Sollis Health | Physician Assistant | Director of Care NavigationI am a Physician Assistant currently serving as the Director of Care Navigation for Sollis Health, a healthcare company pioneering a seamless patient experience focused on acute care, urgent, and emergent care. I lead a team dedicated to care navigation and patient advocacy, striving to ensure every patient journey is handled with utmost care and attention.Prior to Sollis Health, I was the Chief Physician Assistant of Surgery at Mount Sinai Beth Israel in New York City. My role spanned across managing in-patient general and vascular surgery services, functioning as a first assist in the operating room, and responding to surgical consultations. I was fortunate to receive formal DaVinci training at the Intuitive headquarters in Palo Alto, California, solidifying my surgical expertise. My contributions earned me a nomination for the Mount Sinai Rookie PA-C Award.An important milestone in my professional journey was graduating from the Knight Foundation Fellowship in Healthcare Technology Innovation with Baptist Health in Miami, an achievement that underscores my commitment to leveraging technology in the delivery of healthcare.Throughout my career, I have served a diverse patient base, from pediatrics to geriatrics, with a commitment to providing exceptional healthcare. My areas of specialization include care coordination and patient advocacy, with a strong inclination towards incorporating technology to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy in the healthcare industry.My academic credentials include a Master of Physician Assistant Studies from MCPHS University, Boston, and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Virginia Tech. I am a dedicated team player who adopts a patient-first approach, constantly refining my craft to improve the healthcare journey for patients.