Julie P. O'Donnell, MCMS, PA-C

Professional Experience

7/2023-Present, Dermatology Physician Assistant
Dermatology Associates of Southwest Louisiana – Lake Charles, LA

5/2010-4/2023, Dermatology Physician Assistant
Benson Dermatology – Ponchatoula and Covington, LA

High quality autonomous, comprehensive medical dermatology in a fast-paced private officesetting seeing 30-40 patients per day
Daily activities include physical examinations, skin cancer screenings, diagnosing, interpreting pathology results and laboratory tests, treatment plans, thorough patient education, shave and punch biopsies, cryotherapy, electrodessication and curettage, incision and drainage procedures, intralesional injections, narrowband UVB phototherapy, photodynamic therapy and Mohs referrals
Management of complex acne and psoriasis patients with isotretinoin and biologics respectively
Proficient in benign and malignant elliptical excisions with simple and intermediate repairs
Skilled in connecting with patients to develop rapport and create long-term relationships, resulting in substantial practice growth from patient referrals

6/2007-3/2010, Dermatology Physician Assistant
Gulf South Medical and Surgical Institute, Inc. – Covington, Slidell and Hammond, LA

Full-time dermatology provider in multiple private clinics
Provided all aspects of dermatology including: histories, physical examinations, diagnosing conditions, treatment plans, shave and punch biopsies, benign and malignant surgical excisions, simple and intermediate repairs, prescribing medications, interpreting pathology and laboratory results and patient education
Performed a variety of cosmetic procedures, including Botox, fillers, microdermabrasion, IPL treatments and laser hair removal

4/2005-6/2007, Dermatology Physician Assistant
A Center for Dermatology, P.A. – Pompano Beach, FL

Full-time dermatology provider in busy south Florida private practice
Trained with Dr. Stanley Skopit, head of dermatology residency program at Nova Southeastern University, alongside dermatology residents and one physician assistant
Provided patient care in all aspects of medical dermatology in a satellite location, with an emphasis on comprehensive skin cancer screenings, shave and punch biopsies, surgical skin cancer treatments and Mohs referrals

7/2004-4/2005, Dermatology Physician Assistant
Skin and Cancer Associates – Aventura, FL

Worked as part of a team of four physician assistants and one physician practicing cutting-edge cosmetic dermatology, research and general dermatology
First-assisted and performed closures in skin cancer surgeries
Trained and performed numerous cutting-edge cosmetic laser treatments, including IPL, Thermacool, Fraxel, Pulsed Dye Laser, Alexandrite, Light Sheer and Erbium

2/2004-7/2004, Internal Medicine Physician Assistant
Internal Medicine Office – Aventura, FL

Responsible for detailed histories, complete physical examinations, diagnosis and treatment of internal medicine conditions
Emphasis on patient education, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and preventative medicine
Hospital admissions and inpatient rounds

Education

Barry University, School of Graduate Medical Sciences 2001-2003, Miami Shores, FL
Physician Assistant Degree
Master of Clinical Medical Science

Salutatorian of Physician Assistant Program 2003
Dean’s List Scholarship for academic achievement 2003
Vernon and Virginia Culver Memorial Scholarship for research analysis 2003
Program Director’s Award for outstanding scholastic achievement 2003
Dean’s List 2001-2003

Louisiana State University 1995-1999, Baton Rouge, LA
Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology
Minor, Zoology

Professional Affiliations and Honors

Diplomate Fellow of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants
Fellow of the American Academy of Physician Assistants
Fellow of the Louisiana Academy of Physician Assistants
Past Fellow of the Florida Academy of Physician Assistants
Clinical Preceptor for Louisiana State University Physician Assistant Program-Shreveport 2016
Clinical Preceptor for Our Lady of the Lake College Physician Assistant Program 2009
Published in Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, Dermatology Digest 2007

Professional Licensure and Certifications

Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
State of Louisiana Physician Assistant License
Completed the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants Diplomate Fellowship Program 2021
Basic Cardiac Life Support

Specialties