Physician Assistants in Raeford, NC
Master's-level clinicians who diagnose, prescribe, and assist across every specialty.
27 verified providers in Raeford
Finding a physician assistant in Raeford, NC
Raeford is the Hoke County seat and a primary-care anchor for the western edge of the Fort Bragg footprint. Cape Fear Valley Hoke Hospital, a small community hospital, handles emergencies and inpatient care; specialty referrals typically route to Fayetteville about 25 minutes east.
What does a physician assistant do?
Physician assistants (PAs) diagnose conditions, order and interpret tests, prescribe medications, assist in surgery, and manage ongoing care. They work in primary care, urgent care, emergency departments, and across most medical and surgical specialties. PAs train under a medical model with a master's-level degree (typically 27 months) plus more than 2,000 clinical hours before they sit for the national PA certification exam.
PAs practice in collaboration with physicians, with the specifics defined by state law and the practice's policies. In most states, a PA can manage a patient's care from intake through follow-up; the supervising physician is available for consult and reviews charts but doesn't need to be in the room. For most visits, the experience of seeing a PA is functionally similar to seeing a physician.
When you'll typically see a PA
PAs handle a wide range: annual physicals, sore throats, urgent care, prescription refills, blood pressure and diabetes management, post-surgical follow-up, dermatology checks, mental-health visits, and most specialist follow-ups. For complex or unusual presentations, the PA consults with or refers to the physician on the same care team.
If you have a strong preference between a PA and a physician, you can usually request that when scheduling. Most insurance plans cover PA visits at the same copay as a physician visit, though billing-side conventions can differ.
Physician Assistants in Raeford, NC
ZOE MARIE LANGSETH, PA-C
Zoe Marie Langseth is a physician assistant based in Raeford, NC. As a PA-C, she provides patient care across a range of healthcare needs.
ZENA KOBAISSI, PA-C
Zena Kobaissi is a physician assistant practicing in Raeford, NC. With a PA-C credential, she provides general care to patients in the area.
WILLIAM FRANCIS SHILKITUS, PAC
William Francis Shilkitus is a physician assistant in Raeford, NC. As a PAC, he provides clinical care across a range of patient needs. He is available to help with your healthcare concerns.
WILBUR SCHRUM, PA
Wilbur Schrum is a Physician Assistant based in Raeford, NC. He brings clinical expertise to his practice, working with patients to address their healthcare needs.
ULYSSEE HOOD, PA
Ulyssee Hood is a Physician Assistant providing care in Raeford, NC. Hood works in general medical practice, offering comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the area.
TEKARIA HURLEY
Tekaria Hurley is a Physician Assistant serving patients in Raeford, NC. As a physician assistant, Tekaria provides clinical care and works collaboratively with other healthcare providers to address patient needs.
STEPHANIE MACKLIN
Stephanie Macklin is a Physician Assistant based in Raeford, NC. She provides general medical care to patients in her community.
SAVANNAH MELVIN, PA-C
Savannah Melvin, PA-C, is a physician assistant based in Raeford, NC. She provides comprehensive primary care services to patients in the area.
SARAH ASHLEY LEWIS
Sarah Ashley Lewis is a Physician Assistant providing care in Raeford, NC. She works with patients to address their healthcare needs through comprehensive evaluation and treatment planning.
RAQUEL ALEXIS MCCANN, PA-C
Raquel Alexis McCann is a Physician Assistant in Raeford, NC. With her PA-C credential, she provides comprehensive patient care. McCann is dedicated to supporting the health needs of her community.
PATRICK SCOTT HURLEY, PA
Patrick Scott Hurley is a Physician Assistant serving patients in Raeford, NC. He provides comprehensive primary care and medical services to support your health needs.
MARKIDA SHI'DAE POINTER
Markida Shi'dae Pointer is a Physician Assistant based in Raeford, NC. With training in clinical patient care, Pointer provides comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the local community.
JORGE LUIS CACERES, PA-C
Jorge Luis Caceres is a physician assistant serving patients in Raeford, NC. With PA-C credentials, he provides care across a range of healthcare needs in his community.
JAMES WILLIAM SHAFFER, PA-C
James William Shaffer is a physician assistant serving patients in Raeford, NC. As a PA-C, he provides primary care and medical services to his community.
JAMES BRADFORD TAYLOR, PA
James Bradford Taylor is a Physician Assistant serving patients in Raeford, NC. He works to provide thoughtful, comprehensive care to support your health needs.
GABRIEL JOHN THOMPSON, PA-C
Gabriel John Thompson is a physician assistant serving patients in Raeford, NC. As a PA-C, he provides comprehensive healthcare services to support your medical needs.
DONNA M AJO, PA
Donna M Ajo is a Physician Assistant based in Raeford, NC. She provides care across a range of patient needs in her practice.
CURT ANDREW LITTON, PA-C
Curt Andrew Litton is a Physician Assistant in Raeford, NC. As a PA-C, he provides comprehensive patient care across a range of healthcare needs.
COLBIE CHRISTIAN PARKER, PA
Colbie Christian Parker is a Physician Assistant based in Raeford, NC. Parker brings clinical expertise to patient care in the community.
CHAD C MCGRAW, PA-C
Chad C McGraw is a Physician Assistant based in Raeford, NC. As a PA-C, he provides comprehensive patient care across a range of healthcare needs. McGraw is committed to delivering quality medical services to his patients in the Raeford area.
BROOKE PHELPS
Brooke Phelps is a physician assistant providing healthcare services in Raeford, NC. She works to support patient wellness through clinical care and patient education.
BROOKE HUGGINS - JIKOIONO
Brooke Huggins-Jikoiono is a Physician Assistant in Raeford, NC. She provides comprehensive patient care across a range of healthcare needs.
BRIAN PATRICK ROSE, PAC
Brian Patrick Rose is a Physician Assistant in Raeford, NC. Rose brings clinical expertise to patient care in a general practice setting.
AMY STEWART MACKEY, PA
Amy Stewart Mackey is a Physician Assistant in Raeford, NC. She provides general medical care to patients in the area.
AMY JOSEPHINE MILLER, PA
Amy Josephine Miller is a Physician Assistant in Raeford, NC. She provides general medical care to patients in the area.
AMANDA CIERRA MCNEILL, PA-C
Amanda Cierra McNeill is a Physician Assistant serving patients in Raeford, NC. As a PA-C, she provides comprehensive healthcare services to her community.
ALLEN BROWN, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Allen Brown is a Physician Assistant providing care in Raeford, NC. He works with patients to address their healthcare needs through a collaborative approach to treatment and wellness.
Frequently asked
How many physician assistants are listed in Raeford, NC?
Our directory currently lists 27 NPI-verified physician assistants in Raeford, NC. This count updates as new providers are approved, so the number reflects current inventory rather than a static snapshot.
Do these physician assistants accept TRICARE or military insurance?
TRICARE acceptance is common in Raeford because of the proximity to Fort Bragg. Confirm coverage on the provider's profile or call directly before booking.
How is a PA different from a nurse practitioner?
Both are master's-level licensed providers who diagnose, prescribe, and manage care. PAs train under a medical model that's broad across specialties before any sub-specialisation; NPs train under a nursing model, often with a chosen population focus from the start (family, adult, pediatrics). In practice, the experience of seeing one versus the other depends much more on the individual provider than the credential.
Can a PA prescribe medication?
Yes, including controlled substances in every state (with some state-specific restrictions on certain DEA schedules). PAs prescribe across the full range of conditions they treat.
Will my insurance cover a visit with a PA?
Yes, in nearly all cases when the PA is in-network. Coverage and copay are typically the same as a physician visit. Confirm with your insurer if you're booking a procedure or specialty consult rather than a routine visit.
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