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Whitney Atkins Mcelhaney, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 8731 Rutledge Pike, Rutledge, TN 37861
Phone: 865-828-5595    Fax: 865-828-5607

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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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