Eric Richard, PA-C
Education and Work History:
- Bachelor of Arts, Kinesiology and Health Studies with a concentration in athletic training- Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA
- Bachelor of Science, Physician Assistant Studies- University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Certified Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapy Tech- Baton Rouge Physical Therapy, Baton Rouge, LA
- Physician Assistant to
William C. Cottrell, M.D. since 2005
Physician Assistant Duties:
- Provide comprehensive orthopaedic assessments
- Evaluate, diagnose and treat orthopaedic patients
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as: X-rays, MRI’s, labs etc…
- Assist in orthopaedic surgery
- Write prescriptions that are medically necessary for orthopaedic patients
- Write, dictate and perform histories and physicals
- Perioperative care of surgical patients
Certifications and Memberships:
- Board Certified Physician Assistant
- BLS and ACLS certified
- Florida Academy of Physician Assistants
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
- National Athletic Trainers’ Association
Assistant to:
William C. Cottrell, M.D.