Physician Assistant
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Physician Assistants in Fort Myers, FL
Colon & Rectal Surgeon
Ms. Olivia N. Hovis is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon in Fort Myers, FL
with special training and skill in performing diagnostic tests and surgery on the colon, rectum, and anus.
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon, Olivia N. Hovis, PA-C performs
medical diagnosis and treatment of colon cancer, polyps, bowel obstruction, and rectal prolapse. Colon & Rectal Surgery is
a medical specialty focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the colon, rectum, anus, and lower gastrointestinal system. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Colon & Rectal Surgeons include hemorrhoids, anal fissures, irritable bowel syndrome, cancer of the colon, rectum, and anus, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Colon & Rectal Surgeons
include sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, endoscopic polypectomy, colonostomy, bowel resection, tumor removal, and referral to other specialists as needed.
A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.
Colon Rectal Surgeons in Fort Myers, FL
Primary Care Practitioner
Primary Care Doctors in Fort Myers, FL
