Physician Assistants
Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery physician assistants provide essential inpatient and outpatient services to patients here at The Heart Center at Primary Children's.
PAs are health care professionals licensed to practice medicine under the supervision of our cardiologists and surgeons. Their responsibilities include conducting physical exams, assisting with the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac illnesses, assisting in surgery, ordering and interpreting medical tests, writing prescriptions and providing counseling to patients and their families.
The physician assistants greatly extend the capacity of our cardiologists and surgeons to provide patients and their families with the highest quality care available.
Charles S. King, PA-C, MPAS
Practice experience
Senior Physician Assistant, UUSOM-Cardiology Division (1986-2003);
Director of Clinical Affairs, Utah Physician Assistant Program (2003-2006);
Clinical physician assistant, The Heart Center (private practice) (2007);
Clinician and Program Coordinator, Utah Adult Congenital Heart Program;
UUSOM, IMC and Primary Children's Medical Center (2007 to present).
Clinical expertise
Charles has over twenty years of experience in all aspects of adult and adolescent cardiovascular care. He has extensive experience in the cardiac catheterization and cardiac electrophysiology lab at the University of Utah, has served as instructor in the Cardiac Fellowship Program, UUSOM and managed the creation and operation of several satellite outpatient cardiac clinics for the University. He has been instrumental in the development of Utah's Adult Congenital Heart Program, having been part of its inception and helping to bring it to its current status among leading programs in the country.
Research experience
Charles currently serves as data coordinator for the Utah Adult Congenital Heart Program Regional Database, containing clinical information from the three UACHP clinic sites. He assists UACHP Director, Dr. Yetman, in conducting clinical research of this and the national adult congenital population. He has served as study coordinator and research coordinator on several cardiac device trials and is co-author on several papers and abstracts and has authored two book chapters on PA practice.
Education
BS Health Services Administration, Weber State University, Salt Lake City;
PA-C, MPAS, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City
Marisa Monroe, PA-C, MPAS
Physician Assistant Experience
This is my first position as a Physician Assistant (PA). I am currently employed in pediatric electrophysiology and went back to school with the sole intention of working in this field upon completion of my PA program.
Clinical Expertise
Prior to entering PA school her in Utah, I worked at Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center in Seattle, WA as an EKG technician. Over five years, I was able to gain experience in many aspects of electrophysiology including ekgs, holters, event monitors, trans-telephonic device checks, exercise testing, and assisting in the catheterization laboratory.
Outside Interests
Soccer, basketball, softball
Education
B.S. General Science/B.A. Humanities, Seattle University;
MPAS, University of Utah
