C. HAMILTON BOONE, PA
 301 Hibiscus Boulevard 
Melbourne, Florida 32901 
321-409-8941
Boone@PAservices.net


 
U.S.Marine Corps, 1967-68 Honorable Discharge 

 


Extensive background as a physician assistant in a wide variety of settings. Concentration in multi-discipline surgical fields, with emphasis in neurosurgery, general orthopedic, spine, ob/gyn and endoscopic surgery.  Flexible in working with a variety of surgeons and staff. 

Certification: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Certified 1981-December 31, 2007

License: Florida Medical Board, 1998- present 

EDUCATION 
         · MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA: Augusta, GA 
          Bachelor of Science/Physician Assistant – 1980, Honors Recepient 

          · GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY: Atlanta, GA 
          Bachelor of Science/Biology & Chemistry - 1980 

          · KENNESAW JUNIOR COLLEGE:  Kennesaw, GA
          Associate of Science - 1974 

SELECTED EXPERIENCE:

· PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SERVICES: Melbourne, FI              1999-present  

Surgical Physician Assistant/Founder and CEO 
Provide surgical Physician Assistants to surgeons in most specialties.
Orthopedics. Emphasis in total joint replacement. Spine surgery ranging from simple laminectomies to complex instrumentation, cage placement. and stealth technology. 
· SOUTHEASTERN CLINICAL SERVICES: Orlando, FI           1998-1999  
Surgical Physician Assistant 
First Assistant for all specialties, with concentration in general surgery, general OB/Gyn and general orthopedics. Emphasis in total joint replacement. Spine surgery ranging from simple laminectomies to complex instrumentation, cage placement. and stealth technology. 
· PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, INC.: Atlanta, GA                           1992- 1998  
President/Founder/Surgical Physician Assistant 
Surgical Physician Assistant in most specialties, with concentration in general surgery, spine surgery, general orthopedics, and endoscopic procedures. Provided pre and post op rounding services as well as H&Ps, on a contract basis. 
Wm. A. Reid, M.D., John Daly, M.D. 
· SURGICAL ASSISTANTS, INC.: Atlanta, GA                             1989- 1998  
President/Founder/Surgical Physician Assistant 
Established a lease service in 1989, providing nurses and technicians to area hospitals and outpatient clinics. Negotiated contracts. Managed hiring, placement, and program administration. 
· NORTH FULTON EAR, NOSE, & THROAT: Atlanta, GA        1987-1988  
Physician Assistant Responsible for diagnosis and treatment of office and hospital based patients in conjunction with supervising surgeon in this four-physician group. First assisted in the O.R. Took call, triaged E.R. patients. Ramie Tritt,MD 
· GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Atlanta, GA                          1984- 1987  
Physician Assistant/Instructor/Surgical Emergency Clinic 
Maintained a high volume patient load with triage responsibilities. 
Instructed second-year PA students in emergency medicine. 
Richard Wigle, M.D. 
· EMORY CLINIC, EMORY UNIVERSITY: Atlanta, GA             1983- 1984  
Physician Assistant/Department of Surgery/Division of Cardiac Surgery First assistant duties included harvesting and preparing vein grafts for open-heart surgery. Pre and post op responsibilities: admission protocol with appropriate diagnostic and lab tests: Follow-up and coordination of treatment as needed. 
Charles Hatcher, M.D. 
· DUKE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER: Durham, NC           1982- 1983  
Physician Assistant/Department of Medicine/Division of Cardiology Staff PA for the General Medicine Private Clinic, with duties that included admissions, testing, and interpretation with physician. Instructed second-year PA students during their general medicine rotation. 
Barbara Newborg, M.D. 
· DUKE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER: Durham, NC           1980- 1982  
Physician Assistant/Department of Surgery/Division of General- Thoracic Surgery Responsible for admission and testing of patients in the General/Thoracic Private Clinic. Daily rounding responsibilities; every third weekend in house call, as well as first or second assistant in O.R. 
Instructor to second year-PA students during their surgery. 
David Sabiston, M.D., Scott Jones, M.D. 
AFFILIATIONS  
· American Academy of Physician Assistants, 1978- present 
· Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants, 2002-present 
· Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants, Surgical Liaison 2002-present
· Florida Association of Physician Assistants, 1998- present, S.E. Area Representative, 2002-present 
· Georgia Association of Physician Assistants, 1984-1999,
· Georgia Association of Physician Assistants, Reimbursement Chair 1995–1996,
· Georgia Association of Physician Assistants, Delegate
· Georgia Association of Physician Assistants, Distinguished Service Award 1995, 
· Medicare Task Force by Special Appointment of U.S. Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich 
· North Carolina Association of Physician Assistants, 1980-1984, Delegate 1982 
· NCCPA, 1981- December 31,2007 
Bachelor of Science/Physician Assistant – 1980, Honors Recepient
Physician Assistant/Department of Surgery/Division of General- Thoracic Surgery and Department of Medicine/Division of Cardiology
Bachelor of Science/Biology & Chemistry - 1980
Florida Association of Physician Assistants, 1998- present, S.E. Area Representative, 2002-present
Georgia Association of Physician Assistants, Distinguished Service Award, Delegate, Reimbursement Chair
Medicare Task Force by Special Appointment of U.S. Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich
North Carolina Association of Physician Assistants, 1980-1984,Delegate 1982
Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants, Surgical Liaison 2002-present
American Academy of Physician Assistants, 1978- present