Jackson Austin, PA-C
Certification:
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant
Education:
Master of Science Physician Assistant Program, University of Charleston
Services:
Family Medicine
Jackson Austin, PA-C, is an experienced Physician Assistant who joined Southern West Virginia Health System in 2019. Since then, he has been working to improve the health and wellness of the patients he sees by providing local access to family medicine in southern West Virginia.
Jackson works with patients of all ages and stages. He provides walk-in services at our Lincoln Primary Care Center in Lincoln County.
Jackson Austin, PA-C practices at:
- Lincoln Primary Care Center
Areas of focus for Jackson Austin, PA-C include:
- Walk-In Services
What is a PA-C?
A PA-C is a Physician Assistant-Certified. PA-C’s go through a graduate program at an accredited physician assistant program or an established bachelor of physician assistant program, and undergo a rigorous exam known as PANCE, (Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination) through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). PA-C’s are educated in general medicine with a disease-centered curriculum model with the opportunity to specialize in a variety of disciplines.
- PA-C’s are able to provide direct patient care no matter the age or stage in life of the patients they see.
- They diagnose and treat illness, and in appropriate situations, can perform some minor in-office procedures.
- PA-C’s are licensed through their state and practice medicine with a supervising physician.
- They are able to provide direct patient care no matter the age or stage in life.
What is Walk-In service?
Minor injuries and sudden onset of short-term illness are commonly referred to as an acute care need, and to provide our communities with medical services that address these situations we offer a service that is called a Walk-In appointment.
Walk-In appointments are available at Lincoln Primary Care Center during its operating hours, and a patient can ‘walk-in’ without calling ahead to be seen. Some examples of what health concerns can be seen through a Walk-In appointment are:
- Shallow cuts & abrasions
- Muscle sprains & strains
- Minor burns
- Sore throat or ear infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Rash without fever
- Symptoms associated with flu, cold, Strep Throat
- Respiratory symptoms associated with COVID-19, seasonal allergies
- Insect bite or sting that requires attention *please note if you receive an insect bit or sting and are experiencing throat swelling and the inability to breathe without complication this is an emergency situation – call 911- this could signify an allergic reaction.
Are there pharmacy services nearby?
Should Jackson Austin, PA-C prescribe a medication to you during your appointment at Lincoln Primary Care Center, we have an on-site pharmacy at this location as well as a stand-alone pharmacy at Dennis’ Pharmacy in Hamlin, WV. We would be happy to fill your prescription in a timely and efficient manner at one of those locations.
If you prefer to have your prescriptions sent to a different pharmacy, we are happy to do so. Just let our staff know at the time you are asked which pharmacy location you prefer.
Locations of Jackson Austin, PA-C
Jackson Austin, PA-C
Certification:
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant
Education:
Master of Science Physician Assistant Program, University of Charleston
Services:
Family Medicine
Locations of Jackson Austin, PA-C
Jackson Austin, PA-C, is an experienced Physician Assistant who joined Southern West Virginia Health System in 2019. Since then, he has been working to improve the health and wellness of the patients he sees by providing local access to family medicine in southern West Virginia.
Jackson works with patients of all ages and stages. He provides walk-in services at our Lincoln Primary Care Center in Lincoln County.
Jackson Austin, PA-C practices at:
- Lincoln Primary Care Center
Areas of focus for Jackson Austin, PA-C include:
- Walk-In Services
What is a PA-C?
A PA-C is a Physician Assistant-Certified. PA-C’s go through a graduate program at an accredited physician assistant program or an established bachelor of physician assistant program, and undergo a rigorous exam known as PANCE, (Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination) through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). PA-C’s are educated in general medicine with a disease-centered curriculum model with the opportunity to specialize in a variety of disciplines.
- PA-C’s are able to provide direct patient care no matter the age or stage in life of the patients they see.
- They diagnose and treat illness, and in appropriate situations, can perform some minor in-office procedures.
- PA-C’s are licensed through their state and practice medicine with a supervising physician.
- They are able to provide direct patient care no matter the age or stage in life.
What is Walk-In service?
Minor injuries and sudden onset of short-term illness are commonly referred to as an acute care need, and to provide our communities with medical services that address these situations we offer a service that is called a Walk-In appointment.
Walk-In appointments are available at Lincoln Primary Care Center during its operating hours, and a patient can ‘walk-in’ without calling ahead to be seen. Some examples of what health concerns can be seen through a Walk-In appointment are:
- Shallow cuts & abrasions
- Muscle sprains & strains
- Minor burns
- Sore throat or ear infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Rash without fever
- Symptoms associated with flu, cold, Strep Throat
- Respiratory symptoms associated with COVID-19, seasonal allergies
- Insect bite or sting that requires attention *please note if you receive an insect bit or sting and are experiencing throat swelling and the inability to breathe without complication this is an emergency situation – call 911- this could signify an allergic reaction.
Are there pharmacy services nearby?
Should Jackson Austin, PA-C prescribe a medication to you during your appointment at Lincoln Primary Care Center, we have an on-site pharmacy at this location as well as a stand-alone pharmacy at Dennis’ Pharmacy in Hamlin, WV. We would be happy to fill your prescription in a timely and efficient manner at one of those locations.
If you prefer to have your prescriptions sent to a different pharmacy, we are happy to do so. Just let our staff know at the time you are asked which pharmacy location you prefer.
