Derrick Ray Jorgensen
Physician Assistant
3720 WOODKING DR IDAHO FALLS ID, 83404About
Derrick Jorgensen is a physician assistant practicing in IDAHO FALLS, ID. Derrick 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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