Primary Care Nurse Practitioners in Encino, California

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About Primary Care Nurse Practitioners: Primary Care NPs: Primary Care Nurse Practitioners are educated, certified and licensed to provide comprehensive, chronic, continuous care characterized by a long-term relationship with the patient. Primary Care Nurse Practitioners (PCNPs) screen, diagnose, and treat common acute and chronic medical diseases and conditions. They are also involved in health promotion, screening, and educating about primary prevention.

2 Primary Care Nurse Practitioners found in Encino
male nurse

Dr. Em Vitug Garcia, PHD, DHED, MBA, NP-C

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
16237 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA - 91436
805-558-8560    
female nurse

Cecilia Patino, NP

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
6119 Zelzah Ave, Encino, CA - 91316
917-975-3426    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Encino, CA: Acute Care NP2 Family NP18 Gerontology NP2 Nurse Practitioner NP17 Pediatrics NP1 Psych/Mental Health NP12
Nurse Practitioner (NPs) are also referred as an ARNP (Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner) or APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse). Nurse Practitioners have more authority than registered nurses(RNs) and have similar responsibilities to that of a doctor. They can serve as a primary care or specialty care providers and typically focus their care on a specific population such as families, children, or the elderly. NPs can be specialized in various fields like Cardiology, Emergency, Family practice, Geriatrics, Neonatology, Nephrology, Oncology, Pediatrics, Primary care, Psychiatry, School health, Women's health. NPs provides a broad range of health care services, which includes:
  • Taking the person's history, performing a physical exam, and ordering laboratory tests and procedures.
  • Diagnosing, treating, and managing diseases.
  • Writing prescriptions and coordinating referrals.
  • Providing education on disease prevention and healthy lifestyles.
  • Performing certain procedures, such as a bone marrow biopsy or lumbar puncture.
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