
Christopher Michael O'brien PA-C
Physician Assistant
1601 CHERRY ST PHILADELPHIA PA, 19102About
Christopher O'brien is a physician assistant practicing in PHILADELPHIA, PA. Christopher 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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