Alina Tselniker, PA – Brooklyn Otolaryngologist

ALINA TSELNIKER, PA

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 2/2010-Present
  Otolaryngology Physician Assistant, Century Medical & Dental Center, Brooklyn, NY
  -Diagnose and treat adult and pediatric patients
  -Perform procedures: Flexible Laryngoscopy, removal of foreign body from ears/nose, control of nasal hemorrhage, cerumen disimpaction
• 7/2007-Present
  Otolaryngology Physician Assistant, Long Island College Hospital, Brooklyn, NY
  -Diagnose and treat adult and pediatric patients at Otolaryngology clinic
  -2nd assist in major and minor head and neck surgery
  -Perform pre-operative and post-operative patient assessment and management
  -Perform Procedures: Flexible Laryngoscopy, FNA, removal of foreign body from ears/nose,
  incision and drainage of abscess, control of nasal hemorrhage, cerumen disimpaction
• 7/2005-7/2007
  Surgical Physician Assistant, Long Island College Hospital, Brooklyn, NY
  -Performed pre-operative and post-operative patient assessment and management
  -Knowledge and clinical competency in the role of 2nd surgical assistant
  -Experience in procedures: I&D, Foley cath, IV lines, Arterial punc, Venipuncture, NGT
• 9/1999-7/2005
  Otolaryngology Physician Assistant, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, Queens, NY
  -Pre-operative and post-operative care on surgical and medical floors
  -Diagnosed and treated pediatric and adult patients in Otolaryngology clinic
  -1st and 2nd assist in major and minor head and neck surgery
  -Experience in procedures: Flexible Laryngoscopy, I & D of abscess, FNA, cerumen disimpaction, removal of FB, etc
• 9/1999-3/2000 North Queens Medical/Rehabilitation Center, Queens, NY
  -Diagnosed and treated patients after motor vehicle, job related and other accidents
  -Referred patients for appropriate physical therapy and rehabilitation
  -Treated patients with general medical problems

EDUCATION

• 9/1995-8/1999 Long Island University/Brooklyn Hospital – The Physician Assistant Program, Degree: Bachelor of Science on Physician Assistant Studies

AWARDS RECEIVED

• Citizens Scholarship Foundation of America/Time Warner Academic Award 1997-1999
• Local 144 Union Scholarship 1995-1999
• Long Island University Academic Award 1995-1999

PA CERTIFICATION

• NCCPA Certified, Special Recognition in Surgery