Debra A. O’Reilly MS, PA-C
Physician Assistant • Senior Instructor
12631 East 17th Ave, B185  Aurora, CO 80045  (303) 724-2188  [email protected]
CURRENT POSITION
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus School of Medicine – Aurora, CO
July 2012 – Present
Department of Neurology - Neuromuscular Division
Physician Assistant Senior Instructor
 Manage care for established patients with neuromuscular disease (ALS, muscular dystrophy,
genetic/acquired neuropathy, myasthenia gravis)
 Develop and coordinate clinical rotations in the Department of Neurology for Advanced Practice
Provider Students (PA/NP)
EDUCATION
Certified Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant Program
University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center
2003 – 2006
Master of Science Degree
Graduate School
University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center
2003 – 2006
Bachelor of Arts Degree
School of Arts and Sciences, Department of Kinesiology
University of Colorado at Boulder
1999 – 2003
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS
Physician Assistant License
State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies
2006 – Present
Certified Physician Assistant
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
2006, Recertified 2011
DEA Registration
Drug Enforcement Administration Office of Diversion Control
May 2012 – Present
PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS & AFFILIATIONS
APP Student Clinical Coordinator
Develop clinical rotation schedules within the Department of Neurology for APP (PA/NP) students
2016 – Present
Precept or Nurse Practitioner Students
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus College of Nursing
2016 – Present
Neurology Department Advance Practice Provider Committee
Member
2015 – Present
Muscular Dystrophy Association
Coordinate care, services, and equipment needs for patients with neuromuscular disease
2012 – Present
Preceptor to Physician Assistant Students
University of Colorado at Denver Physician Assistant Program
2006 – Present
American Academy of Physician Assistants
Fellow member
2006 – Present
Colorado Academy of Physician Assistants
Member
2003 – 2012, 2017
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Screening and Management of Depression in Neuromuscular Patients
Ringel S, O ’ Reilly D , Liewluck T, Fleming J, Enduri S, Palmer L, Quan D.
Implementation and data collection
2012 – Present
2014 – 2015
Evaluation of Muscle Pain in Patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Ringel S, Lozowska D, Quan D, Liewluck T, O’ Reilly D .
Data collection
Documentation of Advanced Directives in Patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Ringel S, Fleming J, O’Reilly D, Quan D, Fridman V.
Co-developer and data collection
2015 – Present
PRESENTATIONS
Detecting and treating depression in progressing neurological disorders.
August 2013
Presented at Department of Neurology Grand Rounds, University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, Anschutz
Medical Campus, Aurora, CO. Ringel S, O ’ Reilly D , Quan D, Ney D, Fleming J, Leppert M, Schneck S.
What’s new in genetic neuropathy?
September 2013
Presented at Department of Neurology Grand Rounds, University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, Anschutz
Medical Campus, Aurora, CO. Quan D, Ringel S, O’ Reilly D, Enduri S, Manago M.
CLINICAL TRIALS
Sub-Investigator (Site PI: Steven Ringel, MD)
“Use of 3,4 Diaminopyridine in the treatment of Lambert-Eaton Syndrome”
Blinded Evaluator (Site PI: Dianna Quan, MD)
“A Phase II Trial of Rituximab in Myasthenia Gravis”
2012 – Present
2015 – Present
Sub-Investigator (Site PI: Dianna Quan, MD)
2015 -- Present
“A Phase 3, Multi‐National, Double‐Blind, Randomized, Placebo‐Controlled, Stratified, Parallel Group, Study to Evaluate the
safety, tolerability and Efficacy of Tirasemtiv in patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Burrows Internal Medicine, P.C. – Lone Tree, CO
Certified Physician Assistant
PREVIOUS CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Clinical Rotations
Physician Assistant Internship Year
 Internal Medicine
 Internal Medicine
 Family Medicine
 General Pediatrics
 Inpatient Pediatrics
 Neonatology
 Urgent Care
 Urgent Care
 Obstetrics/Gynecology
 Dermatology
 Endocrinology
August 2006 – June 2012
2005 – 2006
Boulder Internal Medicine P.C.
Burrows Internal Medicine, P.C.
Salud Family Health Center
Kaiser Permanente
The Children’s Hospital
University of Colorado Hospital
Denver Health Pediatric Urgent Care
Kaiser Permanente
OB/GYN Private Practice
University of Colorado Hospital
Creekside Endocrinology
Boulder, CO
Lone Tree, CO
Longmont, CO
Westminster, CO
Denver, CO
Denver, CO
Denver, CO
Denver, CO
Englewood, CO
Denver, CO
Cherry Creek, CO
Clinical Rotations
Physician Assistant Student
 Family Practice
 Family Practice
 General Pediatrics
 General Pediatrics
 Geriatrics
 Pediatric ENT
 Occupational Medicine
 Neonatology
2003 – 2006
Dr. Howard Wolf’s Family Practice
Gregory, Weingart, & Barnhart F.P.
Indian Crest Pediatrics
Kaiser Permanente
CMD Professional Provider Network
The Children’s Hospital
Denver Health Occupational Health
University of Colorado Hospital
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Boulder Internal Medicine, P.C. – Boulder, CO
Medical Assistant
Boulder Community Hospital – Boulder, CO
Certified Nurse Aide
Lafayette, CO
Thornton, CO
Westminster, CO
Westminster, CO
Denver, CO
Denver, CO
Denver, CO
Denver, CO
July 2002 – December 2004
August 2000 – July 2002