75 Results forPhysicians Assistants near Hudson Falls, 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 75 specialists practicing Physician Assistant (PA) in Hudson Falls, NY with an overall average rating of 4.2 stars. There is 1 hospital near Hudson Falls, NY with affiliated Physician Assistant (PA) specialists, including Glens Falls Hospital.
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Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)100 Broad StGlens Falls, NY 128013.5 miles awayJames McKenna, PA
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Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)100 Broad StGlens Falls, NY 128013.5 miles awayLaurie Gates, RPA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)100 Broad StGlens Falls, NY 128013.5 miles awayRobin Sacks, RPA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)17 Main StQueensbury, NY 128044.0 miles awayAndrea Dedona, PA
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)17 Main StQueensbury, NY 128044.0 miles awayVictoria Hankinson, PA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)17 Main StQueensbury, NY 128044.0 miles awayAndrea Skillman, PA
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)25 Willowbrook Rd Ste 2Queensbury, NY 128044.5 miles awayDaniel Kristensen, RPA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)68 Quaker RdQueensbury, NY 128044.6 miles awayEmily Slingerland, RPA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)68 Quaker RdQueensbury, NY 128044.6 miles awayJennifer Wright, PA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)543 BAY RDQueensbury, NY 128044.6 miles awayAmanda Abrams, PA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)161 Carey RdQueensbury, NY 128045.3 miles awayRichard Schuler II, PA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)161 Carey RdQueensbury, NY 128045.3 miles away