Lucas Amuchastegui PA
Physician Assistant
4205 BEN FRANKLIN BLVD DURHAM NC, 27704About
Lucas Amuchastegui is a physician assistant practicing in DURHAM, NC. Lucas 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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DUKE REGIONAL HOSPITALl
3643 N ROXBORO ROAD DURHAM NC 27704DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
PO BOX 3814 DUMC ERWIN RD DURHAM NC 27710