JONATHAN MANUEL LOPEZ
NPI 1508579756
Specialist/Technologist, Other - Surgical Assistant in Atlanta, GA

Secondary Locations

• 2001 Peachtree Rd NE Ste 705
  Atlanta, GA 30309
  (404) 355-0743
• 11800 Amberpark Dr Ste 200
  Alpharetta, GA 30009
  (404) 355-0743

Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Specialist/Technologist, Other Surgical Assistant

Taxonomy Code

246ZC0007X

Type

Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers

Taxonomy Description

A surgical assistant is a skilled practitioner who has undergone formalized education and training as a surgical assistant. The surgical assistant performs surgical functions that include, but are not limited to: retracting, manipulating, suturing, clamping, cauterizing, litigating, and tying tissue; suctioning, irrigating and sponging; positioning the patient; closure of body planes and skin; and participating in hemostasis and volume replacement. Surgical assistants are certified and registered or licensed by the state, or, in states without licensure, certified as surgical assistants by completing appropriate education and training.