Mr. Richard John philip Fontimayor PA-C
Physician Assistant
3651 WHEELER RD AUGUSTA GA, 30909About
Richard Fontimayor is a physician assistant practicing in AUGUSTA, GA. Richard 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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