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Mr. Terry Keith Riggen PA-C
Physician Assistant | Surgical Technologist
2907 PLEASANT VALLEY BLVD ALTOONA PA, 16602About
Terry Riggen is a physician assistant practicing in ALTOONA, PA. Terry specializes in preventing and treating human illness and injury by providing a broad range of care under the supervision of a physician. A physician assistants work can include physical exams, ordering and interpreting tests, performing procedures and prescribing medication. Often times, they can assist in surgery but the scope of practice can vary according to jurisdiction or health care setting.
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