Practice Information

Information About Our Covington Dermatology Practice

What Is a Physician Assistant (PA-C)?

Physician assistants (PAs) are health care professionals licensed to practice medicine with physician supervision. As part of their responsibilities, PAs conduct physical exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret tests, counsel on preventive health care and assist in surgery. In most states, they can write prescriptions.

Within the physician-PA relationship, physician assistants work independently on medical decision making and provide a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services.

PAs are educated in much the same manner as physicians. They are required, upon graduation, to take a national certification exam. To maintain their certification, they must have 100 hours of continuing medical education every two years, and sit for another recertification exam every six years. In order to obtain state licensure, they are required to graduate from an accredited PA program and pass the national certification exam.

What is a Nurse Practitioner?

A Nurse Practitioner is a registered nurse who has a Master's level degree in nursing. Nurse Practitioners are board-certified and maintain certification through continuing education. They can see patients independently diagnose, treat, write prescriptions, and perform surgery and cosmetic procedures.

Offering Our Patients The Highest Quality Skincare And Treatments

We know how important your skin care is to you and will take the time to discuss, educate and help you plan a more skin-healthy life. Few people realize, your skin is your largest organ and we want to earn your trust and be your dermatologist of choice.

Please take a few moments to explore our website to learn more about us and the services we offer. We encourage you to contact us today and schedule your next skin consultations at 770-788-0620.