Francisco Debs is a certified Physician Assistant who completed his training at A.T. Still University’s College for Healthy Communities in Santa Maria, California. He graduated in 2024 with a Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) and was inducted into Pi Alpha, the National Honor Society for Physician Assistants, in recognition of academic excellence and leadership. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) degree to further advance his clinical training and leadership development. His clinical training was completed through the Community Health Centers of the Central Coast and Marian Regional Medical Center, where he gained hands-on experience in a variety of outpatient and inpatient settings.
He is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and maintains current certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). He is licensed to practice in the state of California.
In March 2025, he joined the team at Santa Maria Gastroenterology, where he provides comprehensive care to patients with a wide range of digestive disorders. His responsibilities include performing detailed assessments, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, formulating treatment plans, prescribing medications, and providing education and counseling to patients and families. In addition to his work in gastroenterology, he occasionally works shifts at a local urgent care clinic.
Before becoming a physician assistant, he worked as an EMT with San Luis Ambulance, gaining valuable insight into emergency medicine and the prehospital care system. He continues to serve as a volunteer with the San Luis Obispo County Medical Reserve Corps, where he has supported community outreach efforts and COVID-19 vaccination clinics. He is also active with the Flying Samaritans, participating in medical mission trips to underserved areas in Baja California, Mexico.
He is a member of the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) and the California Academy of Physician Associates (CAPA).
Originally from the New Jersey/New York area, he relocated to California’s Central Coast in 2018, drawn by its natural beauty and vibrant community. His first career was as a chemical engineer, with a focus on pharmaceutical R&D manufacturing and in-vitro diagnostics for coagulation disorders. This deep understanding of medical science ultimately led him to pursue a career in clinical medicine.
In his free time, he enjoys hiking along the Central Coast, landscape photography, traveling, and sharing good food with great company.
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