Steve Huffaker, PA-C Physician Assistant College BS Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Oklahoma MS Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska Post-Residency Experience US AIr Force (1979 - 1995) Greenwood, S.C. (1995 - Present) Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding Surgeon's Training & Proctoring Program (2006) Surgical Training Internship Carswell Air Force Base, Fort Worth, TX

P. Kim Lowe, PA-C Physician Assistant College BS Degree in Biology, Medical College of Georgia BS Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the Medical College of Georgia Post-Residency Experience Greenwood, S.C. (2007 - Present)

About Surgical Physician Assistants

Physician assistants practice medicine under physician supervision and work in complement with the physician and his staff to provide medical care to a patient. Like physicians, PAs are trained in the medicine model in education programs that are located at medical schools, teaching hospitals, academic medical centers and in military medical centers. Prior to being admitted, most physician assistant programs require the applicant to have a college degree and previous healthcare experience.

PAs can provide assistance in surgery, complete patient histories and physical exams on consultations, order and interpret laboratory tests, diagnose and treat illness and write prescriptions as needed. Physician Assistants in South Carolina must be licensed and credentialed by the SC Board of Medical Examiners. A certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) must complete a national certifying examination and take a re-certification exam every 6 years.