Jonathan Berry MD
Lafayette
Summary
Highly skilled and board-certified Family Medicine Physician with comprehensive experience in primary care and preventive medicine. Strengths include the ability to deliver patient-centered care, manage chronic diseases, conduct health screenings, promote wellness education, and utilize AI in daily clinical practice. Demonstrated impact in previous work by improving patient satisfaction through compassionate approach and effective communication skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Physician
Edwards Family Medicine
Jennings
07.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive physical examinations for diverse patient populations.
- Diagnosed and treated acute and chronic illnesses in patients of all ages.
- Established treatment plans based on patient history and clinical findings.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Educated patients on preventive health measures and lifestyle modifications.
- Managed electronic health records for accurate patient documentation and tracking.
- Performed minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing skin lesions.
- Leverage AI software for enhanced patient diagnosis, treatment, and chronic care monitoring
Resident physician
UMMC
Jackson
07.2021 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive patient care.
- Assisted in surgical procedures and managed post-operative care effectively.
- Supervised medical students and interns, offering essential guidance throughout clinical rotations.
- Participated in continuous learning by attending workshops and medical seminars regularly.
- Honored with an award for the highest academic excellence among my residency class.
Preliminary Intern
LSUHSC - Shreveport Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
07.2020 - 06.2021
- I work as a full-time junior resident in otolaryngology and share all the same duties and responsibilities as my colleagues in categorical positions
- I spend all twelve months of this year on-service and rotate between the general ENT and the head & neck cancer services.
Senior Recovery Coordinator
Baton Rouge Regional Eye Bank
Baton Rouge
05.2014 - 05.2020
- Performed the initial information gathering from the family members of potential organ/tissue donors and coordinated the setup and completion of organ and tissue donation procedures with the Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency (LOPA)
- Made the initial approach to the next of kin for consent and screened potential organ/tissue donors for eligibility
- Took multiple overnight call shifts(12hrs) each week and one weekend call shift (48hrs) a month
Tissue Recovery Technician
Baton Rouge Regional Eye Bank
Baton Rouge
09.2013 - 06.2016
- Surgically excised human corneal tissue for later use transplant by staff physicians
- Took multiple overnight call shifts(12hrs) each week and one weekend call shift (48hrs) a month
Education
Family Medicine Residency
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, MS06-2024
Doctor of Medicine, MD -
Louisiana State University School of Medicine
Shreveport, LA04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA05.2014
Skills
- Patient diagnosis and care management
- Surgical assistance and minor procedures
- Clinical supervision and leadership development
- Emergency response and infection control
- Interdisciplinary collaboration and teamwork
- Health education and promotion
- Medical record keeping and documentation
- Time management and organization
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Effective communication skills
- Comprehensive diagnosis and assessment
- Pediatric, geriatric, and women's health care
- Substance abuse screening and mental health assessment
Service Leadership
- Program Evaluation Committee - Member, 05/01/22, Conduct Annual Program Evaluations and utilize results of the evaluation to guide the process of ongoing resident program improvement.
- LSUSOM - IDEAS Day Volunteer, 02/01/19, Taught middle school students the basic science behind electroneurophysiology via a live presentation with living organisms.
Professional Societies
- American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), 07/01/21, Present
- American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 04/01/19, 06/30/21
- American Medical Association, Member, 07/01/16, Present
Awards
- Nathan Bernstein Scholarship Award for Academic Excellence, 08/01/17, 05/31/18, Awarded for academic excellence during my MSI year
- Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS), 08/01/10, 05/31/14, Awarded for academic excellence during high school and college
Publications
- Ortner's Syndrome: Review of literature and report on four patients with hoarseness., Clinics in Surgery, 08/10/20
- Primary facial nerve paraganglioma: case report and review of the literature., BMJ Case Reports, 12/09/20
Presentations
Inhibition of Fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) abrogates UltraViolet-B (UVB)-induced skin carcinogenesis., AHNS 10th International Conference on Head and Neck Cancer, Chicago, IL, 07/01/21
Research
- LSUHSC-Shreveport Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Student researcher, 06/01/20, 06/30/20, Performing a comprehensive literature review of nasal septal repair techniques and their outcomes.
- LSUHSC-Shreveport Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Student researcher, 01/01/19, 07/31/19, Performed six months of basic science research utilizing live animal specimens.
Certification
- Board certified in Family Medicine
Affiliations
- Cooking
- Gardening
- Hiking
- Travel
- Video gaming
- Fishing
- Woodworking
- College football
Accomplishments
- Outstanding academic performance - awarded to the resident who had achieved the highest overall board and certification scores throughout Family Medicine residency and exhibiting academic excellence
- Graduated in the top 25% of my medical school class
Timeline
Family Physician
Edwards Family Medicine
07.2024 - Current
Resident physician
UMMC
07.2021 - 06.2024
Preliminary Intern
LSUHSC - Shreveport Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
07.2020 - 06.2021
Senior Recovery Coordinator
Baton Rouge Regional Eye Bank
05.2014 - 05.2020
Tissue Recovery Technician
Baton Rouge Regional Eye Bank
09.2013 - 06.2016
Family Medicine Residency
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Doctor of Medicine, MD -
Louisiana State University School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Louisiana State University