Darin Eklund, P.A.-C

Darin Eklund, P.A.-C. has been with Webster City Medical Clinic since 1998. Born and raised in North Pole, Alaska. He completed his bachelor’s Degree in Exercise and Sports Science from Oregon State University in 1995 and obtained certification in Athletic Training that same year. In 1998 he graduated from the University of Iowa with his Master Degree in Physician Assistant Studies, and since then has been living and working here in Webster City with his wife and family. He has played an active role in the teaching of medical students from Des Moines University and has served as clinical preceptor for University Of Iowa Physician Assistant students. Darin has a strong background in all aspects of primary care medicine, but takes special interest in Orthopedics as well as sports and work related injuries.

Education:

1996-98 University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA
MPAS (Master of Physician Assistant Studies).
Master’s Presentation: “Sudden Cardiac Death in Athletes.”

1992-96 Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

1995 BS in Exercise and Sport Science, Summa Cum Laude.

1990-92 University of Alaska – Fairbanks, Fairbanks, AK

Clinical Experience:

1998 – Present: Physician Assistant – Webster City Medical Clinic
Webster City, IA – Independently providing patient care in all aspects of family and internal medicine in clinic, emergency room, and hospital inpatient settings. Administer Stress Testing and Breath Methane testing as well as assist in coordination and care with Intense Pulsed Light cosmetic treatments. Frequent host of weekly call-in medical show on local radio (“Dr. Dialogue”).

1997-98 Clinical Rotations: University of Iowa PA program.

1994 Athletic Training Intern – Sports medicine Fairbanks (Fairbanks, AK). Involved in all aspects of patient rehabilitation, including: application of therapeutic modalities, coordination of exercise and stretching programs, isokinetic strength testing.

1993-95 Student Athletic Trainer – Oregon State University (Corvallis, OR). Involved in all aspects of medical care of athletes, including emergency care at practices and events; prevention, evaluation, and rehabilitation of injuries; coordination of medical care for team while traveling; lectured and peer tutored for Directed Observers in the Athletic Training education program.

1992-93 Assistant Athletic Trainer – Alaska Goldpanners (Fairbanks, AK). Summer position involving evaluation, rehabilitation and referral of injuries or illness, and coordination of medical care while traveling.
 
1990-92 Student Athletic Trainer – University of Alaska – Fairbanks (Fairbanks, AK). Developed a chart review system to increase staff communication and improve continuity of care. Participated in all aspects of medical care of athletes.

Certifications:

1998 Certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

1997 Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support by the American Heart Assoc.
 
1994-05 Certified by the National Athletic Trainer’s Association Board of Certification.