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Old 05-04-2022, 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby View Post
I'm fine with the PAs at The Villages Health. I like my doctor as well. The PAs are qualified to do almost everything the doctor can do. Not all of it, but almost. So as long as I'm there for just a routine visit, or if I needed basic wound care, I'll be happy with the PA if the doctor isn't available for the appointment.
i find sometimes the pa knows just as much, if not a bit more than the actual dr. op needs to get to know their pa, it's the common link between dr & patient