14 Results forPhysicians Assistants near Skowhegan, ME
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 14 specialists practicing Physician Assistant (PA) in Skowhegan, ME with an overall average rating of 4.3 stars.
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Albert Webb, PA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)46 Fairview AveSkowhegan, ME 049760.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Karissa Fahnestock, PA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)46 Fairview Ave Ste 114Skowhegan, ME 049760.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)46 Fairview Ave Ste 111Skowhegan, ME 049760.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Melissa Michaud, PA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)62 Main StSkowhegan, ME 049760.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Elizabeth Bailey-Scott, PA
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)344 Lakewood RdSkowhegan, ME 049761.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Setha Carbee, PA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)46 Fairview AveSkowhegan, ME 049760.6 miles awayAmy Caldwell, PA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)46 Fairview AveSkowhegan, ME 049760.6 miles awayAmanda Underwood, PA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)46 Fairview AveSkowhegan, ME 049760.6 miles awayKathleen Lees, PA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)46 Fairview AveSkowhegan, ME 049760.6 miles awayBrian Fortie
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)46 Fairview AveSkowhegan, ME 049760.6 miles awayAnna Herling, PA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)46 Fairview AveSkowhegan, ME 049760.6 miles awaySamantha Stanfield, PA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)46 Fairview AveSkowhegan, ME 049760.6 miles awayStephen Arnold, PA
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)46 Fairview AveSkowhegan, ME 049760.6 miles awayAnn Russell, PA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)46 Fairview AveSkowhegan, ME 049760.6 miles away