Darren Hightower PA-C
Physician Assistant
36000 DARNALL LOOP FORT HOOD TX, 76544About
Darren Hightower is a physician assistant practicing in FORT HOOD, TX. Darren specializes in preventing and treating human illness and injury by providing a broad range of care under the supervision of a physician. A physician assistant's 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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