Leanne Chapa, MPAS, PA-C
PA Fellowship Clerkship Director, TMC Surgical Hospitalist APPs
Surgical Hospitalist
Physician Assistant-Certified
Languages: English, Mandarin Chinese
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Get to know Leanne Chapa, MPAS, PA-C
Personal Statement
Leanne Chapa, MPAS, PA-C is a physician assistant with the TMC Surgical Hospitalist team. She and her fellow team members provide care for various, high-volume surgical services including Pediatric General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Otolaryngology and Urology. In addition, she is an American Board of Wound Management certified wound specialist (CWS) treating admitted patients with advanced and complex wounds. In addition to her clinical duties, she serves as the clerkship director for the TMC Surgical Hospitalist rotation for the TCH Physician Assistant Surgical Fellowship program, helping to educate the next generation of physician assistant providers.
Leanne is a Certified Wound Specialist with the American Board of Wound Management.
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston | Masters | Master in Physician Assistant Studies | 2011 |
| University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston | Bachelors | Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care | 2008 |
| University of Texas at Austin | Bachelors | Bachelor of Science in Psychology | 2006 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Physician Assistants | Member |
| Texas Academy of Physician Assistants | Member |
| Texas Gulf Coast Physician Assistant Association | Member |
| Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery | Member |
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