Lauren Stein PA-C,
Cosmetic, Laser and Surgical Dermatology
135 East 71st Street, Suite 1A
New York, NY 10021
url: www.MyClearSkin.com
212.772.0740
Bio
Lauren Stein, PA-C, is a board-certified Physician Assistant specializing in Dermatology. Lauren completed her dermatological training with Dr. Doris Day at Day Cosmetic, Laser & Comprehensive Dermatology after clinical rotations at many institutions including Lenox Hill Hospital, Beth Israel Medical Center, and Kings County Medical Center. Throughout her Physician Assistant studies, Lauren was consistently on the Dean’s List and graduated with top academic honors. She is licensed by the New York State Board of Education and is an active member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Society of Dermatological Physician Assistants. Lauren graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Zoology from the University of Wisconsin - Madison before completing her Physician Assistant education at Touro College.
What is a Physician Assistant?
A Physician Assistant (PA) is a health professional licensed by the state or credentialed by a federal employer to practice medicine as delegated by and with the supervision of a physician. PA’s provide a broad range of medical and surgical services that traditionally have been performed by physicians. As part of their responsibilities, PA's perform physical exams and many procedures, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret lab tests, and prescribe medications.
Physician Assistants are trained in intensive education programs accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) . Because of the close working relationship that PAs have with physicians, PAs are educated in the medical model designed to complement physician training.
A PA-C is a “physician assistant-certified”. This person holds the title by passing the certification exam developed jointly by the National Board of Medical Examiners and the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. To maintain the certified status, a PA-C must complete 100 hours of continuing medical education every two years and take the national recertification exam every six years.