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Gustavo Contreras
Physician Assistant | Surgical Technologist
533 SLOAN LN APT I BAKERSFIELD CA, 93306About
Gustavo Contreras is a physician assistant practicing in BAKERSFIELD, CA. Gustavo specializes in preventing and treating human illness and injury by providing a broad range of care under the supervision of a physician. A physician assistants 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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