MS. DIANE M BRUESSOW, PA-C
Physician Assistant at Lincoln Center Plz, New York, NY

Family Medicine at Metro Family Med (Self-employed), Masters Student at University of Nebraska Medical Center, Voluntary Leadership Service at AAPA, Voluntary Leadership Service, Director at Large at Long Island Lesbian Cancer Initiative (LILCI), PA in clinical practice at Independent Contractor

Medical Practice

Metro Family Med since Aug 2009 - Family Medicine University of Nebraska Medical Center since May 2008 - Masters Student AAPA since Jun 2006 - Voluntary Leadership Service Long Island Lesbian Cancer Initiative (LILCI) since Nov 2000 - Voluntary Leadership Service, Director at Large Independent Contractor since Apr 1997 - PA in clinical practice The New York Times Jul 2008 - Jun 2010 - Occupational Medicine Nassau University Medical Center Jun 2008 - Mar 2009 - PA in Orthopedic Surgery National Organization for Women (NOW) Jul 2007 - Dec 2008 - Voluntary Leadership Service Goldman Sachs Nov 2004 - May 2008 - Clinical practice (contract to CHD Meridian Healthcare) West Park Medical Group Jan 1996 - Apr 1997 - Clinical practice Catholic Medical Centers of Brooklyn and Queens Nov 1993 - Apr 1995 - Clinical practice

Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus 1991 - 1993
BS, Physician Assistant Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus 1986 - 1991
BS, Biology, Chemistry minor University of Nebraska Medical Center
MPAS, Anticipated 2008

Significant clinical experience, emphasis on client satisfaction, efficient patient-centered clinical care, Organizational devleopment, metrics, policy, Consumer and clinician-targetted publications, presentations and curriculum development, Licensed to practice in NY and NJ, Broad range of experience (Family, corporate, occupational and emergency medicine, orthopedic surgery, as well as various medical subspecialties including Allergy and Asthma)

Group dynamics specifically as it relates to creating intentional workplace culture, metrics, community sustainable agriculture, gourmet cooking, and a passion for community service (these voluntary leadership service opportunities have resulted in an advancement of my professional skill set).

Honors | Awards:, *NCCPA Exam | Honors in Primary Care, *Suffolk County Legislature | Proclamation recognizing community service, *Volunteer of the Year | Long Island Pride Publications (community poll) & Auntie M's Helping Hands Foundation, Appointments:, Journal of the AAPA , -Editorial Board 09-12, NYSSPA, -Membership Chair 09-10, 10-11, AAPA, -House of Delegates, Reference Committee 09, -Committee on Diversity 06-09, -Appointed Representative to the Gay & Lesbian Medical Association 07-11, -Appointed Representative to the CDC SGM WG 09-11, GLMA, -Healthcare Equality Index (HEI), National Advisory Council 08-10, -Executive Search Committee 09-10, -Strategic Planning workgrou, 10, -Education Committee 09, 10, co-chair 10-11, National Coalition for LGBT Health, -Cultural Competency & Ed Cochair 01-04, MidSuffolk Chapter NOW, -NYS Delegate 07-08, NYS NOW, -Lesbian Rights Task Force Chair 08, Elected:, NYSSPA, - Delegate to AAPA HOD 07-11, LBGT PA Caucus, -Past President

Physician Assistant (PA)

Abscess Incision and Drainage, ACE Inhibitor or Beta-Blocker Therapy, Adult Immunizations, Arthrodesis Surgery, Echocardiogram, EKG (Electrocardiogram, ECG)

Abdominal Injuries, Abdominal Muscle Strain, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Abscess, Acid Reflux, Acne, Acne Vulgaris, Acute Pharyngitis, Acute Sinusitis, AIDS, Allergic Asthma, Ear Infection, Metabolic Syndrome, Transgender Disorders

Distinguished Fellow, American Academy of Physician Assistants, March 2010, Eyes Wide Shut: Can casual use of medical evidence cause harm and erode bioethical values. PA Quandaries. Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants., April 2010, Keeping up with LGBT health: Why it matters to your patients. Commentary. Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (JAAPA)., 03/03/2011, Cross Cultural Perspectives on Intimate Partner Violence. Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants., April 2008, Collecting Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Data Collection in Electronic Health Records, 12/20/2012

English

20 years of patient-centered care

Physician Assistant

85 Broad St, New York, NY 10004