Lisa Orrick, PA-C, has practiced as a dermatology PA with Midwest Medical Specialists since 2004. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, Kansas Academy of Physician Assistants, and Kansas City Dermatological Society.
Outside of work, Lisa enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons as well as reading, sewing, gourmet cooking, watching reality TV shows, the Food Network and KU basketball.
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, Wichita State University, with Honors
- Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science, University of Kansas
Clinical Interests
- Performing comprehensive skin exams, diagnosing skin disorders, ordering/interpreting lab tests, counseling patients on preventive care, and surgical treatment of benign and cancerous lesions.
- Skilled in performing shave and punch biopsies, excisions and cryotherapy, under the supervision of both Dr. Frank Koranda and Dr. Colleen Reisz.
Licensing/Certification
- Board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
- Licensed to practice by the Kansas Board of Healing Arts
Office Locations
- Lisa sees patients at the Overland Park and Merriam locations.
NOTE: A physician assistant is a health care professional trained in an intensive education program. PAs are licensed by the state or credentialed by a federal employer to practice medicine with the supervision of a physician. As part of their comprehensive responsibilities, PAs perform physical exams, diagnose conditions and illnesses, develop and carry out treatment plans, order and interpret lab tests, suture, assist in surgery, provide patient education, counsel on preventive health care and can prescribe medications in virtually all states. Supervising physicians work closely with their PAs to determine which patients and conditions they want them to treat. Close consultation between the physician, PA and patient is utilized for unusual or hard-to-manage patients. To remain nationally certified, PAs must complete 100 hours of continuing medical education every 2 years and must pass a national recertification examination every 6 years.
