David Davis, PA-C, RRT

David is a Physician Assistant (PA) who joined Dr. Moelleken´s practice in 2006. After graduating from high school David entered the U.S. Navy. He graduated in 1987 from the U.S. Naval School of Health Sciences entering the Hospital Corps. He served in more than 25 countries as an FMF Hospital Corpsman/Nurse serving with the 3rd and 4th Marine Division and the United Nations for 12 years. A Naval Accommodation Medal Recipient, he proudly served in multiple conflicts including the 1st Gulf War. David received of Degree in Respiratory Therapy in 1997, and later completed his Masters degree in Physician Assistant studies at Stanford University School of Medicine in 2004. David’s education and training allow him to provide a wide range of medical and surgical services. He assists Dr. Moelleken in surgery at both Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and the Carrillo Surgery Center. When David is not working he is most likely spending time with his wife and their three children.

EDUCATION            

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2003-2005	Stanford University School of Medicine BS in Physician Assistant Studies	Stanford, CA
1995-1997	Augusta Technical University AS Respiratory Therapy	Augusta, GA
1997-1998	Medical College of Georgia Advanced Practitioners Certification, Pulmonary Science	Augusta, GA
1987	US Naval Technical University Hospital Corpsman Certification	Great Lakes, IL

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE          

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• Physicians Assistant Certification #17933
• California Board of Respiratory Care #0002178
• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• NCCPA #1066829 

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING           

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2003-2005	Clinical Rotation Experience
	Stanford University School of Medicine Urgent Care, Family Practice, Emergency Room, Surgery, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Geriatric, In-Hospital Care	Stanford, CA

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE         

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2006-Present	The Spine and Orthopedic Center Physician Assistant	Santa Barbara,CA
2005-2006	Alan Rashkin, M.D. Physician Assistant, General Orthopedic Medicine	Agoura Hills, CA
2005	Ventura Orthopedics Physician Assistant, General Orthopedic Medicine	Ventura, CA
1995-1997	University Hospital Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner	Augusta, GA
2000-2005	Community Memorial Hospital Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner	Ventura, CA
1996-1998	Hospital Corpsman, United States Navy Emergency and General Outpatient Emergency/Non-Emergent Military Medicine	Worldwide

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS          

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• California Association of Physician Assistants
• American Association of Physician Assistants
• American Association of Respiratory Practitioners
• American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
• Physician Assistant Committee 

FACILITY PRIVILEGES            

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• Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
• Goleta Valley Community Hospital
• Carrillo Surgery Center

LECTURES, PRESENTATIONS AND EXHIBITS         

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05/07	LUMBAR SPONDYLOLISTHESIS. Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. David Davis, PA-C, Alan Moelleken, M.D.
04/08	SAFETY OF LUMBAR FUSION OF THE ELDERLY. Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. David Davis, PA-C, Alan Moelleken, M.D.
07/08	NEUROPATHIC PAIN. Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. David Davis, PA-C, Alan Moelleken, M.D.
11/08	POST SURGICAL BRACING-CERVICAL. Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. David Davis, PA-C., Alan Moelleken, M.D.
03/09	DOUBLE CRUSH SYNDROME. Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. David Davis, PA-C, Alan Moelleken, M.D.