Karen Schermerhorn Nigg PA
Physician Assistant
560 W MITCHELL ST PETOSKEY MI, 49770About
Karen Nigg is a physician assistant practicing in PETOSKEY, MI. Karen 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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