Did you know? The week of October 6 is National PA week! We have three Physician Assistants here at Florida Skin Center. They are Shirisha, Brooke and Gail. They have all undergone extensive graduate-level training to be able to take medical histories, do physical exams and make diagnoses. They order or perform tests to get more information and then make a treatment plan.
Our PAs have passed rigorous board certification exams and are required to obtain continuing medical education credits to stay current. When needed they will consult with their supervising physicians as they work as a member of our team to provide the best care possible for the patients they see.
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Monday, October 6, 2014
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
What is the difference in having a cosmetic procedure at a Medical Spa vs. Dermatologist office?
Medical spas are an up and coming industry. What makes them different from a normal day spa is that there is a medical doctor on staff. This allows medical spas to offer more complex treatments such a laser, Botox, filler, chemical peels and other lucrative cosmetic procedures. This can sometimes be a problem when a physician is not performing the procedures, or delegating the treatments to staff members that have not had proper medical training. These staff may be trained on how to do the procedure, but are likely unable to evaluate skin conditions or make sure the patient is a good candidate for the specific procedure. This unfortunately can lead to adverse outcomes that may not be properly diagnosed or treated at a medical spa.
It is important to know that the person that is performing any cosmetic procedure on you has had proper medical training, and specifically in dermatology is even better. At Florida Skin Center you have the peace of mind in knowing that any provider who performs your procedure, whether it is Dr. Badia, one of her physician assistants, or her aesthetician: You are being treated by a professional that specializes in skin and can recommend what is best for you based on your concerns and skin type.
It is important to know that the person that is performing any cosmetic procedure on you has had proper medical training, and specifically in dermatology is even better. At Florida Skin Center you have the peace of mind in knowing that any provider who performs your procedure, whether it is Dr. Badia, one of her physician assistants, or her aesthetician: You are being treated by a professional that specializes in skin and can recommend what is best for you based on your concerns and skin type.
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