Primary Care Nurse Practitioners in Sherman Oaks, 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.

3 Primary Care Nurse Practitioners found in Sherman Oaks
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Julia Sarah Dancyger, NP

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
4228 Matilija Ave, Sherman Oaks, CA - 91423
818-749-7089    
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Danielle Bouchard

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
5805 Sepulveda Blvd Ste 690, Sherman Oaks, CA - 91411
818-900-6480    
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Ling Le, NP

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
4955 Van Nuys Blvd, Suite # 411, Sherman Oaks, CA - 91403
818-784-1195     818-784-6473

Other Nurse Practitioners in Sherman Oaks, CA: Acute Care NP18 Adult Health NP2 Family NP44 Gerontology NP2 Nurse Practitioner NP17 Pediatrics NP4 Psych/Mental Health NP6
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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