Katie Jo Oberthaler PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Physician Assistant | Surgical Technologist
1713 US HIGHWAY 441 N OKEECHOBEE FL, 34972About
Katie Oberthaler is a physician assistant practicing in OKEECHOBEE, FL. Katie 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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