Michael Baldwin, DMSc, PA-C, CAQ
Physician Assistant
10518 Gabacho Dr San Diego CA, 92124About
Michael Baldwin is a physician assistant practicing in San Diego, CA. Michael specializes in preventing and treating human illness and injury by providing a broad range of care under the supervision of a physician. A physician assistant's work can include physical exams, ordering and interpreting tests, performing procedures and prescribing medication. Often times, they can assist in surgery but the scope of practice can vary according to jurisdiction or health care setting.
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Professional Society Memberships
- CAPA, PAOS, AOS
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- website: https://providers.ucsd.edu/details/1013016096/orthopedics*Dr. Baldwin is both an orthopedic clinician and and educator. In his clinical practice he sees many different orthopedic conditions; fracture care, spine care, sports injury, degenerative joint disease, foot and ankle conditions, and trauma. He also assists with orthopedic surgeries involving trauma, foot and ankle conditions, and total knee replacements. Dr. Baldwin is also the supervisor for the Department of Orthopedics Advanced Practice Providers (APP) and a preceptor for the PA program. He is a clinical instructor of musculoskeletal medicine at the UCSD PA program as well. His decades of experience as a physician assistant and multiple degrees as well as the compassionate way he treats each of his patients and their families make him an ideal educator for upcoming advanced practice providers.
What do you attribute your success to?
- \"A desire to really push myself but at the same time, being able to help people while doing so. I don\'t know what my limits are, so exploring opportunities allows me to be a better provider by being the most educated and best version of myself. It also gives me the opportunity to really give back to the next generation of providers.\"
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