Joel H. Stretch RPA-C
Physician Assistant
1927 SARANAC AVE LAKE PLACID NY, 12946About
Joel Stretch is a physician assistant practicing in LAKE PLACID, NY. Joel 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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