About Hannah Sandifer, Physician Assistant
Hannah Sandifer is a Physician Assistant (PA) in Houston, Texas. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin and her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. After graduation, she completed a fellowship in emergency medicine through Baylor College of Medicine at Ben Taub General Hospital. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and is licensed by the Texas Medical Board.
Education
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
Fellowship in Emergency Medicine
Graduated February 2016
The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Graduated August 2014
Cum GPA: 3.797
The University of Texas, Austin, TX Graduated May 2009
Bachelor of Arts, with honors, in Human Ecology | Minor in Spanish
Honors & Achievements: University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Dean’s List Scholar (Fall 2012 & Spring
2013); Edgar and Grace Gnitzinger Endowed Scholarship Recipient (2012); University of Texas Dean’s List Scholar
(2006-2009)
Experience
Ben Taub Emergency Department, Level 1 Trauma Center, Houston, Texas January 2015– Present
• Training and working alongside physicians in a Level 1 Trauma Center, continuing to develop my skills, knowledge and proficiency in Emergency Medicine and practicing medicine that reaches across specialties
• Managing low risk cardiac patients that present to the ER with chest pain in the CPU (chest pain unit); consists of serial enzymes and ECGs and working alongside the cardiologist to further risk stratify and formulate a short- and long-term plan for these patients
• Managing patients that are admitted to the Clinical Decision Unit (CDIJ) from the ER for disease processes that require a projected 12-24 hours of intervention such as IV antibiotics for cellulitis, serial nebs and steroids for COPD/asthma exacerbations, diuresis with I/Os for CHF, and blood transfusions for anemia.
Clinical Rotations
• Emergency Medicine, LBJAdult Hospital, Houston, TX
• General Surgery, Finesse Surgical Solutions, San Marcos, TX
• Orthopedic Surgery, Texas Orthopedics, Austin, TX
• Women’s Health, Dickinson OBGYN, Webster, TX
• Women’s Health, UTMB Regional Maternal Child Health Program, Dickinson, TX
• Family Medicine, Coastal Health & Wellness, Galveston, TX
• Internal Medicine, InPatient Consultants, Texas City, TX
• Geriatric Medicine, Bay Area House Calls, Texas City, TX
• Pediatric Medicine, Children’s Clinic, League City, TX
• Allergy and Asthma, Mainland Allergy Clinic, Dickinson, TX
• Gastroenterology, Digestive Health Associates, Rockwall, TX
• Psychiatry, Progressive Behavioral Health, Friendswood, TX