Karen Straehley
Physician Assistant
11436 GARVEY AVE STE A&B EL MONTE CA, 91732About
Karen Straehley is a physician assistant practicing in EL MONTE, CA. Karen 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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