Courtney Laperriere
Physician Assistant
244 WILLOW ST YARMOUTH PORT MA, 02675About
Courtney Laperriere is a physician assistant practicing in YARMOUTH PORT, MA. Courtney 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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