Courtney Lopata, PA-COrthopedic Team
Courtney grew up near Frederick, Maryland. She earned her undergraduate degree at Towson University and received her Master of Physician Assistant Studies at Mary Baldwin University. As a lifelong athlete, and former collegiate athlete, Courtney always has an appreciation for movement, function and the way our bodies allow us to participate in activities that bring us joy. It’s an honor to help patients return to their normal lifestyle through various treatment options. Courtney’s patients see her as kind and attentive.
After Physician Assistant school Courtney worked in Urgent Care for several years. That position gave her exposure to many different medical conditions, and throughout her experience, her love for treating orthopaedics grew. After relocating from the Midwest, she knew she wanted to pursue an orthopaedic subspeciality position.
Courtney was drawn to SMOC because of the welcoming and warm environment. Providers and medical staff are held to high standards and place patient care as their top priority. SMOC feels like a family and makes coming to work something to look forward to everyday. Courtney enjoys being active with her husband, Andrew, who is also a physician assistant with SMOC. She has 2 cats, Hopper and Goose. Her hobbies include going to the gym, hiking, traveling, and reading. She also loves exploring new coffee shops and restaurants. Courtney’s favorite place to visit in the U.S. is Santa Fe, NM.
Xpress Wellness Urgent Care | PA-C - Hutchinson, KS | 10/2020-1/2024
- Sole provider in a rurally qualified urgent care facility responsible for conducting acute care services to a diverse patient population including pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Triage high acuity patients to a higher level of care.
- Perform health maintenance care through vaccinations, pre-employment, DOT, and sports physicals.
- Communicate and collaborate with outside specialist for management of acute conditions, referrals, and required follow up.
- Increased statewide outreach during COVID-19 pandemic via telemedicine. Efficiently chart on high patient volumes.
- Act in leadership role with a team of nurses and on call supervising physician to ensure high quality care to all patients.
- Areas of focus: Acute care, telemedicine, occupational medicine, department of transportation medical services, worker’s compensation, veteran affairs
- Point of care testing, laboratory interpretation, radiology interpretation, treatment of orthopedic injuries, suturing, incision and drainage, foreign body removal, telemedicine.
- Efficient in Experity EMR, Braid Radiology Services, and eScreen123
- Proficient in documentation and chart completion
- Comfortable practicing independently, responsible for overall clinic flow, responsible for managing staff on shift, collaborate with administration (area manager, supervising physician, CMO), solely responsible for patient triage
Mary Baldwin University | Master of Science - Physician Assistant - Fishersville VA | 1/1/18-5/20/20
- Relevant Training: Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, General Surgery, Behavioral Health
Towson University | Bachelor of Science - Biology - Towson MD | 8/2013-5/2017
- Athletic Scholarship to participate in NCAA Track & Field
- Relevant Coursework: Anatomy & Physiology, Advanced Physiology, Genetics, Microbiology, Immunology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Human Development, Abnormal Psychology
