Derek W. Harper PA
Physician Assistant | Surgical Technologist
208 GASLIGHT BLVD LUFKIN TX, 75904About
Derek Harper is a physician assistant practicing in LUFKIN, TX. Derek 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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MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER OF EAST TEXASl
1201 WEST FRANK STREET LUFKIN TX 75901WOODLAND HEIGHTS MEDICAL CENTERl
505 SOUTH JOHN REDDITT DRIVE LUFKIN TX 75904