70 Results forPhysicians Assistants near Waterford, CT
Learn more about Physicians Assistants and how to choose the right one for you
Learn more about Physicians Assistants
A physician assistant (PA) is a licensed healthcare provider who practices medicine under the supervision of a doctor. PAs have advanced education, training and skills to provide patients with preventive, diagnostic and treatment services. While PAs can work in any area of medicine, they often work in family medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics.
A PA typically:
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Evaluates a patient’s medical history and educates the patient about wellness and disease prevention
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Provides routine and preventive healthcare services including immunizations, sports and school physicals, pelvic exams, Pap tests, contraceptive counseling, and sexually transmitted disease (STD) screenings
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Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests and prescribes medications
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Diagnoses and treats acute diseases and conditions including infections and injuries
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Screens, treats and monitors a range of chronic health conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid disease, heart disease, and depression
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Performs minor procedures including setting fractures and stitching lacerations
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Provides cancer screenings including skin and thyroid exams
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Works closely with the supervising doctors and other healthcare team members to ensure patients receive optimal, seamless healthcare
A PA may also be known as a PA-C (physician assistant-certified) or a doctor assistant.
There are 70 specialists practicing Physician Assistant (PA) in Waterford, CT with an overall average rating of 4.0 stars. There are 5 hospitals near Waterford, CT with affiliated Physician Assistant (PA) specialists, including Backus Hospital, Hartford Hospital and The Hospital of Central Connecticut at New Britain General Campus.
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- 324 Flanders RdEast Lyme, CT 063334.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:
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Biography: Alok Mehta, PA-C is a Family Practitioner. He is 38 years old. Alok Mehta, PA-C is affiliated with Backus Hospital.
- 5 Dayton Rd Ste 102Waterford, CT 063852.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:
- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Biography: Jennifer Felicelli-Deary, PA-C is a Family Practitioner. She is 49 years old. Jennifer Felicelli-Deary, PA-C is affiliated with Backus Hospital.
- 5 Dayton Rd Ste 102Waterford, CT 063852.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:
- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Biography: Gabrielle Pierce, PA-C is a Family Practitioner. She is 39 years old. Gabrielle Pierce, PA-C is affiliated with Backus Hospital.
Katelyn Belden, PA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)220 Route 12Groton, CT 063404.0 miles awayKimberly Santiago, PA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)915 Poquonnock RdGroton, CT 063404.5 miles awayNeed a Telehealth Visit?Healthgrades Can Help.
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Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)1 Wahoo AveGroton, CT 063494.6 miles awayRandy Panke
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)159 Trout Avenue Navsubase NlonGroton, CT 063495.7 miles awayKathryn Connor, PA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)52 Hazelnut Hill RdGroton, CT 063405.8 miles awayJeanne Reed, PA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)52 Hazelnut Hill RdGroton, CT 063405.8 miles awayCathryn Smith, PA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)8 Vista Dr Ste 2Old Lyme, CT 063716.5 miles awayAlyson King, PA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)2 Lorenz Pkwy Backus Health CtrLedyard, CT 063398.3 miles away