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A PA is actually a Physician Assistant, not a Doctor. Normally it will say PA-C after his/her name, however (this means Physician Assistant Certified because all PAs must take a national exam every 6 years to keep their professional license). PAs work in close collaboration with a supervising physician, but normally see patients on their on and are able to prescribe medications in almost all states. Hope this answers your question but if not just Google "Physician Assistant" to find out more details. They are somewhat similar to Nurse Practioners but are trained using the medical model that Physicians use instead of coming from a nursing model approach.
what does in mean in the medical field when dc pa is after a name
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It MAY refer to Dementia Care Professionals of America- an association of health care providers that deal with ailments such as Alzheimer's.
When a doctor signs his name, and after M.D. (Medical Doctor) he makes the notation P.A.(Professional Association), that means that he alone, or with a group of doctors, set up a corporation. It is better business (tax advantages and liability protection) to form a corporation.
Example:
Thomas E. Smith, M.D.,P.A. filed as a Professional Association on Monday, May 24, 2004 in the state of Texas and is currently active. The company's line of business includes Medical Doctor's Office.
It can stand for Physician's Assistant or Prosecuting Attorney.
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What does PA mean in clinic names?
Physician assistant.
Where is the Hershey Medical Center?
The Hershey Medical Center is located at the following address: 500 University Drive Hershey, PA 17033 The medical center is located in the heart of Hershey, PA.
Why am I always unfortunate to see either a PA DO or NP in my clinic visit but never able to see the best and most knowledgable provider - the MD medical doctor?
Most of the time a MD isn't at the clinic. PAs and such, can operate the clinic without the doctor being there.
What does PA following a legal firm's name mean?
After a firms name, PA means professional association.
What does MD PA mean?
I've seen those two notations seperately mostly. MD is Medical Doctorate. PA is Physician's Assistant (a newer degree, reflecting a paramedical who is allowed to prescribe and diagnose as well as treat). Pa is the state in which I reside and need a listing of MD as an Medical Doctor with a medical degree in Williamsport.
What does the medical abbreviation PA mean?
The abbreviation PA can stand for a few things, depending on the context. It can mean Posteroanterior, Physician Assistant, or Pulmonary Artery.It could possibly stand for physician's assistant.http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos081.htm
Is pa on the list for medical marijauna?
No.
Where can you get a free physical in Butler PA?
The Community Heath Clinic of Butler county offers free physicals in Butler, PA. It is located at 103 Bonnie Drive in Butler.
What are the top rated hospitals for Gastroenterology?
According to the US News and World Report rankings, here are the top 10 Adult Gastroenterology and GI Surgery hospitals:Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN)Cleveland Clinic (Cleveland, OH)Johns Hopkins Hospital (Baltimore, MD)Massachusetts General Hospital (Boston, MA)UCLA Medical Center (Los Angeles, CA)UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside (Pittsburgh, PA)Mount Sinai Hospital (New York, NY)Mayo Clinic (Phoenix, AZ)Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (Los Angeles, CA)Mayo Clinic Jacksonville (Jacksonville, FL)
Where can you find your medical records from 1950?
medical records for Melbourne in the 1950s
What does PHDPA C mean when used behind a persons name in the medical field?
The last two letters "PA" means "Professional Association"
Is a doctor that is a PA considered self employed for tax purposes?
A PA is never a medical doctor; a doctor may have been a PA before, but ultimately still has to attend and graduate from a 4 year medical school.
