Meet Chelsea Carruthers
Chelsea Carruthers was born and raised in upstate New York. For her undergraduate degree, she attended the University of Vermont where she earned her bachelor’s degree in biology. She then moved to sunny south Florida, where she attended Nova Southeastern University to obtain her master’s degree in physician assistant studies. She remained in Florida and began working in neurosurgery at Cleveland Clinic- Weston. She worked in the inpatient, outpatient, and surgical settings — where she grew to love the specialty and patient care. Chelsea loves being a PA as she is able to connect with patients and provide compassionate care during their times of need. She has a love for outdoor activities, including hiking, running, and snowboarding, which made her decision to move to Colorado an easy one.
Education
Bachelors of Arts, Biology – University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
Master in Medical Science – Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Research
Chief Research Associate – Acute Coagulopathy and Inflammation in Trauma – Fletcher Allen Hospital Emergency Department
Community Service
Medical Mission Trip – Global Medical Training, Lima, Peru
Professional Associations
Member – Florida Academy of Physician Assistants
Member, American Academy of Physician Assistants
Leadership Experience
Member of physician assistant student government
Mission trip organization committee
Chief research assistant – trauma project
Clinical Rotation Experience
Cardiothoracic Surgery – Dr. Richard Brezing
Orthopedic Surgery – Cleveland Clinic Florida
Emergency Medicine – Jackson North Health System
Family Medicine – Dr. Jason Zannis
Internal Medicine – Dr. Barbara Martin
General Surgery – Dr. Aeyal Oren
Pediatrics – Dr. Jacob Seligsohn, Pediatric Associates
Obstetrics & Gynecology – Kathy Fair & Christine Hackshaw
Psychiatry – Compass Health Systems
Neonatology – Plantation General Hospital
Team
Specializing in complex spine deformities, with expertise in minimally invasive spine surgery.
