Physician Assistant in Saint Simons Island, GA Accepting Medicare

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John Michael Dorough, AA
Physician Assistant
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 161 Raymonds Grant Trce, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522
Phone: 912-638-9734    
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Mrs. Elizabeth Y Fletcher, P.A.
Physician Assistant - Medical
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 106 Retreat Vlg, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522
Phone: 912-434-9316    Fax: 912-357-1401
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Heather Suzanne Brock, PA
Physician Assistant - Medical
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 100 Saint Clair Pkwy, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522
Phone: 678-446-7351    

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Physician Assistant: A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.



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