Caitlin Lane Tuggle, PA-C

Ms. Tuggle was born and raised in Charleston, SC.  After completing college she joined the SSI team as a medical assistant to gain experience before completing her Master of Science at MUSC. She was excited to re- join the SSI team as a Physician Assistant to be able to work inter-professionally with a variety of providers in conservative care, surgery, and pain management to provide a well-rounded approach to patient care.

Ms. Tuggle attended Wofford College with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She earned a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the Medical University of South Carolina. She volunteered much of her time with numerous programs to include Smiles for Life and CARES. She was also an active junior doctors of health mentor. Lane enjoys traveling to new places , live music and being on the water. She currently resides in Mt. Pleasant, SC with her husband and 3 children.

2011-2013 Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC

2003-2007 Bachelor of Science, Biology

Wofford College, Spartanburg, SC

1999-2003 High School Diploma

Stratford High School, Goose Creek, SC

Family Medicine, Palmetto Primary Care, Goose Creek, SC September 2012 – October 2012
June 2013-July 2013
Preceptor: Diana Alford, PA-C

• Gained experience ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and imaging as well as formulating diagnosis and management plans for various chief complaints
• Performed in-office procedures such as cyst removal, I&Ds, PAP smears, and microscopy
• Educated patients on prevention and management of life-long illnesses

Pediatrics, Stono Pediatrics, James Island, SC October 2012-November 2012
Preceptor: Helen Bertrand, MD

• Conducted comprehensive and organized histories and performed organized and thorough physicals on well and ill children
• Administered routine immunizations and venipuncture

Women’s Health, Walterboro OB/GYN, Walterboro, SC November 2012 – December 2012
Preceptor: Trent Cannon, MD

• Performed several in-office procedures such as PAP smears, colposcopy, endometrial biopsy
• Assumed role of first-assist in cesarean deliveries and various gynecological surgeries
• Assisted in vaginal deliveries and post-delivery care to mother
• Documented prenatal health histories using EMR

Surgery, Coastal Vascular and Vein, Charleston, SC January 2013-February 2013
Preceptor: Thomas Appleby, MD

• First assist in numerous vascular and general surgery cases
• Performed several procedures including intubation, suture placement, and wound dressing

Mental Health, Institute of Psychiatry, Charleston, SC February 2013 – March 2013
Preceptor: Jessica Broadway, MD

• Increased my knowledge of diagnosis and medication regimens for various mental illnesses while working in a state-operated, outpatient and inpatient mental health facility

Internal Medicine, South Carolina Nephrology, Orangeburg, SC March 2013 – April 2013
Preceptor: Moustafa Moustafa, MD

• Completed thorough work-up, diagnosis, and management of patients
• Strengthened my prescriptive knowledge by managing complex medication regimens of patients

Emergency Medicine, The Regional Medical Center, Orangeburg, SC April 2013 – May 2013
Preceptor: Daniel Avosso, MD

• Performed several procedures including wound laceration repair, I&Ds, joint reductions, splinting, venipuncture, IV placement, and foley catheter insertion while increasing my ability to perform rapid focused histories and physical exams in the emergency setting

Orthopedics, Southeastern Spine Institute, Mt, Pleasant, SC July 2013 – August 2013
Preceptor: Justin Swain, PA-C

• Assisted in numerous cervical and lumbar fusion surgeries
• Performed trigger points in office
• Assisted in interpreting lumbar and cervical MRI scans, nerve conduction studies, CT scans