13 Results forPhysicians Assistants near Northport, AL
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 13 specialists practicing Physician Assistant (PA) in Northport, AL with an overall average rating of 5.0 stars.
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Karra Aymond, MPAS
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)2700 Hospital DrNorthport, AL 354761.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Tashia Islam, PA
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)1060 Fairfax Park Ste BTuscaloosa, AL 354062.3 miles awayNeed a Telehealth Visit?Healthgrades Can Help.
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Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)1774 Mcfarland Blvd NTuscaloosa, AL 354062.5 miles awayColleen Valdez, PA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)1774 Mcfarland Blvd NTuscaloosa, AL 354062.5 miles awayJesslyn Marlar, PA
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)1774 Mcfarland Blvd NTuscaloosa, AL 354062.5 miles awayCecilia Thompson
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)1774 Mcfarland Blvd NTuscaloosa, AL 354062.5 miles awayLeah Dogan, PA
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)401 Towncenter Blvd # BTuscaloosa, AL 354063.2 miles awayAlicia Buckner, PA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)701 University Blvd E Ste 606Tuscaloosa, AL 354013.4 miles awayWilliam Hubbard, PA
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)100 Rice Mine Road Loop Ste 206Tuscaloosa, AL 354063.6 miles awayMichael Dellapenna, PA
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)100 Rice Mine Road Loop Ste 205Tuscaloosa, AL 354063.6 miles awayLesia Means, PA
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)2731 Mlk Jr BlvdTuscaloosa, AL 354033.7 miles awayPatricia Simmons, PA
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)2731 Ml King Jr BlvdTuscaloosa, AL 354013.8 miles awayChristopher Brewer
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)305 PAUL W BRYANT DR ETuscaloosa, AL 354014.2 miles away