1. Luke Seidel
1850 PCH #1, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254~ 608-426-0686~ lseidel72@gmail.com
Education
USC Keck School of Medicine May 2016
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Eureka College, Eureka, IL May 2013
Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Summa Cum Laude
Professional Experience
USC PA Program Rotations Jan. 2015-Present
Emergency Medicine (Advanced Rotation): Parkview Hospital, Riverside
• Diagnosed and treated main side patients with chest pain, shortness of breath, trauma,
syncope, sepsis
• Performed endotracheal intubation, joint reductions, central line placement, interpreted
EKGs, X-rays, CT scans, and labs
• Managed, diagnosed, and treated fast track patients with URIs, UTIs, lacerations,
sprains, vomiting, diarrhea
Orthopedics: Glendale Adventist Orthopedic & Spine Institute, Glendale
• Diagnosed and treated acute injuries and chronic conditions, interpreted X-rays and CTs
• First Assist on 51 surgeries including total and partial knees, hips, shoulders, elbows,
clavicles, ankles, and fracture repairs.
• Injected knees, shoulders, hands, wrists
Emergency Medicine: Southern California Hospital, Culver City
• Evaluated, triaged, treated, and managed fast track and main side patients
• Performed evaluations and managed psychiatric patients in the ED setting
• Repaired lacerations, I&D abscesses, read EKGs, labs, X-rays, CTs
Urgent Care: Healthcare Partners Los Angeles, Los Angeles
• Diagnosed, and treated patients with acute and chronic illnesses including DM, HTN,
URI, UTI, fractures, sprains, medication refills
• Educated patients about their diseases, treatments, and medications.
General Surgery: Associated Surgical Group, Peoria, IL
• First assist on 87 surgeries including appendectomies, cholecystectomies, vascular
repair, colectomies, hiatal hernia repair, inguinal hernia repair
• Proficient in simple interrupted, continuous, horizontal mattress, vertical mattress,
subcutaneous, facial, and knot burying suture techniques.
• Rounded on inpatient cases, evaluated patients in an outpatient clinic
Internal Medicine: Orange County Critical Care and Pulmonary, Huntington Beach
• Diagnosed, and treated patients with pulmonary disorders including COPD, CHF
asthma, lung cancer, sleep apnea
• Rounded on, evaluated, and treated inpatient/ICU patients with threatening conditions
2. including sepsis, cardiac arrest, stroke, trauma, pneumonia, cancer
• Interpreted labs, pulmonary function tests,X-rays, CTs, sleep studies
Pediatrics: Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles
• Treated children in outpatient clinics including genetics, pulmonary, and infectious
diseases.
• Managed, evaluated, and treated children in the NICU, nursery, and inpatient wards
• Assisted in 28 high risk deliveries and c-sections.
Family Medicine: Clinica Medica Del Sol, La Puente
• Managed, diagnosed, and treated chronic conditions including HTN, DM, dyslipidemia,
COPD, cancer, and BPH
• Interpreted lab results, educated patients on their conditions and treatments, used
medical Spanish to communicate with a primarily Hispanic population
Women’s Health: Clinica Del Socorro, Los Angeles
• Gave prenatal care to women 5-41 weeks pregnant including use of ultrasound and
Doppler
• Performed well woman exams and physicals for pediatrics, adults, immigration, and
STD/ family pact patients
Other Experience
Student Athletic Trainer: Eureka College, Eureka, IL November 2008-May 2013
• Provided care including preventive taping, injury assessment, treatment, rehabilitation,
hydration, and counseling to athletes
Campus Involvement and Leadership
Eureka College Football Team. Fall 2008-2011
Sigma Zeta Honorary Science Vice President Spring 2012-2013
Eureka College Pre-Professional Society Service Chair and Founding Member 2012-2013
Student Athletic Trainers Organization President and Founding Member 2011-2013
Honors and Rewards
Eureka College Outstanding Biology Graduate 2013
Member, Alpha Chi National Honor Society Spring 2011-Present
Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Academic All-Conference Team Fall 2009
Professional Affiliations and Certificates
ACLS
American Academy of Physician Assistants, member
California Academy of Physician Assistants, member
Languages
Basic Medical Spanish