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.
