Free Virtual Event:

Surgical and Nonsurgical approaches to the Management of Obesity

Thursday, October 24, 2024
 to  MT

During this free and virtual session, Dr. Good will discuss the latest options available for managing obesity, including both surgical interventions and nonsurgical treatments. Whether you’re considering bariatric surgery or exploring other weight management strategies, this event is an excellent opportunity to learn more.

The session will also feature dedicated time for a Q&A.

Wanda Good, DO is a fellowship-trained robotic surgeon specializing in metabolic, bariatric, anti-reflux (hiatal hernia), and robotic surgery.

Brianna Smith MPAS, PA-C

Lauren Whitsitt, PA-C
  • About
  • Experience
  • Education/Training

About

Brianna Smith, MPAS, PA-C is a board-certified physician assistant who joined Mountain View Surgical Associates in 2021. She earned her Bachelor of the Arts at Coe College in 2016, where she also played volleyball. She completed her Master of Physician Assistant Studies in 2021 at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Brianna enjoys spending time with her family and friends, staying active in sports, and volunteering in the community.

Experience

Physician Assistant Certification (2021-Present)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification (2020-Present)

Basic Life Support Certification (2020-Present)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (2020-Present)

Basic Certified Nursing Assistant Certification (2014-Present)

Advanced Certified Nursing Assistant Certification (2014-Present)

 

Education/Professional Training

Education

Master of Physician Assistant Studies – Child Health Associate Physician Assistant Program – University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Denver, Colorado (2021)

Bachelor of Arts – Majors: Biology and Neuroscience – Coe College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa (2016)

Experience – Clinical Internship

Plastic Surgery – Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center (2020)

Inpatient Adult Medicine – University of Colorado Hospital (2020)

Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine Associates of Wheat Ridge (2020)

Rural Family Medicine – Salud Family Health Centers, Ft. Collins (2020)

Pediatric Ambulatory – Children’s Hospital Colorado (2020)

Adult General Surgery – Mountain View Surgical Associates (2020)

Family Medicine – Westwood Family Health Center (2020)

Newborn Nursery – Denver Health Medical Center (2020)

Emergency Medicine – University of Colorado Hospital (2020)

Pediatric Ambulatory – Advanced Pediatric Associates (2019)

Adult Orthopedics – Denver Spine Surgeons (2019)

Pediatric Ambulatory – A Kidz Clinic, Delta, Colorado (2019)

Rehabilitation Medicine – Wheat Ridge Regional Center (2019)

Experience – Employment

Endoscopy Technician Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa  (2017-2018)

Patient Care Technician Methodist West Hospital, West Des Moines, Iowa (2016-2018)

Work Study  Coe College Health Services, Cedar Rapids, Iowa (2012-2016)

More About Dr. Brianna Smith

Certifications

  • Kansas Physician Assistant License (2016)

  • Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (2015)

  • ACLS Provider (2014)

  • BLS for Healthcare Providers (2010)

Memberships/Professional Societies

  • American Academy of Physician Assistants Member (2018-Present)

  • Colorado Academy of Physician Assistants Member (2018-Present