MICHELLE LU, PA-C

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

LICENSES

• NCCPA Board Certified
• Texas State License

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

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 subcutaneously
• 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  to stay current with up-to-date allergy
• information
• Achieved monthly testing and treatment goals regularly

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