MenuDavid Fraats, PA-C, MSPAS
Board Certified Physician Assistant
David grew up locally in Lompoc, CA, and graduated from Westmont College in 2013 with a B.S. in Kinesiology. He then worked at Sansum Clinic as a medical assistant and scribe for 4 years while preparing for PA school. David attended Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions in Boston, MA where he graduated with a Master’s of Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS). During his time there he gained excellent clinical experience by volunteering with Boston Healthcare for the Homeless and completing clerkships at various Boston-area hospitals and clinics. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, David worked on the front lines caring for recovering patients at the Boston Hope field hospital.
David has held an interest in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine since his days as a high school athlete, and this passion was further developed through his experiences in PA school. He aims to help improve the quality of life of residents of Central California by providing outstanding patient care. In his spare time, David enjoys baking, running, playing board games, and adventuring with his wife, Paige.
EDUCATION
- 2018-2020
Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions
MS in Physician Assistant Studies
Boston, MA - 2009-2013
Westmont College
BS in Kinesiology, Minor in Engineering Physics
Santa Barbara, CA
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE
- Physician Assistant Certification
ACLS/ BLS
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Clinical Rotation Experience
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Orthopedics Sports Medicine
Boston, MA
- York Hospital
Internal Medicine
York, ME
- Cooley Dickinson Hospital
Pediatrics
Northampton, MA
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
General Surgery
Boston, MA
- Milford Regional Medical Center
Women’s Health
Milford, MA
- New England Orthopedic Specialists
Orthopedics
Peabody, MA
- MGH Everett Family Care
Family Medicine
Everett, MA
- Cooley Dickinson Hospital
Emergency Medicine
Northampton, MA
- Cooley Dickinson Hospital
Psychiatry
Northampton, MA
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- 2020-Present - The Spine and Orthopedic Center
Santa Barbara, CA
- 2020 - Partners Healthcare – Boston Hope
Patient Care Assistant
Boston, MA
- 2019 - Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions
Graduate Student Teaching Assistant, Anatomy Lab
Boston, MA
- 2014-2018 - Sansum Clinic
Medical Assistant/Scribe
Santa Barbara, CA
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
- California Academy of Physician Assistants
FACILITY PRIVILEGES
- Carrillo Surgery Center
