JOHN O. GROOMS, PA-C

Educational Background

1991-1992 PA Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery, David Grant USAf
Medical Center, Travis AFB, California
1985-1987 Physician Assistant Program, Wichita State University,
Wichita, Kansas
1987 Bachelor of Health Science, Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas
1983 Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Technology, Community College of the Air Force

Employment/Experience

October 2005 - Present

Citrus Orthopaedic and Joint Institute
Physician Assistant

April 1997 - October 2005

West Coast Orthopaedics
Senior Physician Assistant

May 1996 - March 1997

Staff Physician Assistant
Orthopaedic Institute of Illinois
Peoria, Illinois

April 1992 - March 1996

Officer in Charge/Orthopaedic Surgery Services
Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery

Coordinator for the Air Force Orthopaedic Physician Assistant
Residency Malcolm Grow Medical Center, Andrews AFB, Washington D.C.

Instructor in Surgery, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

April 1991 - 1992

PA Resident in Orthopaedic Surgery
Travis AFB, California

April 1988 - 1991

Staff Physician Assistant
Dept. of Family Practice

Medical Readiness Instructor Cadre
Pope AFB, North Carolina

December 1984 - 1988

Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge
Emergency Services Department
McConnell AFB, Kansas

May 1982 - 1984

Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge
Primary Care Clinic and Nursing Services
Vance AFB, Oklahoma

May 1981 - 1982

Independent Duty Medical Technician
Taegu Medical Facility
Taegu Air Base, Republic of Korea

March 1973 - 1981

Medical Service Specialist (Medic)
Orthopaedic Surgical Unit
Various Air Force Bases
USA and Overseas

Certifications/Licensure

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

Illinois Physician Assistant License

Florida Physician Assistant License

Professional Affiliations/Memberships

Fellow, American Academy of Physician Assistants

Fellow, Society of Air Force Physician Assistants

Fellow, Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery