein harvesting with Maquet Vasoview Hemapro 1 & 2 Systems. Utilize EPIC EMR for patient encounters and Dragon dictation.

United States

Providing full-scope locums Cardiothoracic Surgery coverage at MultiCare Deaconess Hospital (Spokane, WA) and providing OR-only coverage at UVM Medical Center (Burlington, VT). Highly experienced and proficient in open and endoscopic radial artery harvesting; Proficient in both open and endoscopic saphenous vein harvesting. 600 combined endoradial and endovein harvests with Maquet Vasoview Hemapro2. Utilize EPIC EMR for patient encounters and Dragon dictation.

Casper, Wyoming, United States

Providing full-scope Cardiothoracic Surgery locums coverage including first-assistant and endoharvesting for programs in Washington, Oregon, and Colorado. OR-only Cardiac Surgery coverage for UVMMC in Vermont and Inova Fairfax Heart & Vascular Institute in Virginia. Highly experienced in open and endoscopic radial artery harvesting; Proficient in both open and endoscopic saphenous vein harvesting. Average total endoradial harvest time: 20-22 minutes (10-12 minute scope time). 600 combined endoradial and endovein harvests with Maquet Vasoview Hemopro2. Brief exposure/experience with Saphena harvesting system. EMR utilization: EPIC, Cerner.

Banner Wyoming Medical Center, Casper, Wy

Lead-Cardiothoracic Surgery PA providing full-scope cardiothoracic surgery coverage in a regional Level-II Trauma Center. Implemented process improvements to improve OR efficiency, early recovery after surgery protocols, and streamlined post-cardiac surgical patient management for improvement of patient outcomes and length-of-stay. Implemented a training series for nurses on post-cardiac surgical management considerations for improving patient care in the ICU and PCU settings. Highly proficient with endoscopic procurement of both radial artery and saphenous vein for bypass conduit utilizing a minimal-touch technique with the Maquet Vasoview Hemopro 2 System.

Greater Casper Area

Falls Church, Virginia, United States

Providing OR-only locums Cardiac Surgery coverage at Inova Fairfax Heart & Vascular Institute (Falls Church, VA) for six cardiac surgeons at a 923-bed level-I trauma/transplant center serving Northern Virginia and the Washington DC metro area. Broad-scope cardiac surgical first-assist in the following: CABG, open MVR, MAZE procedure, complex mitral valve repair, minimally invasive mini-MVR, complex aortic aneurysm repair, AVR, TVR, tricuspid valve repair, IABP / 5.5 impella placement, LVAD (HeartMate 3), ECMO cannula placement, cardiac transplant, and lung transplant. Endoscopic procurement of both radial artery and saphenous vein conduit for bypass surgery.

Casper, Wyoming

Sole-Cardiothoracic Surgery PA that provided full-scope cardiothoracic surgery coverage at a Level-II Trauma Center. Extensive experience as a first- and second-assistant in CABG, AVR, MVR, root replacements/enlargements, ascending aortic aneurysm reconstruction, circulatory arrest cases, beating heart/pump-assisted bypass, combined CABG-valve, double-valve, and other various cardiac surgeries at a level-II trauma center. Additionally, first-assistant experience in VATS thoracotomy, lung lobectomy, and other various thoracic surgeries. Highly experienced in open and endoscopic radial artery harvesting; Proficient in both open and endoscopic saphenous vein harvesting. Over 450 combined endoradial and endovein harvests with Maquet Vasoview Hemapro 2 System. Implemented endoharvesting technique of radial arteries to Cardiac Program at Wyoming Medical Center in April 2018. Daily rounding and in-patient care/management of post-surgical cardiac and thoracic patients in both the ICU and PCU settings as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Preoperative and postoperative assessment of open heart surgical patients. Assisted in TAVR program in the capacity of preoperative workup of patients as well as preparation of Edwards THV delivery system/Edwards Sapien-3/Ultra valve. Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests and imaging studies for surgical planning/pre- and post-operative assessment and management. Performed patient education and discharge summaries. Utilized CERNER EMR for patient encounters and Dragon dictation. Supervising Physicians: Eric Munoz, M.D. & Joseph Monfre, M.D.

Casper, Wyoming

Responsible for promoting the efficient and effective implementation and enhancement of the electronic health record (EHR). Establishing, implementing, and monitoring patient safety and quality improvement initiatives related to the EHR. Developing and implementing performance standards for participating physicians in alignment with best practices in using the EHR. Interacting with the medical staff and with medical staff governance entities. Meeting monthly as the Chairman for the Cerner Physician Advisory Council with physician and non-physician end-users. Provide consultation, leadership, and training in use of the EHR to hospital administration, department heads, medical staff, and other staff as appropriate and, when possible, assist physicians and non-physician providers in the use of the EHR as requested.

Aberdeen, Wa

Autonomously performed comprehensive and problem-focused history and physical examinations for diagnosis, treatment, and management of musculoskeletal related injuries, general orthopedics, and hand conditions in a busy orthopedic clinic. Conducted follow up examinations for a variety of common musculoskeletal and general orthopedic conditions. Performed preoperative examinations and postoperative patient followup. Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests and imaging studies for the diagnosis and management of various musculoskeletal conditions. Performed various orthopedic surgeries/total joint replacements/arthroscopic procedures in the capacity of first assistant at a level-three trauma center. Performed casting/splinting, joint and bursa injections, patient education/consultation, suture/staple removal, and wound management. EMR platforms utilized: ChartLogic, Centricity-CPS 12, MEDITECH.

Aberdeen, Wa

Clinical skills: individualized patient care sensitive to patient needs, adapted technique and positioning based on body habitus and pathology, prioritized radiography workflow based on patient acuity, utilized knowledgeable skills and techniques while performing radiographic procedures on geriatric, pediatric, and adult patients.

Master Of Physician Assistant Studies, Physician Assistant Studies

Activities and Societies: Inductee into Pi Alpha for academic excellence (4.0 cumulative GPA).

Assocate Of Applied Science Radiologic Science, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, Highest Honors

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Psychology, Summa Cum Laude