Curtis Chen, PA-C
Physician Assistant
4012 80th St Elmhurst NY, 11373About
Curtis Chen is a physician assistant practicing in Elmhurst, NY. Curtis 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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Get to know Physician Assistant, Curtis Chen, who serves patients in Elmhurst, New York.
Curtis is a committed physician assistant currently affiliated with Metro Dermatology, with offices in Elmhurst, Flushing, Bronx, and Fort Lee, New York.
The team of physicians at Metro Dermatology provide services in general dermatology, pediatric dermatology, cutaneous surgery, photo-medicine, dermatopathology, skin laser surgery, and cosmetic dermatology. Their practice philosophy is to provide state-of-the-art, patient-centered care that is appropriate and convenient. Their priorities are ensuring patient safety and providing effective treatments.
Pertaining to his educational pursuits, Curtis graduated from the Physician Assistant Program at Stony Brook University School of Health Professions in June 2022.
A Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) is a health care practitioner who practices medicine in collaboration with physicians. They examine patients, prescribe medicine, and order diagnostic tests. In most cases, they work under the supervision of physicians or surgeons, but they can work more independently in some states, rural areas, and inner-city areas, consulting with physicians only when they need help with cases.
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