Lacy C. Vincent, PA-C

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 Ruston, LA

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Addiction Medicine Practitioner

Mrs. Lacy C. Vincent is an Addiction Medicine Practitioner in Ruston, LA with special training and skill in preventing, diagnosing, and treating addiction. As an Addiction Medicine Practitioner, Lacy C. Vincent, PA-C performs evaluations and crafts substance abuse treatment plans. Addiction Medicine is the treatment and management of addicted patients in private practices, hospitals, or rehabilitation clinics. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Addiction Medicine Doctors include tobacco, alcohol, prescription medication, and illegal drug abuse. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Addiction Medicine Doctors include patient evaluations, personalized treatment plans, follow-up care, and referrals to counselors and therapists.

An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of addiction disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine can obtain a Certificate of Added Qualifications in the field of Addiction Medicine.

Addiction Medicine Doctors in Ruston, LA

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• Aetna [Aetna Health Inc. (a LA corp.)]

• AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana

• Healthy Blue (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana)

• Louisiana Healthcare Connections

• UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company

• Vantage Health Plan [Vantage Health Plan, Inc.]