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About
Provider

Eric Hixon, PA

Physician Assistant

Gender: Male
Experience: 24 years
Languages: English

About Eric Hixon, PA

Eric has joined Pacific Psychiatry after over 20 years of serving patients on the Central Coast at other practices and has also helped staff mobile health units and community health outreach initiatives. Eric’s care philosophy is that patients should always be placed at the center of their medical care, knowing that each patient he cares for is complex and unique. He is known by his patients for being caring, empathetic, committed, and personable, and cares deeply about bringing quality healthcare to the San Luis Obispo community.

Eric Hixon graduated from California Polytechnic University here in San Luis Obispo with a Bachelor’s of Science in Microbiology, Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona CA with a Master’s of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, and was Certified as a Physician Assistant in 2002. Eric is also an esteemed member of the California Association of Physician Assistants and the American Academy of Physician Assistants.

Eric provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and treatments for conditions such as depression, bipolar spectrum, ADHD, anxiety conditions, and other mood disorders. Eric appreciates when patients take the time to share all pertinent medical and life experiences both past and present so that he can provide the best care possible.

Eric says “The challenge of practicing medicine continues to be one of my greatest privileges and experiences. Overcoming my own obstacles has enriched my ability to care for others and fostered a deep desire to serve people with passion.”

Education

Mr. Hixon graduated with a Bachelor of Science from California Polytechnic State University and with a Master of Science from Western University of Health Sciences. Eric Hixon, PA earned a degree of a Physician Assistant.

Licenses

Eric Hixon, PA has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since December 15, 2005, and his NPI number is 1841276409.

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Mr. Eric Hixon is a verified physician assistant on Vitadox.com and currently accepts new patient appointments.

To schedule an appointment with Mr. Eric Hixon, please call (805) 269-1500.

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.

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  • California Polytechnic State University

    Microbiology - Bachelor of Science (BS)

    California Polytechnic State University

  • Western University of Health Sciences

    Physician Assistant Studies - Master of Science (MS)

    Western University of Health Sciences


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