202 Results forPhysicians Assistants near Overland Park, KS
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 202 specialists practicing Physician Assistant (PA) in Overland Park, KS with an overall average rating of 4.4 stars. There are 9 hospitals near Overland Park, KS with affiliated Physician Assistant (PA) specialists, including Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Menorah Medical Center and Research Medical Center.
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Tiffani Hunter, PA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)2411 Holmes StKansas City, MO 641088.6 miles awayRachel Hoins, PA-C
Specialty: General Practice (Physician Assistant)2301 Holmes St # 5Kansas City, MO 641088.6 miles awayNeed a Telehealth Visit?Healthgrades Can Help.
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Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)2301 Holmes St # OfKansas City, MO 641088.6 miles awayMelanie Dolezal, PA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)3027 PROSPECT AVEKansas City, MO 641288.7 miles awayJordan Key, PA
Specialty: General Practice (Physician Assistant)2101 Charlotte St Ste 300Kansas City, MO 641088.8 miles awayIna Whitacre, PA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)920 Main St Ste 300Kansas City, MO 641059.4 miles awayRachel Allain, MS
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)4801 E Linwood Blvd # 122Kansas City, MO 641289.4 miles awayKaren Koupal, PA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)4801 E Linwood Blvd # 122Kansas City, MO 641289.4 miles awayHendrik Kok, PA
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)4801 E Linwood Blvd # 122Kansas City, MO 641289.4 miles awayWendell Hall, PA
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)4801 E Linwood Blvd # 122Kansas City, MO 641289.4 miles awayMagdalene Akanji, PA
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)4801 E Linwood Blvd # 122Kansas City, MO 641289.4 miles awayGenevieve Keefer, APRN-BC
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)4801 E Linwood Blvd # 122Kansas City, MO 641289.4 miles awayDr. Colleen Cernich, MD
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)4801 E Linwood Blvd # 122Kansas City, MO 641289.4 miles awayCarolyn Mense, PA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)6800 Hilltop Rd Ste 102Shawnee, KS 662269.5 miles awayWilliam Schmidt, MPH
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)6850 Hilltop Rd Ste 170Shawnee, KS 662269.5 miles awayJill Morton, PA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)6850 Hilltop Rd Ste 170Shawnee, KS 662269.5 miles away