Thevia Brizeus-Franco, PA
Chicago
Sees all ages
Physician Assistant, an advanced practice degree for primary care providers who undergo extensive practical training and board certification, and are licensed to practice medicine including the full range of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Hi! My name is Thevia. I have been a PA since 2007 with most of my clinical experience in Hospital Medicine and Urgent Care. I enjoy meeting new people and being exposed to different cultures and thankful I chose a career that has enabled me to do that. I am very passionate about patient education and improving health literacy to ensure that my patients feel empowered and have the knowledge to make informed decisions and to also share in clinical decision making. Being aware of different cultural norms, customs and values brings a more humanistic approach to how I practice medicine. It has enabled me to better understand my patients, connect with them and effectively communicate with them. I find patients are more comfortable when they feel seen and heard by the medical community which leads to more compliance and healthier patient populations.
How I stay healthy and happy
I love spending time with my family, friends and doing pilates.
Education
St. John's University
Board certification
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Other languages spoken
Haitian Creole
Goes by
Thevia
Pronouns
She, her, hers