Mary Munyer
About Mary Munyer
Mary Munyer is a Cardiothorac Surgery Physician Assistant at Scripps Health in San Diego, specializing in endoscopic vein harvesting and cardiothoracic surgeries.
Current Role at Scripps Health
Mary Munyer is currently serving as a Cardiothorac Surgery Physician Assistant at Scripps Health in San Diego, California. In her role, she is involved in endoscopic vein harvesting and acts as a primary assistant in cardiothoracic surgeries. Her responsibilities include managing patients in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CICU) and on the regular floor, as well as taking on-call duties as part of the surgical team.
Previous Experience at Providence Health & Services
Before joining Scripps Health, Mary Munyer worked at Providence Health & Services in Portland, Oregon, as a Cardiac Surgery Physician Assistant. From 2019 to 2022, she played a crucial role in managing patients during their peri-operative period in a dynamic operating room environment. Her responsibilities extended to assisting in cardiac surgeries and being an active member of the surgical team.
Earlier Roles at Mercy Hospital & Medical Center and Texas Children's Hospital
Mary Munyer's earlier professional experience includes working as a Surgical Oncology Physician Assistant at Mercy Hospital & Medical Center in Baltimore from 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, she served as a Surgical Physician Assistant at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston for one year, from 2016 to 2017. These roles provided her with extensive experience in surgical procedures and patient management during the peri-operative period.
Educational Background at Duquesne University
Mary Munyer earned her Master’s of Physician Assistant Studies from Duquesne University, where she studied from 2010 to 2015. The comprehensive program equipped her with the necessary skills and knowledge required for her role as a Physician Assistant. Her education at Duquesne University laid the foundation for her specialized expertise in cardiothoracic and surgical oncology fields.
Internship Experience at Accretive Health
In 2011, Mary Munyer gained early professional experience working as an Intern at Accretive Health in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area for a period of three months. This role provided her with initial exposure to the healthcare industry, complementing her academic studies and contributing to her overall career development.