5 Results forPhysicians Assistants near Madisonville, TN
Learn more about Physicians Assistants and how to choose the right one for you
Learn more about Physicians Assistants
A physician assistant (PA) is a licensed healthcare provider who practices medicine under the supervision of a doctor. PAs have advanced education, training and skills to provide patients with preventive, diagnostic and treatment services. While PAs can work in any area of medicine, they often work in family medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics.
A PA typically:
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Evaluates a patient’s medical history and educates the patient about wellness and disease prevention
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Provides routine and preventive healthcare services including immunizations, sports and school physicals, pelvic exams, Pap tests, contraceptive counseling, and sexually transmitted disease (STD) screenings
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Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests and prescribes medications
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Diagnoses and treats acute diseases and conditions including infections and injuries
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Screens, treats and monitors a range of chronic health conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid disease, heart disease, and depression
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Performs minor procedures including setting fractures and stitching lacerations
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Provides cancer screenings including skin and thyroid exams
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Works closely with the supervising doctors and other healthcare team members to ensure patients receive optimal, seamless healthcare
A PA may also be known as a PA-C (physician assistant-certified) or a doctor assistant.
There are 5 specialists practicing Physician Assistant (PA) in Madisonville, TN with an overall average rating of 4.4 stars.
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Heidie Fisher, PA
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)321 Tellico St SMadisonville, TN 373540.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Deletra Wilke, PA
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)3959 Highway 411Madisonville, TN 373541.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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Find a Telehealth DoctorGregory Cain, PA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)3959 Highway 411Madisonville, TN 373541.5 miles awayWilliam Hutcheson, PA
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)4233 Highway 411Madisonville, TN 373540.9 miles awayJohn Yates, PA-C
Specialty: Physician Assistant (PA)791 New Highway 68 Ste 1Sweetwater, TN 378748.0 miles away