Education:
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Undergraduate degree:
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology, School of
Allied Health Sciences, University of Texas Medical
Branch, Galveston, TX
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Medical Degree:
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant - Baylor
College of Medicine, Houston, TX
Certification
and Licensure:
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Certified by the National
Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants
(NCCPA)
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Licensed by the Texas
State Board of medical Examiners - Physician
Assistants
Professional Affiliations:
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Fellow - American
Academy of Physician Assistants
What is a Physician Assistant?
Physician assistants (PAs)
practice medicine under the supervision of physicians
and surgeons. PAs are formally trained to provide
diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care
services, as delegated by a physician. Working as
members of the health care team, they take medical
histories, examine and treat patients, order and
interpret laboratory tests and X-rays, and make
diagnoses. They also treat minor injuries, by suturing,
splinting, and casting. PAs record progress notes,
instruct and counsel patients, and order or carry out
therapy. PAs are licensed and regulated by the State of
Texas. www.aapa.org |
