Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Cassandra W. Ridgel is an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in Birmingham, AL
with special training and skill in providing medical care to adults of all ages.
As an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner, Cassandra W. Ridgel, DNP, MSN, CRNP performs
diagnostic tests, and prevents and treats illnesses and injuries. Adult Nurse Practice is
the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic medical conditions. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Adult Health Nurse Practitioners include wounds, sprains, fractures, infections, viruses, hypertension, hormone imbalance, thyroid dysfunction, and diabetes.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Adult Health Nurse Practitioners
include ordering diagnostic tests, interpreting lab results and X-rays, prescribing medications, referring patients to specialists, and acting as a primary health care provider.
Adult Health Nurse Practitioners in Smithfield, Birmingham, AL
Adult Medicine Family Doctor
Dr. Cassandra W. Ridgel is an Adult Medicine Family Doctor in Birmingham, AL
with special training and skill in wellness and disease prevention in patients of all ages, but mostly adults.
As an Adult Medicine Family Doctor, Cassandra W. Ridgel, DNP, MSN, CRNP performs
medical history analysis, screening tests, diagnostics and pharmaceutical or integrative treatment of diseases and conditions for predominantly adult patients. Adult Medicine is
a general health specialist with comprehensive knowledge of all basic biological functions, who refers patients with complex conditions to reputable medical specialists. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Adult Medicine Family Doctors include annual checkups, ear, sinus, and throat infections, obesity, contraception, allergies, urinary tract infections, skin infections, bronchitis, diarrhea, vomiting, pinkeye, and skin rashes.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Adult Medicine Family Doctors
include physical examinations, medication prescriptions, STD testing, fertility testing, CT, MRI, or x-ray diagnostic imaging recommendations, adult health, safety, and nutrition education, as well as referrals to medical specialists when needed.
Adult Medicine Family Doctors in Smithfield, Birmingham, AL
