74 Results forPhysicians Assistants near Allenwood, PA
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 74 specialists practicing Physician Assistant (PA) in Allenwood, PA with an overall average rating of 3.9 stars. There are 2 hospitals near Allenwood, PA with affiliated Physician Assistant (PA) specialists, including Upmc Muncy and Upmc Williamsport.
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Laurie Treaster, PA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)7095 Westbranch Hwy Ste 1000Lewisburg, PA 178379.6 miles awayJulie Edkin, PA-C
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Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)10 Shady LnMuncy, PA 177569.6 miles awayJohn Pannell, PA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)900 Buffalo RdLewisburg, PA 178379.7 miles awayDanelle Saxe, PA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)10 Shady Ln Ste 103Muncy, PA 177569.7 miles awayRobert Ross
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)780 Broad St Ste 4Montoursville, PA 177549.7 miles awaySandra Dougherty, PA
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)780 Broad StMontoursville, PA 177549.7 miles awayKaren Snyder, PA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)10 Choate CirMontoursville, PA 177549.7 miles awayLisa Snook, PA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)10 Choate CirMontoursville, PA 177549.7 miles awayKatherine Engel, PA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)10 Choate CirMontoursville, PA 177549.7 miles awayJennifer Wetzel, PA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)7905 Westbranch Hwy Ste 1100Lewisburg, PA 178379.8 miles awayColby Heintzelman, PA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)6454 ROUTE 405 HWYMuncy, PA 1775610 miles away