Valerie Cooper PA-C, MPAS
Professional Experience
- Physician Assistant
Dermatology Arts
1414 116th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
September 2022 - 2024
- Physician Assistant
Miller Family Dermatology
450 NW Gilman Blvd #301 A
Issaquah, WA 98027
October 2015- August 2022
- Adjunct Instructor, Western Medicine
Seattle Institute of Oriental Medicine
444 NE Ravenna Blvd #101
Seattle, WA 98115
July 2013- August 2015
- Physician Assistant
Dermatology Associates
1730 Minor Avenue, Suite 1000
Seattle, WA 98101
August 2009- March 2013
- Physician Assistant, Department of Dermatology
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
September 2006- July 2009
Cumulative Dermatology Experience
- Manage independent outpatient clinics under supervising physician guidance
- Clinical Duties:
- Perform comprehensive histories and exams, develop treatment plans, perform medical procedures including biopsies and cosmetic destruction, interpret lab and imaging studies, educate new and established patients, perform laser procedures, perform cosmetic injections for facial rejuvenation
- Regular clinical procedures include:
- shave and punch biopsies, ED& C, cryotherapy, injections, electrodessication, curettage, wart treatments, acne surgery, I&D procedures, kenalog injections
- Cosmetic procedures
- Botox, Xeomin, Sciton BBL and HALO lasers, Allergan mid-face and lip cosmetic fillers, Kybella, Gemini vascular laser, Lumenis diode laser, Laser hair removal, Isolaz, Exilis, Blu U light therapy
- Sub-Investigator clinical trials, Dermatology Associates
- Nurse Practitioner Student Preceptor, Mayo Clinic
- Member: Dermatology Quality and Safety Committee, Physician Assistant interview panel, Mayo Clinic
- Physician Assistant, Department of Urology
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
April 2004- September 2006
- Directed clinical duties for male and female incontinence, prolapse, voiding dysfunction, neurogenic bladder
- Assisted supervising physicians with clinic, including new patient evaluations, long-term follow up, listing for surgery, post-operative checks, phone calls and test results; performed uroflow studies, incontinence physical assessments, interpreted urodynamic studies, pelvic exams for prolapse, prostate exams
Education
- Master of Physician Assistant Studies
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
2001-2003
Clinical Clerkships:
Family Practice Rural Rotation: 12 weeks
Dermatology: 4 Weeks
Internal Medicine: 6 weeks
Endocrinology: 4 weeks
Emergency Medicine: 4 weeks
Pediatrics: 4 weeks
General Surgery: 4 weeks
Psychiatry: 4 weeks
Geriatrics: 4 weeks
OB/Gynecology: 4 weeks
Cardiology: 4 weeks
Orthopedic Surgery: 2 weeks
Medical Spanish/ International Medicine: 4 weeks
- Bachelor of Science, Biology
Magna Cum Laude
Bethel University, St. Paul, MN
1997-2001
Certifications
- Board Certified Physician Assistant, National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), Certification current.
- Licensed Physician Assistant, Washington Board of Medical Practice, Registration current
Memberships
- Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, current
Awards
- Nebraska Association of Physician Assistants: Outstanding Physician Assistant Student Scholarship Award, 2003
Research and Scholarly Activity
- “Dermatologic Dilemmas” Podium Presentation
Internal Medicine Review for Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants
Rochester, MN, 2007
- “Voiding Dysfunction and Female Urology” Podium Presentation
Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants Fall Symposium
Duluth, MN, 2006
- “The Women’s Urologic Health Care Clinic, A Review of Voiding Dysfunction.” Poster
Internal Medicine Review for Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants
Rochester, MN, 2005
- “What Role do Continuous Cycle Oral Contraceptives Play in Women’s Health?”
Research Article and Poster Presentation
University of Nebraska Medical Center Allied Health Research Symposium
Omaha, NE, 2003
