Physician Assistant

Physician assistants (PA) are health care professionals licensed to practice medicine with physicians. As part of their comprehensive training, PAs conduct physical exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret tests, counsel on preventive health care, assist in surgery, and can write prescriptions. Upon graduation, PA’s take a national certification examination developed by the National Commission on Certification of PAs in conjunction with the National Board of Medical Examiners.

• Obtain History.
• Physical Examination.
• Order and interpret tests.
• Write prescriptions for therapy & medicatons.
• Perform small joint injectons.
• Direct and supervise treatment.
• Educate on prevention.

In our office, Nicole James will evaluate and treat the same types of problems as seen by Dr. Manish Suthar. Nicole has spent additional time training with Dr. Suthar in spine and orthopedics. Together, our hope is that we can serve our patients in a timelier manner without sacrificing quality of care.