Meet the AOA Physician Assistants
What is a Physician Assistant?
Physician Assistants are health care professionals licensed to practice medicine with physician supervision. Because of the close working relationship that PA’s have with the physicians, PA’s are educated in the medical model designed to complement physician training. PA’s strive to increase the quality of care that is provided to the patient. PA’s may work in a variety of medical and surgical specialties. For more information on PA’s please visit the American Academy of Physician Assistants website: www.aapa.org.Alexander Orthopaedic Associates PA’s:
The PA’s at AOA work very closely with the physicians, to help maximize patient care. All our PA’s are certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and the Florida State Medical Board.
AOA PA duties include:
- Performing Histories and Physicals
- Ordering diagnostic testing (x-ray, MRI, CT, Dexa Scans, Lab work etc…)
- Interpret diagnostic tests and develop treatment plans
- Performing joint injections and aspirations
- Apply casts and splints
- Perform fracture reductions
- Coordinate care with other healthcare providers
- First Assist in Surgery
- Prescription of medication
- Providing pre- operative consultations
- Providing post- operative care inpatient or out patient
Jennifer L. Nigro, PA-C, MS
Jennifer is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, as well as the Florida Academy of Physician Assistants. She is board certified from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Jennifer also is certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
Jennifer's orthopaedic interests include trauma, joint replacement and sports medicine. As the clinical director for Alexander Educational Center she is passionate about continuing medical education and the advancement of medical procedures.
Janelle V. Dudley, PA-C, MS
She is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and is also a member of the Florida Academy of Physician Assistants and the American Academy of Physician Assistants. Janelle is certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).