
Melissa Marie Lafferty PA
Physician Assistant
810 VALLEY VIEW BLVD ALTOONA PA, 16602About
Melissa Lafferty is a physician assistant practicing in ALTOONA, PA. Melissa 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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