Bryan J. Michelow, MD., FACS

Bryan J. Michelow, MD., FACS

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

My Physician Assistant (PA) Elective experience with Dr. Bryan Michelow

The past six weeks spent with Dr. Michelow and his staff has been an absolute blessing.

I had the pleasure of meeting and assisting Dr. Michelow on my General Surgery rotation earlier in the year and had such a pleasant experience that I was elated to have the opportunity to do my elective with him in Plastic Surgery. Not only is he a fabulous surgeon and teacher, but he is a wonderful person.  He takes an interest in each and every person he comes in contact with and is never too busy to lend a helping hand.

I have learned so much throughout this elective rotation.  I was encouraged to think abstractly and apply my knowledge and skills while in the office and in the operating room.  I was given the chance to assist on the majority of the cases that were encountered during my time here including: skin grafting, skin cancer excisions, panniculectomy, blepharoplasty, breast augmentation, mastopexy, incision and drainage, breast reduction, and various hand surgeries.

In addition to assisting in surgery and seeing patients in the office, Dr. Michelow took me to a conference on Pediatric Emergency Medicine, and arranged for me to take a private suturing class.  I was also able to attend his monthly hand clinic and gain insight into the management of debilitating hand injuries.

I am so thankful to have had this opportunity and to have met such wonderful people.  The information and skills that I have learned here are invaluable.  I have no doubt that my experiences here have given me perspective and have solidified my interest in the extraordinary and challenging world of surgery.

Thank you Dr. Michelow, Cheryl, Roxanne, Andrea, and Jill for such a welcoming and rewarding experience!

Alexandra Messmer
Physician Assistant Student – University of Findlay