MenuRaquel Loustau, PA-C, MSPA
Board Certified Physician Assistant
Raquel Loustau is a Los Angeles native, born and raised in Lancaster California. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Notre Dame College with minors in Chemistry and Art History. While an undergraduate student, Raquel was a NCAA athlete for her college swimming and diving team as well as water polo team. She also spent her time volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House.
Prior to attending graduate school, Raquel worked as a pediatric ophthalmology technician at Jules Stein Eye Institute at UCLA and as an EMT for Universal Studios Hollywood. During her didactic year, she would spend the first Saturday of every month volunteering with the Trinitarians of Mary as part of a multidisciplinary team providing care to the underserved community of Tecate, Mexico. Raquel completed 9 clinical rotations throughout California and graduated from Western University of Health Sciences with a Master of Science in Physician Assistant studies.
In her spare time Raquel likes participating in competitive open water swimming, attending music concerts, adventuring on hikes with her two dogs, and spending time at local museums.
EDUCATION
- 2017-2019
Western University of Health Sciences
MS in Physician Assistant Studies
Pomona, CA - 2012-2016
Notre Dame College
BS in Biology, Minor in Chemistry
Cleveland, OH
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE
- Physician Assistant Certification
- ACLS / BLS
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Clinical Rotation Experience
- Emanate Health
General Surgery
West Covina, CA
- Sunshine Pediatrics
Pediatrics
Upland, CA
- Magnolia Women’s Health Center
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Riverside, CA
- Joshua Medical Group
Family Practice
Palmdale, CA
- Kids 1st Pediatrics
Pediatrics
Apple Valley, CA
- Central Urgent Medical Care
Urgent Care
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
- Preferred Dermatology
Dermatology
Whittier, CA
- Joshua Medical Center
Internal Medicine
La Palma, CA
- St. Mary Medical Center
Emergency Medicine
Apple Valley, CA
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- 2020-Present - The Spine and Orthopedic Center
Physician Assistant
Santa Barbara,CA
- 2019 - Trinitarians of Mary Medical Mission
Physician Assistant Student Provider
Tecate, MX
- 2017-2018 - Universal Studios Hollywood
Emergency Medical Technician
Studio City, CA
- 2016-2018 - UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute
Pediatric Ophthalmology Technician
Tucson, AZ
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
- California Academy of Physician Assistants
FACILITY PRIVILEGES
- Carrillo Surgery Center
