Taxonomy Code 246ZC0007X

The directory of Specialists/Technologists, Others (Surgical Assistant) in Paris, Tennessee was last updated 6/30/2024

Myron Cornel Stokes

1143 CULLY RD, CORDOVA, TN

Telephone Number: (615)-484-8128

General Surgeon

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Has Referral Data

Date NPI Record created: 8/5/2006

Virginia Mcgrath Weaver

57 GERMANTOWN CT STE 204, CORDOVA, TN

Telephone Number: (901)-758-7888

General Surgeon

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Has Referral Data

Date NPI Record created: 8/30/2006

Matthew Jonathon Davis

57 GERMANTOWN CT STE 204, CORDOVA, TN

Telephone Number: (901)-758-7888

General Surgeon

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No Referral Data

Date NPI Record created: 3/29/2012

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Specialists/Technologists, Others (Surgical Assistant)
Taxonomy Code 246ZC0007X

Classification: Specialist/Technologist, Other

Description

A surgical assistant is a skilled practitioner who has undergone formalized education and training as a surgical assistant. The surgical assistant performs surgical functions that include, but are not limited to: retracting, manipulating, suturing, clamping, cauterizing, litigating, and tying tissue; suctioning, irrigating and sponging; positioning the patient; closure of body planes and skin; and participating in hemostasis and volume replacement. Surgical assistants are certified and registered or licensed by the state, or, in states without licensure, certified as surgical assistants by completing appropriate education and training.

Notes

Source: Association of Surgical Assistants, 2014. [7/1/2007: new, 7/1/2014: title modified, definition modified]

http://www.surgicalassistant.org/index.php/surgical-assisting
Additional Resources: National Surgical Assistant Association, www.nsaa.net.