Kara Levandoski, MSPAS, PA-C
Wilkes-Barre
Summary
- Dedicated Cardiology Physician Assistant with expertise in inpatient care, outpatient clinic care, and cardiac periprocedural settings. Focused on delivering high-quality & compassionate patient care via evidence-based practice to enhance patient outcomes.
- Experienced Adjunct Professor of Cardiology skilled in providing education. Adept at utilizing peer-reviewed literature to inform practice while fostering a collaborative learning environment for students and patients alike.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Adjunct Professor of Cardiology
King's College Physician Assistant Program
Wilkes-Barre
01.2017 - Current
- Developed & delivered a comprehensive didactic course in clinical cardiology for the King’s College Physician Assistant Program (my alma mater) to educate students in the master's degree phase of the program.
- Designed & presented approximately 50 hours of PowerPoint based lecture instruction across multiple semesters to a class size of approximately 75 students per year, using & citing peer-reviewed literature and the most up to date evidence based medicine sources (primarily American College of Cardiology guidelines & publications).
- Authored a case-based learning resource book titled: "Case Studies in Cardiology" - taken from and inspired by my own real world patient cases & clinical experiences to supplement lectures and enhance applied clinical reasoning.
- Served as a clinical preceptor for 6 week student rotations in Cardiology on multiple occasions
Cardiology Physician Assistant
Geisinger
Wilkes-Barre
12.2010 - Current
- Maintained longevity & continuity in a cardiology PA role, fostering efficiency, consistency, loyalty, and high-quality care for a large and complex patient population.
- This role originated in the private practice setting (Wyoming Valley Heart Group with Dr. Mark Bernardi) & transitioned to an integrated health care system (Geisinger Wyoming Valley) following the private practice's acquisition by Geisinger in July 2013.
- Provide comprehensive cardiac patient care across inpatient, outpatient, and peri-procedural settings.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
King's College
Wilkes-Barre, PA08-2010
Skills
- Inpatient skills include performance of cardiology consultations, histories & physicals, daily inpatient rounds, medication & diagnostic orders, acute & emergent cardiac care, and discharge care/planning
- Outpatient clinic skills include independent evaluation & management of new and established patients in the office setting, selecting & interpreting appropriate diagnostic modalities, formulating & ordering treatment plans, and providing detailed patient education
- Extensive periprocedural skills caring for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization, transesophageal echocardiograms, cardioversions, and other related cardiac procedures
Certification
NCCPA Board Certification - 2010- present
Accomplishments
2022 Christina Appleman Award Recipient (Geisinger Health System)
Award given by Geisinger to the advanced practitioner who achieved the highest overall patient satisfaction scores in the Geisinger Health System.
Award given by Geisinger to the advanced practitioner who achieved the highest overall patient satisfaction scores in the Geisinger Health System.
Special Professional Projects
- Geisinger Cardiology Advanced Practitioner Educator, Geisinger Northeast (2025 - present) - Serving as the delegated educator for the cardiology department's advanced practice providers, overseeing the onboarding, training, and professional development of new hires. Responsibilities include: delivering didactic lecture & educational sessions; mentoring & coaching newly hired advanced practitioners to ensure competence, confidence, and integration into the team; proctoring & evaluating clinical performance & providing constructive feedback; and implementing training programs to maintain high standards of patient care and departmental consistency.
- Geisinger Garden Club - Co-founder of the 'unofficial' "Geisinger Garden Club" along with Dr. Eileen Rattigan and Larry Hilenski. We contributed to the planning, planting, and year round maintenance of a garden outside of the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Heart Hospital, creating a peaceful and restorative space for staff, patients, and visitors. Funded by donations from hospital staff, the space includes a memorial garden honoring our late pharmacist colleague, Sarah Knauer PharmD. It features medicinal flowers and plants which are pollinator friendly. The garden enhances the hospital grounds while promoting wellness, community connection, and environmental stewardship.
Timeline
Adjunct Professor of Cardiology
King's College Physician Assistant Program
01.2017 - Current
Cardiology Physician Assistant
Geisinger
12.2010 - Current
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
King's College