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Mrs. Janice P. Williams, MS; PA-C
Physician Assistant
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 51704 Highway 438, Franklinton, LA 70438
Phone: 985-848-9955    Fax: 985-848-9964
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Mr. Ruffin Chase Branch, PA-C
Physician Assistant - Medical
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 51704 Highway 438, Franklinton, LA 70438
Phone: 985-848-9955    Fax: 985-848-9964

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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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