About René
René McCarty, P.A.-C.
4290 Kinsey, Ste 200
Tyler, TX 75703
Personal Statement
I believe in working with patients to improve and maintain a healthy life through a variety of methods including traditional and non-traditional medical practices. My passion in medicine is working with hormones to improve well-being and functioning. Developing relationships, getting to know and understand my patients over time is important to me.
Education
- University of Texas Health Science Center at Dallas, Physician Assistant Program, Bachelor of Science in Health Care Sciences and certification as a Physician Assistant. August 1986
- Cedar Valley Junior College, Dallas, Texas , Associate Degree, Veterinary Technology. June 1979
- Waxahachie Memorial Hospital, Waxahachie, Texas , Emergency Medical Technician Certification. October 1977
Professional Experience
- October 2005 - Present
LifeTime Health Center - Tyler. Founder and owner of a unique family practice clinic offering high quality, low cost medical care to area residents. - March 2005- January 2007
Blood and Cancer Center of East Texas -Tyler. Busy inpatient and outpatient oncology and hematology practice with duties in both areas. - January 2002 - March 2005
University of Texas Health Center - Tyler. Womens' Wellness Center. Duties include womens' health care, assisting in surgery and educational presentations.
Professional Organizatons
- Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants, 2003 - present
- AFPPA, Scholarship Committee Chair, 2003 - Present
- American Academy of Physician Assistants, 1984 - Present
- Texas Academy of Physician Assistants, 1984 - Present
- Center for Rural Health Initiatives, June 2000 - Present
- Outstanding Rural Scholar Committee, Governor appointed, June 1999 - present
Certifications
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants; October 1986
- Recertification biannually and board exams 1993, 1999, 2005, 2011
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Initial certification March 2000, then biannually.