Lori Fischl PA-C
Vascular and Endovascular Surgery

Lori is a 1991 graduate of the Yale University Physician Assistant Program. She has been working with Dr. David Weatherford in vascular and endovascular surgery since August 2000. Prior to this, she was employed for nine years as a physician assistant in cardiovascular surgery at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.

• Certified by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants
• Member - American Academy of Physician Assistants
• Member - North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants
• Member - Cape Fear Society of Physician Assistants
  

Common questions concerning Physician Assistants:

What is a PA?

Physician Assistants are licensed healthcare providers who work with physicians to care for patients. They are an integral part of the health care team, enhancing patient care, and reducing health care costs.

What can a PA do?

In North Carolina a PA is licensed to practice medicine under physician supervision. They evaluate, diagnose and treat illnesses, provide preventive care, order, perform and interpret medical tests, assist in surgery, provide patient education, counseling, and more!

What is “PA-C”?

The title “PA-C” means “Physician Assistant-Certified”. Physician Assistants are nationally certified and licensed by each state. In North Carolina, a PA must complete 100 hours of continuing medical education every two years and pass the national certifying exam every six years.

Does health insurance cover Physician Assistants?

PA services are paid for by Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurances, just like other health care services.

Lori and Dr. Weatherford strive to improve the quality of your care by combining their individual talents. Unless you request otherwise, on some clinic visits you may see Lori, Dr. Weatherford or both. By utilizing this team approach, our goal is to provide more efficient and focused care.