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  • Paula Ochs
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    Paula Ochs

    LVPG Pediatrics-Brookhill Plaza
    642 State Route 93
    Conyngham, PA 18249
    Paula Ochs practices as a Nurse Practitioner in Conyngham, PA.
  • Kathleen Katulis 200 Points
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    Kathleen Katulis

    LVPG Obstetrics and Gynecology-Alliance Drive
    1000 Alliance Drive
    Hazleton, PA 18202
    Our services include: -Well-woman visits (pelvic exam and Pap test) -Contraception management and education -Hi...
  • Paula Ochs
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    Paula Ochs

    LVPG Pediatrics-Hazleton Shopping Center
    564 W Broad Street
    Hazleton, PA 18201
    Paula Ochs practices as a Nurse Practitioner in Hazleton, PA.
  • Paula Ochs
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    Paula Ochs

    LVPG Pediatrics–Mountain Top
    237 S Mountain Boulevard
    Unit 7
    Mountain Top, PA 18707
    Paula Ochs practices as a Nurse Practitioner in Mountain Top, PA.
  • Beth Keller, CRNP 50 Points

    Beth Keller, CRNP

    Geisinger ConvenientCare Berwick
    65 Briar Creek Plaza
    Berwick, PA 18603

Nearby Cities

Conyngham (10.17 mi)
Bloomsburg (12.08 mi)
Benton (12.47 mi)
Hazleton (15.03 mi)
Frackville (18.7 mi)
Ashland (19.74 mi)
Mountain Top (20.16 mi)
Danville (20.76 mi)
Kulpmont (21.94 mi)
Kingston (22.61 mi)
Wilkes Barre (23.76 mi)
Dallas (24 mi)
Forty Fort (24.11 mi)
Coal Township (24.61 mi)

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A Nurse Practitioner is a Registered Nurse who has additional training in the diagnosis of medical conditions, including chronic illness. A Nurse Practitioner can provide the same care as a physician. A Nurse Practitioner works closely with physicians.

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