Physician Assistant Peter Ngo received both, a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA and finished his Master of Science in Physician Assistant at St. John’s University in Jamaica, NY. We’re very excited to have him on the New York Spine team.
St. John’s University Jamaica, NY
Master of Science in Physician Assistant August 2020 – June 2023
Drexel University Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences September 2013 – June 2017
Karen Lee MD, Advanced Quality Medical PC May 2023 – June 2023
● Primary Care I Rotation
New York Presbyterian Queens February 2023 – May 2023
● General Surgery and Orthopedics Rotations
Flushing Hospital January 2023 – February 2023
● Emergency Medicine Rotation
Zia Ahmed MD, Pediatric Neurology Practice December 2022 – January 2023
● Pediatric Neurology Elective Rotation
New York Presbyterian Queens November 2022 – December 2022
● Women’s Health Rotation
Daniel Golyan MD, Cardiology Practice October 2022 – November 2022
● Geriatrics Rotation
Rego Park Medical Associates August 2022 – September 2022
● Internal Medicine Rotation
Healthy Kids Pediatrics Fresh Meadows September 2022 – August 2022
● Pediatrics Rotation
MyDoc Urgent Care Forest Hills June 2022 – July 2022
● Primary Care II Rotation
Media Medical Associates Media, PA
Medical Scribe June 2021 – June 2022
• Provided scribe services to a primary care office at the direction of a family medicine physician
• Assisted in rooming patients, measuring and documenting vital signs, and taking patient’s history
• Prepared patients’ charts and thoroughly record relevant information and findings that reflect the quality of care provided
• Ensured patient charts met the clinical documentation requirements for quality assurance, coding, billing, and reimbursement
• Answered patients’ phone calls, and documented and conveyed patients’ needs or request to attending provider
ScribeAmerica – Mercy Health Associates Philadelphia, PA
Medical Scribe October 2019 – September 2020
• Provided outpatient scribe services at the direction of a physician or advanced practice provider
• Documented comprehensive physician notes, HPI, and medical history of patient that reflect the visit and care provided
• Ensured patient charts meet the clinical documentation requirements for quality assurance, coding, billing, and reimbursement
• Maintained awareness of conversations regarding patient care and assessment to ensure relevant information is documented
Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA
Research Technician July 2017 – May 2019
• Participated in research on understanding the epigenetic effects on the transcription mechanism of embryonic and cancer cells
• Utilized lab techniques such as RNA extraction, proximity ligation assay and Western blots to gather data
• Collaborated and conducted experiments with coworkers and cataloged all significant results and findings
• Constructed graphs and diagrams to visualize quantitative and qualitative data
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Philadelphia, PA
Hospital Volunteer January 2018 – March 2020
• Make blood culture bags and restock isolation carts with necessary supplies, such as isolation gowns and nitrile gloves
• Clean rooms when patients are discharged and prepare rooms for new arrivals
• Assist patients out of or onto beds and provide physical support when standing up and ambulating
• Transport patients to other units or out of the hospital in wheelchairs
• Stay by the patient’s bedside and respond accordingly to their physical and emotional needs
Shanghai Healing Home Shanghai, China
Volunteer September 2015 – February 2016
• Carried, fed, and played with children while fostering a safe and nurturing environment for their development and recovery
• Monitored and reported vital signs, such as heart rate and oxygen saturation
• Supplied children with oxygen and prepared nebulized medication as needed
• Maintained awareness of each child’s condition and progress while assisting with pre- and post-operative care
• Responded accordingly to the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of the children
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Hospital Volunteer September – December 2014 & May – August 2015
• Answered patient call bells and provided required assistance to both patients and nurses
• Organized and resupplied medical carts with necessary materials and equipment
• Assisted patients onto or out of beds and wheelchairs
• Transported patients to other units or out of the hospital in wheelchairs and hospital beds
• Stayed at a patient’s bedside to keep them company and respond to their needs or concerns
● Proficient knowledge of medical terminology, strong communication and collaboration skills, and social perceptiveness
● Familiar with the pediatric vaccination schedule
● Understand the policies and standards of OSHA, HIPAA, and Infection Control
● Clinical Skills: Suturing, splinting, venipuncture, Foley catheter insertion, rectal exam, EKG interpretation
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) May 2022 – May 2024
Basic Cardiovascular Life Support (BCLS) May 2022 – May 2024
● Dean Award and Honors with Distinction, Drexel University Pennoni Honors College, June 2017
● Dean’s List, Drexel University, 2013-2017
● AJ Drexel Scholarship, Drexel University, 2013-2017
● Silver Medal, 2013 Pennsylvania HOSA Bowl, April 2013
