Physician Assistant in Elgin, TX Accepting Medicare

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Debbie Arnold Boettner, PA-C / BS
Physician Assistant
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 902 W 2nd St, Elgin, TX 78621
Phone: 512-229-3334    Fax: 512-229-3335
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Miss Helena Margarita Hernandez, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 218 W Us Highway 290, Elgin, TX 78621
Phone: 512-281-1900    Fax: 512-285-4100

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Popular Specializations in Elgin, TX:

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Physician Assistant


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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