Christopher J. Guinand, PA-CMedical Pain Management
“I enjoy that I can physically see and then fix a problem. It’s enjoyable to see patients that were not able to walk, to improving back to full activity.”
Christopher, was born in Oakland, CA but spent most of his life growing up in Virginia Beach, VA. He earned his graduate degree at Old Dominion University and received his Master of Physician Assistant Studies at Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences. His hobbies include, playing video games, spending time with family and friends, physical fitness, outdoor activities, playing drums and being with his dog Yennefer. A fun fact about Christopher when winking he can only wink his right eye.
He became a physician assistant because he enjoys working with patients and hearing about their stories and experiences. Patients say Christopher is very genuine, kind, a good listener and thorough. His clinical experience before physician assistant school came from being a physical therapy technician so that is where he developed an interest in orthopedics/physical medicine.
SMOC, has a wide variety of providers from different backgrounds, skill sets, and their combined experience makes for an environment where he can collaborate to improve patient care.
- Master of Science in Physician Assistant - Jan 2018 May 2020
Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences - Fishersville VA - Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies - Jan 2011 Dec 2014
Old Dominion University - Norfolk VA
- Physician Assistant - November 2022 Current
Medical Center Radiologists
Performed inpatient consults and rounding at different hospitals including a level 1 trauma center. Responsible for pre-procedural assessments, as well as pre and post procedural patient care. Served as primary operator and also assist in a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Physician Assistant - Oct 2021 October 2022
Gershon Pain Specialists
Evaluated, diagnosed, managed and treated patients with a wide variety of painful conditions, primarily of musculoskeletal and neuropathic origin. Performed a variety of in office procedures including but not limited to trigger point injections, joint injections, Botox injections, and Neural Prolotherapy.
- Physician Assistant - Aug 2020 Oct 2021
Emergency Physicians of Tidewater
Evaluated and treated patients in an Emergency Department (ED) setting, performed relevant ED procedures, interpreted lab and imaging results, consulted with providers of multiple specialties and dispositioned patients
- Ophthalmic Technician - Oct 2017 Dec 2017
Wagner Macula & Retina Center, Virginia Beach VA
Obtained patient's medical history, visual acuity and intraocular pressure. Perform diagnostic testing and imaging, including but not limited to fundus photos, fluorescein angiography and optical coherence tomography.
- Physical Therapy Technician - Aug 2016 Oct 2017
Southeastern Physical Therapy, Chesapeake VA
Assisted patients in completing exercise interventions and reported back to the therapist on patient progress, under the supervision of a license physical therapist
- Physical and Occupational Therapy Aide - Nov 2015 May 201
Ortho Virginia, Richmond VA
Assisted patients with completing exercise interventions and caring for post-operative wounds Performed administrative duties such as scheduling, filing paperwork, referrals and bookkeeping.
- Women's Health - May 2019 Jun 2019
Physicians to Women, Roanoke VA - Emergency Medicine - Jun 2019 Aug 2019
Spotsylvania Regional Medical Hospital, Spotsylvania V - Behavioral Health - Aug 2019 Sep 2019
Wellington Retreat, Lantana FL - Family Medicine - Sep 2019 Oct 2019
Fork Union Medical Associates, Fork Union VA - Internal Medicine - Nov 2019 Dec 2019
Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol TN - General Surgery - Jan 2020 Feb 2020
Bristol Surgical Associates, Bristol TN - Orthopedic Surgery (Elective) - Feb 2020 Mar 2020
Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center, Chesapeake VA - Pediatrics - Mar 2020 Apr 2020
Richmond Community Hospital, Richmond VA
- American Academy of Physician Assistants - Jan 2018 Present
- Virginia Academy of Physician Assistants - Jan 2018 Present
- PA Challenge Bowl Team Member - Feb 2018 May 2019
Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences, Waynesboro VAPart of a team of three PA students that competed and won the VAPA Student Challenge Bowl in November 2018. The team went on to compete in the National AAPA Student Challenge Bowl in Denver, Colorado in May 2019 and placed in the top 15% of teams at this competition.
- Healthcare for the Homeless - Mar 2019 Apr 2019
Valley Mission, Staunton VATook vital signs and conducted basic health care screenings for the homeless and underserved populations of Staunton, VA. Helped direct said population to various affordable and free clinics that would benefit them based on the results of the screen.
- Empowerment3 Aquatics Program - Oct 2018 Mar 2019
YMCA, Waynesboro VADesigned, organized and implemented a free children's Aquatics program at the YMCA in Waynesboro, VA. This program was focused on helping children with disabilities learn to swim and served as a weekly social event for children to connect with others.
- Student Physicals - Sept 2018 Oct 2018
William Perry Elementary School, Waynesboro VAHelped conduct annual student physicals for various age groups of elementary school students.
- American Academy of Physician Assistants - Jan 2018 Present
- Virginia Academy of Physician Assistants - Jan 2018 Present
- NCCPA Board Certified
- Licensed by Virginia Department of Health Professions - Board of Medicine
- DEA Licensed
- ACLS Certified
- BLS Certified
- MAT Certification Waive
- History and physical exams
- Lab and diagnostic interpretation
- Formulation of assessment and plan
- Ultrasound simulation training
- Ultrasound POCUS training in eFAST, DVT and IV placement
- Clinical procedures including but not limited to: Splinting, casting, venipuncture, IV placement, suturing, catheter placement, incision and drainage, injections, skin biopsies, intubation, lumbar puncture and myelography, chest tube, central and peripheral venous catheter placement, placement, percutaneous tube/line exchanges, percutaneous fluid collection and drainage.
- Soccer
- Hiking
- Computers
- Musician
