Physician Assistant in West Jefferson, NC Accepting Medicare

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Michael Griffith,
Physician Assistant - Medical
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 952 Us Highway 221 Business, West Jefferson, NC 28694
Phone: 336-846-6100    
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Shawna Olivia Allman,
Physician Assistant
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 952 Us Highway 221 Bus, West Jefferson, NC 28694
Phone: 336-846-6100    

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Physician Assistant
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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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