Waynesville Family Practice – Offering Same Day Appointments
Waynesville Family Practice is now offering same day appointments with the expansion of their team to include Dr. Leslie Koretz, Paul Taylor-PA-C and Emily Watson PA-C. The practice also includes Michael Pass, MD, John Stringfield, MD, Judy Stringfield, MD, Thomas Ward, MD, and David Wangerin-Lile, PA-C.
Sr. Leslie Koretz. Photo courtesy of Waynesville Family Practice
Leslie Koretz, D.O. received her medical degree at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg, W.V. and completed her residency at Mercy Health Muskegon in Muskegon, M.I. She provides care for a variety of family practice needs and has a special interest in women and family services including pediatric care. Dr. Koretz enjoys outdoor activities, such as hiking and mountain biking, trying new foods, visual arts and music.
Brian Taylor, PA-C received his PA degree from the University of Washington and completed his undergraduate training at Ohio State University. He is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Emily Watson, PA-C received her Physician Assistant training at East Carolina University and is board certified by the NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants). Emily enjoys spending time with her husband, movies, DIY projects, traveling, hiking/camping and reading.
What is an Osteopathic Doctor? Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine, or DOs, are fully licensed physicians who practice in all areas of medicine. Emphasizing awhole-person approachto treatment and care, DOs are trained to listen and partner with their patients to help them get healthy and stay well. DOs receive special training in the musculoskeletal system, your body’s interconnected system of nerves, muscles and bones. By combining this knowledge with the latest advances in medical technology, they offer patients the most comprehensive care available in medicine today. Osteopathic physicians focus on prevention, tuning into how a patient’s lifestyle and environment can impact their well-being. DOs strive to help you be truly healthy in mind, body and spirit — not just free of symptoms.
Brian Taylor, PA-C. Photo courtesy of Waynesville Family Practice
What is a Physician Assistant?
PAs practice medicine on healthcare teams with physicians and other providers. They practice and prescribe medicine in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and the majority of the U.S. territories and the uniformed services. PAs are vital to health care and are experts in general medicine. PAs can take your medical history, conduct physical exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret tests, develop treatment plans, counsel on preventative care, assist in surgery, write prescriptions and make rounds in hospitals and nursing homes.
About Waynesville Family Practice All three new providers are accepting new patients. Appointments can be made by calling Waynesville Family Practice at 828-456-3511. The practice is located at 1272 East Street in Waynesville, NC. As a part ofDuke LifePoint Healthcare, Waynesville Family Practice is supported by Duke University Health System’s world-renowned leadership in clinical excellence and quality care andLifePoint Health’s extensive resources, knowledge and experience in operating community hospitals. Visit us at http://www.waynesvillefamilypractice.com/.
Emily Watson, PA-C. Photo courtesy of Waynesville Family Practice
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