20 Results forPhysicians Assistants near Stoystown, 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 20 specialists practicing Physician Assistant (PA) in Stoystown, PA with an overall average rating of 4.4 stars. There are 3 hospitals near Stoystown, PA with affiliated Physician Assistant (PA) specialists, including Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital and Somerset Hospital.
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Amanda Toath, PA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)136 S Pine Ave # 340Stoystown, PA 155630.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Justine Montgomery, PA
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)430 Stonycreek StBoswell, PA 155315.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)430 Stonycreek StBoswell, PA 155315.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
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Elizabeth Kirk, PA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)225 S Center AveSomerset, PA 155019.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Kathleen Smith, PA
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)329 S Kimberly AveSomerset, PA 155019.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Kristina Manley, PA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)329 S Kimberly AveSomerset, PA 155019.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Lee Dirienzo, PA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)608 Georgian PlSomerset, PA 155018.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Linda Phillips
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)136 S Pine Ave # 340Stoystown, PA 155630.3 miles awayAshleigh Stoltz
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)136 S Pine AveStoystown, PA 155630.3 miles awayAmy Daley
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)225 S Center AveSomerset, PA 155019.3 miles awayDustin Bowers, PA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)1590 N Center AveSomerset, PA 155017.9 miles awayMark Ferris, PA-C
Specialty: Urology (Physician Assistant)223 S Pleasant Ave Ste 402Somerset, PA 155019.2 miles awayAdam Turinsky, PA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)329 S PLEASANT AVESomerset, PA 155019.3 miles awayLauren Mathias
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)329 S PLEASANT AVESomerset, PA 155019.3 miles awayElizabeth Strini, PA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)225 S Center AveSomerset, PA 155019.3 miles awayDana Beech, PA
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)225 S Center AveSomerset, PA 155019.3 miles awayPaul Kemmler
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)225 S Center AveSomerset, PA 155019.3 miles awayLaura Boland, PA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)126 E Church St Ste 2200Somerset, PA 155019.4 miles awayJeffrey Weaver
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)126 E Church St Ste 2100Somerset, PA 155019.4 miles awayKayla Beatty, PA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)651 S Center Ave Ste 201Somerset, PA 155019.6 miles away