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CurrentAs a physician assistant I perform the physical examination and diagnosis and treatment of a variety of patients in the primary care setting. Treatment includes counseling, prescriptions, and referral to appropriate specialized care when needed. Additionally, I perform the ordering and interpretation of laboratories, X-rays, EKGs, and PFTs. I also perform several procedures such as repair of simple lacerations, I&D of Abscesses, removal/destruction of simple skin lesions, evacuation of… Show more As a physician assistant I perform the physical examination and diagnosis and treatment of a variety of patients in the primary care setting. Treatment includes counseling, prescriptions, and referral to appropriate specialized care when needed. Additionally, I perform the ordering and interpretation of laboratories, X-rays, EKGs, and PFTs. I also perform several procedures such as repair of simple lacerations, I&D of Abscesses, removal/destruction of simple skin lesions, evacuation of subungual hematomas, removal of simple foreign bodies from the ear, nose, and other soft tissues, toe nail removal, and splinting/casting. Several of the specific physical examinations performed are pre-operative screening, school/sports physicals, occupational exams, and general health reviews. Show less