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I had nevous sebacous removed from my head almost two years ago in a office setting by a physician assistant are pa aloud to do surgeries like that?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Sure: Under supervision of course. Whatever the supervising physician thinks the assistant can handle. I could teach a high school kid to do it safely in an afternoon with time left over. Glad you got that thing off. Best wishes.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/31/2016

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A member asked:

I had nevous sebacous removed from my head almost two years ago in a office setting by a physician assistant are pa aloud to do surgeries like that?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Altman agreed

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