Shoshana Church, PA-C
Addiction Medicine Specialist | Addiction Medicine
2250 Reed Station Pkwy Suite 204 Carbondale IL, 62901About
Shoshana Church is a physician assistant practicing in Carbondale, IL. Shoshana specializes in providing primary care and addiction solutions. PA's work with collaborating physicians as per the guidelines of their governing body. Physician Assistants perform physical exams, order and interpret tests, prescribe medications, perform procedures and makes referrals to other specialists. In the addiction medicine arena, Shoshana orders infusion therapy for patients struggling with substance use disorders. She also works with patients struggling with chronic viral infections like EBV ordering high dose vitamin C and other vitamin infusions.
Education and Training
SIU PA-C 2003
University of Nebraska MPAS 2008
Provider Details
Shoshana Church, PA-C's Expert Contributions
What is the role of a physicians assistant?
Well first, let's get the title correct. A PA is a Physician Assistant not a Physician's Assistant. As a PA we don't assist physicians and most PA's have their own panel of patients especially in a clinic setting. A PA (the name is changing to Physician Associate) is trained via the medical model which is how physicians are trained. A PA can order labs and imaging, interpret those tests, consult with other specialists, diagnose and treat. PA's can work in the hospital, home health, clinics, telemedicine and other venues. PA's can specialize in areas like surgery, cardiovascular, neurology, primary care, peds, etc. I have loved being a PA and being able to establish a relationship with my patients. I hope this helps READ MORE
Tonsilitis
Tonsillitis can be caused by viruses or bacteria. Since they did a swab they are sending it out for a culture to see if it's bacterial or not. You can catch viruses just by breathing the air, unfortunately. Other problems you should consider are mono. If you have swollen tonsils that are covered with pus and black stuff and swollen lymph nodes, fever and fatigue, you need to be checked for mono READ MORE
Numbness from hip to toe
Numbness is usually a result of nerve compression somewhere along the pathway. Has your provider looked at your low back with imaging? The cartilage in the knee that is overgrown may be causing compression but may also have created a state of inflammation which would result in swelling and further nerve compression. You mention you have a bulging disc in the back. I would have that looked at first as the cause. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Professional Society Memberships
- Society of Cannabis Clinicians
What do you attribute your success to?
- determination, caring for people
Favorite Place to Vacation
- Mountains and beaches - hard to decide
Hobbies / Sports
- gardening, painting, teaching about cannabis as medicine
Shoshana Church, PA-C's Practice location
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