Katherine Sharp Porterfield PA-C
Physician Assistant
9525 DONA ROWENA AVE NE ALBUQUERQUE NM, 87111About
Katherine Porterfield is a physician assistant practicing in ALBUQUERQUE, NM. Katherine 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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Practice At Fort Defiance PHS Hospital
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FORT DEFIANCE INDIAN HOSPITALl
PO BOX 649 FORT DEFIANCE AZ 86504GALLUP INDIAN MEDICAL CENTERl
516 E NIZHONI BLVD GALLUP NM 87301