physician assistant
noun
: a person certified to provide basic medical services usually under the supervision of a licensed physician
called also PA, physician's assistant
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The Skinny Shaman opened in Menomonee Falls on Nov. 16
Owners Chris Schlegel, a physician assistant, and Krystal Schlegel, a nurse, opened a downtown Menomonee Falls medical weight loss center with a spiritual component.
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Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024
Concordia purchased the entire building for just under $10 million and has, over the last four years, put several million dollars toward converting it into a health center that will host the school’s physician assistant, doctorate in physical therapy and nursing programs, according to LaMott.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 1 Dec. 2024
The singer was the latest target of Molly Bailey, an aesthetic physician assistant most known for calling out alleged work celebrities have had done via social media.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 12 Aug. 2024
He’s decided to leave his head completely bandaged until physician assistant Jenn will unwrap him at the right moment.
—Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 9 July 2024
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Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024
Concordia purchased the entire building for just under $10 million and has, over the last four years, put several million dollars toward converting it into a health center that will host the school’s physician assistant, doctorate in physical therapy and nursing programs, according to LaMott.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 1 Dec. 2024
The singer was the latest target of Molly Bailey, an aesthetic physician assistant most known for calling out alleged work celebrities have had done via social media.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 12 Aug. 2024
He’s decided to leave his head completely bandaged until physician assistant Jenn will unwrap him at the right moment.
—Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 9 July 2024
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“Physician assistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physician%20assistant. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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