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Richelle M. Gaiter
Physician Assistant
Richelle Gaiter is a physician assistant practicing in Stockton, CA. Richelle 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.
17 years
Experience
Richelle Gaiter
- Stockton, CA
- Utah State University
- Accepting new patients
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Are physicals needed to prescribe OTC medicine?
Yes, having a physical is important for maintaining good health. A physical exam once a year allows your medical provider key insights to your overall health by screening for potential READ MORE
Yes, having a physical is important for maintaining good health. A physical exam once a year allows your medical provider key insights to your overall health by screening for potential medical conditions, and detecting any early signs of disease. It also gives you the chance to have your concerns addressed or if you have any questions, you can receive appropriate guidance and recommendations. Regular physicals can help prevent or manage chronic conditions, monitor vital signs, and ensure that you are up to date on necessary vaccinations or screenings. Usually, once you have had a yearly physical, most providers will fill out forms for school sports programs, or other minor forms based off of your annual physical for that year as a courtesy to their patients. When forms are several pages in length or have an additional requirement, you may be asked to come in for if you were not assessed for that specific need such as a urine test, or a vision test.
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