Michael is a certified Physician Assistant.

What is a Certified Physician Assistant?

A physician assistant (PA) is a licensed provider who holds a master's or doctoral degree and has advanced clinical training. They collaborate with physicians to diagnose and treat patients. Like physicians, they make referrals, provide physical exams, order and interpret tests, and prescribe medications.

Hospitalists do not accept appointments—they provide specialized care for those who are inpatients within a hospital or medical center.