Our licensed Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) provide quality medical care, outstanding customer service, and are committed to the health and well-being of each patient.

A nurse practitioner (NP)
is a registered nurse who has completed advanced education and training in the diagnosis and management of common medical conditions, including chronic illnesses. Nurse practitioners provide a broad range of healthcare services. They provide some of the same care provided by physicians and maintain close working relationships with physicians.

Nurse practitioners see patients of all ages. The core philosophy of the field is individualized care. Nurse practitioners focus on patients' conditions as well as the effects of illness on the lives of the patients and their families. NPs make prevention, wellness, and patient education priorities. This can mean fewer prescriptions and less expensive treatments. Informing patients about their healthcare and encouraging them to participate in decisions are central to the care provided by NPs.

A physician assistant (PA)
is a mid-level medical practitioner who works under the supervision of a licensed medical doctor. Although the physician need not be present during the time the PA performs his or her duties, there is contact between the supervising physician and the PA. PAs can practice in virtually all medical and surgical specialties, provided they are properly trained and supervised. MediMin PA's hold a master's degree in the field of medical sciences.

Both nurse practitioners and physician assistants are qualified to:

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