Michelle Wright, PA-C, MMSc

Orthopedic Spine Surgery Physician Assistant


Education/Degrees

  • 1998-2001 Masters of Medical Science - Yale School of Medicine Physician Associate Program
  • Thesis: "Neuropsychological Effects of Hypercortisolemia in Patients with Anorexia Nervosa"
  • 1991-1996 Bachelor of Arts - Biology & East Asian Studies, 4.0 GPA - University of California at Santa Cruz

Professional Experience

  • 4/2008 - Present -- Orthopedic Scoliosis Physician Assistant, Plano, TX
  • 8/2005 - 4/2008 -- Orthopedic Spine Physician Assistant, Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
  • 7/2004 - 7/2005 -- Utilization Review Physician Assistant, Los Angeles County, CA
  • 4/2003 - 8/2004 -- Neurosurgery Physician Assistant, Los Angeles County, CA
  • 8/2001 - 8/2004 -- Independent Medical Contractor - Bone Growth Stimulator, Los Angeles, CA
  • 7/2001 - 2/2003 -- Neurosurgery Physician Assistant, Los Angeles, CA
  • 1/1996 - 6/1998 -- Clinical Research Technician, Fletcher Allen Health Care Hospital, VT

Affiliations

  • 1998 - Present -- American Academy of Physician Assistants, Fellow
  • 2000 - Present -- American Association of Surgical Physician Assistants, Fellow
  • 2001 - Present -- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Member
  • 2001 - Present -- California Academy of Physician Assistants, Fellow
  • 2005 - Present -- Texas Academy of Physician Assistants, Fellow
  • 2006 - Present -- North American Spine Society, Affiliate
  • 2008 - Present -- Scoliosis Research Society, Affiliate

Awards/Scholarships

  • 1999 - 2000 -- Adirondack Society of Physician Assistants Scholarship
  • 1995 - 1996 -- Excellency in Leadership Award
  • 1993 - 1994 -- Pacific Rim Scholarship Award

Additional Skills

  • Languages -- Chinese (Mandarin and Shanghainese), minimal Spanish
  • Advanced Experience -- Spine-Related Worker's Compensation Appeals

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