Physician Assistant
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Physician Assistants in Cohocton, NY
Surgeon
Ms. Leah Kidder is a Surgeon in Cohocton, NY
with special training and skill in performing surgical procedures within a wide variety of specialties.
As a Surgeon, Leah Kidder, PA-C performs
surgical operations to prevent or remedy illness, injury, or dysfunction relating to patient anatomy. Surgery is
a medical specialty focusing on surgical operations performed as emergency or elective procedures. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Surgeons include appendicitis, heart disease, pancreatitis, traumatic injury, cancer, congenital birth defect, oral disease or dysfunction, gallbladder disease, kidney stones, chronic back, neck, or joint pain, chronic sinus infection, brain disorders, and eye injury or illness.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Surgeons
include laboratory testing, surgical procedures, post-operative care, patient education, anesthesia administration, and pre-and post-operative medication prescription.
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Surgeons in Cohocton, NY
Adolescent Medicine Family Practitioner
Ms. Leah Kidder is an Adolescent Medicine Family Practitioner in Cohocton, NY
with special training and skill in providing healthcare for adolescents.
As an Adolescent Medicine Family Practitioner, Leah Kidder, PA-C performs
services within a family context. Adolescent Family Medicine is
medical care of patients in their late teens to early twenties. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Adolescent Medicine Family Doctors include injuries, physical and mental developmental delays, menstrual disorders, and sexually transmitted diseases.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Adolescent Medicine Family Doctors
include annual physicals, injury treatment, medicine prescriptions, and pregnancy and STD testing.
A family medicine physician with multidisciplinary training in the unique physical, psychological and social characteristics of adolescents and their health care problems and needs.
Adolescent Medicine Family Doctors in Cohocton, NY
Primary Care Practitioner
Primary Care Doctors in Cohocton, NY
