Richard V. Tea, MPAS, PA-C

EDUCATION: University of Nebraska, Nebraska Master of Physician Assistant Studies in Cardiothoracic Surgery 8/2002-8/2003 Cornell University Medical College, NY, NY Physician Assistant Program with surgical focus (PA-C) 9/1992-12/1994

Academy of Health Sciences, USAR  Ft. Sam Houston, TX
Laboratory Specialist (Honor Graduate)
1/1995-5/1995

Adelphi University, Garden City, NY
Bachelor of Science, Biology (Leadership Recognition Award)
9/1985-5/1989

SPECIALTY:  CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY
 
EXPERIENCE:

• Practice in adult Cardiothoracic Surgery for fifteen years
• Eleven years in Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH)-a minimal invasive procedure used to harvest Greater Saphenous vein for patients undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
• Master EVH technique (a special technique using a scope connected to a video monitor to remove vein from patient's leg)
• Perform all invasive procedures
• Manage all level of adult cardiac surgery care

MILITARY:

• Medical Officer assigned to a medical Support Unit
• Over fifteen years of military service
• Participated in Operation Enduring Freedom Post 9/11 Global War on Terrorism

TEACHING:

• Clinical instructor for Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) instructor

ACCREDITATIONS:

• NCCPA-Certified (with specialty recognition in surgery)
• BLS, ACLS
• Licensed in New Jersey
• Licensed in New York (inactive status)

PUBLISHED ARTICLES:

• Outcomes Endoscopic Vein Harvesting in Cardiac Surgery Patients (Published in Surgical Physician Assistant, March 2003)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

• American Academy of Physician Assistant (AAPA)
• Association of Physician Assistant in Cardiovascular Surgery (APACVS)
• Society of Army Physician Assistant (SAPA)
  Past Reserve Director for SAPA, Board of Directors At Large