10 Results forPhysicians Assistants near Ghent, NY
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 10 specialists practicing Physician Assistant (PA) in Ghent, NY with an overall average rating of 3.6 stars.
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Linda Van Der Meulen, RPA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)2 Sherman Potts Dr Ste 203Ghent, NY 120756.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Patricia Hentze, RPA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)1301 River St Ste 108Valatie, NY 121846.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Find a Telehealth DoctorAmy Surman, PA
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)31 Dardess DrChatham, NY 120371.4 miles awaySusan Mekosh, PA
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)1301 River St Ste 204Valatie, NY 121846.5 miles awayMargot Swartz, PA
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)Chatham Pediatrics 2 Sherman Dr Ste 203Ghent, NY 120752.4 miles awayKristen Neil, PA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)29 Jones Ave Bldg ChathamChatham, NY 120372.4 miles awayEmily Rapasadi, PA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)29 Jones Ave Bldg ChathamChatham, NY 120372.4 miles awayAlexis McComb
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)2 Sherman Potts DrGhent, NY 120755.7 miles awayEric Keller, PA
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)9 Independence WayValatie, NY 121847.8 miles awayIsabella Visagie, PA
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)23 FISH AND GAME RDHudson, NY 125348.4 miles away