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John William Ashcraft PA
Physician Assistant
42121 Us 70 Portales NM, 88130About
John Ashcraft is a physician assistant practicing in Portales, NM. John 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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