Ellery Laird, PA-C
Advancing respiratory and immune health through evidence-based, integrative medicine.
Passionate physician associate with expertise in pulmonology, allergy, asthma, immunology and clinical research. A dedicated and empathetic communicator, I prioritize both the physical and emotional well-being of my patients.
Education
Grand Valley State University
2016 – 2018
Hope College
2012 – 2016
Activities and Societies: Pre-PA Club Co-President (2012-2016), Mortar Board, Psi Chi.
Awarded with Presidential Scholarship, Dean’s List 2012-2016, Stringer Psychology Award.
Off campus semester in Philadelphia was completed in the fall of 2015. The semester included 30 hours of internship per week in addition to two college courses.
Holland Christian High School
Activities and Societies: Student Council Class President (2008-2011), Student Council Executive President (2012)
Salutatorian of Class of 2012
Licenses & Certifications
State of Pennsylvania Licensed Physician Assistant
Issued Mar 2024
State of New York Licensed Physician Assistant
Issued Feb 2024
State of Virginia Physician Assistant License
Issued Jan 2024
State of Oklahoma Licensed Physician Assistant
Issued Nov 2022
State of Texas Physician Assistant License
Issued Nov 2022
State of Michigan Licensed Physician Assistant
Issued Jun 2020
State of California Physician Assistant License
Issued Feb 2019
NCCPA Certified Physician Assistant
Issued Dec 2018
State of Tennessee Physician Associate
Issued Apr 2025 Expires Nov 2027
Experience
Lead Physician Associate
Mar 2022 – Present 3 years 7 months
San Francisco, California, United States
Lead Physician Associate for a multi-specialty virtual healthcare clinic, offering services such as sublingual allergen immunotherapy, annual wellness visits, acute & chronic care management, remote patient monitoring, and home sleep apnea testing (HSAT)
Clinical Research Sub-Investigator Subcontractor
Jun 2022 – Jun 2023 1 year 1 month
Supported the decentralized clinical research trial process by assisting with study preparation, ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and facilitating team communication and project coordination
Physician Associate & Sub-Investigator
Nov 2021 – Mar 2022 5 months
Palm Springs, CA / San Diego, CA
Ensured protocol fidelity, accurate documentation, and patient safety in accordance with regulatory guidelines for multiple research trials, in coordination with our primary investigator. Managed diagnostics and treatment planning, interpreted labs, pulmonary function tests, and imaging.
*Respire Clinic merged with Side Health March 2022*
Allergy, Asthma, Immunology Physician Associate
Nov 2020 – Oct 2021 1 year
Southfield, Michigan, United States
Managed care for pediatric and adult patients with complex allergic, autoimmune, and immune-related
conditions, providing in-office allergy testing and spirometry
Primary Care Physician Associate
Feb 2019 – Jul 2020 1 year 6 months
El Cajon, CA
Primary care provider in a fast-paced and diverse non-profit Federally Qualified Health Clinic (FQHC), providing care for 20-25 patients per day.
Patient Care Assistant
Feb 2014 – Aug 2017 3 years 7 months
Emergency Department
Performed EKGs, CPR, wound care, splinting, vitals and assisted with urgent procedures. Distinguished as an ED Champion by learning and implementing 5S/6S methods to more efficiently stock and control the use and flow of materials in department