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Abigail Shaffer
Physician Assistant | Medical
2525 9TH AVE STE 2A ALTOONA PA, 16602About
Abigail Shaffer is a physician assistant practicing in ALTOONA, PA. Abigail 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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