Shannon Pilcher
Physician Assistant
11422 KAYWOOD CIR ESCONDIDO CA, 92026About
Shannon Pilcher is a physician assistant practicing in ESCONDIDO, CA. Shannon 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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