Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Allied Health, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
- Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, Western University
- Orthopaedic Residency for Physician Assistants, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Certification:
- Board Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C), California
- California Academy of Physician Assistants and American Academy of Physician Assistants.
Mr. Duenes has worked at OSS for more than ten years. He is responsive to patient’s concerns and care in the office and in the operating room, so patients have a positive outcome. At the start of his health career, Mr. Duenes completed a competitive Physician Assistant elective orthopaedic residency program so that he could learn sound clinical skills in a medical office, emergency room and operating room. He reflects, “The residency not only gave me a good understanding of the profession but prepared me … It was the best decision I ever made.”
His advice to patients before and after surgery is this: “For your recovery, set short term and longer term goals to track your progress. Be engaged – do the instructed exercises and use the techniques we give you to manage the short-term pain.” His favorite hobby is to be active. He starts every workday at the gym (5 am).
This provider sees patients in Burbank (Main Office, Pacfic Ave & Hollywood Way).
