Physician Assistant - Orthopedics Practice - Catholic Health

Catholic Health Physician Partners 

Orthopedics - Physician Assistant

Welcome to Catholic Health Physician Partners. Our network of physicians have been a vital part of improving the health of Long Islanders for decades.

We take great pride in being a physician-led, patient-centered organization. That means every member of our team is dedicated to creating an environment of care for our patients that is safe and represents the highest level of services available in our community.

A top priority for Catholic Health Physician Partners is to create a forward-thinking, modern health care delivery model for Long Island patients that focuses on keeping them healthy throughout the continuum of their lives. We provide them with access to clinical expertise and the latest, most innovative technologies and treatments.

Our physicians see each patient as an individual, not as a disease or list of symptoms. We want our patients to feel heard and fully cared for by their providers. Catholic Health Physician Partners is committed to helping them live their best lives.

We know our patients. We know their families. We know their communities because we live in them too. For patients seeking a strong and lasting partnership with their physician—one built on trust, dedication and compassion—there's no better choice than Catholic Health Physician Partners.

-Avni Thakore, MD, FACC, Catholic Health Physician Partners medical group President

About the Collaborating Physician

• Dr. John C. Cuellar, MD

Dr. John C. Cuellar is an orthopedist in Bay Shore, New York and is affiliated with Good Samaritan University Hospital. He received his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and has been in practice between 11-20 years. Dr. John C. Cuellar has expertise in treating knee joint injury, bursitis, arthritis, among other conditions - see all areas of expertise.

Other physicians in teh practice:

• Dr. Christopher G. Larsen, MD
• Dr. John J. Lee, MD

• Performing comprehensive and problem focused history and physical exams, interpret and correlate laboratory and diagnostic procedures. Interpret and correlate subjective and objective data to formulate a differential diagnose and establish a working diagnosis. Formulate a treatment plan for Orthopaedic problems within scope of practice. Implement therapeutic intervention for specific conditions when appropriate. Exercise judgment on problems requiring consultation, referral, or evaluation by the supervising Orthopedic surgeon or other health care professionals.  
• Order, collect, and perform appropriate laboratory or diagnostic procedures, and studies including but not limited to blood and tissue specimens. Ordering or performing diagnostic studies such as but not limited to EMG, electrocardiogram, compartment pressure measurements, and x-ray examinations including special x-ray examinations CT, MRI, and bone scans etc.
• Order, prescribe, dispense, and administer Medication, orthosis, orthotics, braces and other Orthopaedic devices as may be allowed by state legislation.
• Evaluate, screen and council patient on health maintenance and promote utilization of community resources. Design, conduct and/or participate in research studies, manage databases, and perform quality assurance.
• Perform histories and examinations
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests
• Prescribe medications and therapy
• Injection of joints
• Fracture and post-surgical management; cast application/removal and wound care.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited PA program; Master's preferred
• Current NYS Physician Assistant license and registration
• BLS/ACLS certification
• NCCPA board certification is required
• Infection Control certification
• Completion of a child abuse recognition course
• DEA required upon hire
• Have excellent communication and be a team player
• Possess strong clinical skills