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MICHELLE LU, PA-C

At Southwest Scoliosis Institute, we are proud to offer advanced treatment and compassionate, individual care from our board-certified, fellowship-trained physicians, nurses, and care coordinators.

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Michelle Lu, PA-C

Michelle Lu, PA-C is a nationally-certified and Texas licensed Physician Assistant, who grew up in Plano, Texas. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Dallas, then worked as a certified allergy specialist in pediatrics for four years before attending Lincoln Memorial University, where she earned a Master of Medical Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants.

EDUCATION

Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies – Aug 2019
Lincoln Memorial University – DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, Harrogate, TN

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Dec 2010
The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Certified Allergy Specialist 2013 – 2017

United Allergy Services | Pediatric Associates of Plano | Plano, TX

Managed the daily operations of the allergy clinic inside Pediatric Associates of Plano
Consulted with patients about the benefits of allergy testing and allergen immunotherapy treatment
Administered quality skin prick allergy tests for seasonal and perennial allergies
Formulated and prepared customized allergen immunotherapy
Provided patient education to both parents and patients on how to properly administer subcutaneous immunotherapy injections safely at home
Responsible for the overall effectiveness of the treatment process by continuously monitoring follow-up care
to ensure patients’ progress and compliance
Developed and maintained a productive, professional relationship with providers, office staff, and supervisors
Built rapport with patients throughout the duration of their treatment
Engaged in continuing education to increase knowledge and stayed current with up-to-date allergy information
Achieved monthly testing and treatment goals regularly

Part-time ER Scribe – 2011 – 2012
PhysAssist Scribes | Dallas, TX

Part-time Certified Pharmacy Technician 2011 – 2012

Albertson’s LLC | Dallas, TX

LICENSES

NCCPA Board Certified #1166782
Texas State License #PA13613

CERTIFICATIONS

Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Academy of Physician Assistants
Texas Academy of Physician Assistants

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

– Completed during the clinical year from July 2018 – July 2019 –

Pediatrics | Texas Children’s Pediatrics | Jacqueline Wanebo, MD | Houston, TX

Women’s Health | OBGYN Medical Center Associates – Women’s Hospital of Texas

Ivonne Smith, MD, FACOG | Houston, TX

Family Medicine | Beeler Manske Clinic | Yohmarie Cajigas, MD | Texas City, TX

Internal Medicine | Beeler Manske Clinic | Viola Anderson, MD, MPH | Texas City, TX

Orthopedic Surgery | Texas Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Center | Camille George, MD | Houston, TX

Behavioral Medicine | Port St. Lucie Hospital | Rafael Munne, MD | Port St. Lucie, FL

Neurosurgery | Back and Spine Center – Cleveland Clinic Martin Health

Oszkar Szentirmai, MD | Port St. Lucie, FL

General Surgery | Lawnwood Regional Medical Center | Patrick Regan, DO | Fort Pierce, FL

Emergency Medicine | Cleveland Clinic Martin Health | Donald Wood, DO | Stuart, FL

SKILLS

8000+ hours of clinical patient care experience
155+ hours of O.R. experience
- First and second assist in neurosurgery, orthopedics, obstetrics, trauma, and general surgeries
Sterile surgical technique
Basic suturing and knot tying
Interpretation of 145+ radiologic studies
- CT, CXR, MRI, and skeletal films
Experience in joint injections, casting, splinting, wound care, and closure including stapling and suturing
Proficient in EPIC, MediTouch, Medtech, Nextgen healthfusion, and Athena health EMRs

REFERENCES

Oszkar Szentirmai, MD, Neurosurgeon (772) 480-6888

Back and Spine Center – Cleveland Clinic Martin Health | Port St. Lucie, FL

Hillary Tipton, PA-C, General and Trauma Surgery PA (865) 661-8513

Lawnwood Regional Medical Center | Fort Pierce, FL

Ivonne Smith, MD, FACOG, OBGYN (832) 722-0322

OBGYN Medical Center Associates – Women’s Hospital of Texas | Houston, TX