Joe Tayani is a board-certified physician assistant. He obtained his masters degree from the Dominican University Physician Assistant Studies program in December 2018 and is board certified by the NCCPA. He completed his undergraduate degree in Kansas City at UMKC majoring in Biology with a minor in Chemistry.
His training included an emphasis on general surgery, emergency medicine, as well as internal medicine. In addition, he completed elective rotations in Orthopedic Surgery and Interventional Radiology.
Joe is licensed to practice medicine and prescribe medications in the state of Illinois under physician supervision. He works directly with Dr. Lopez in the operating room as well as in hospital and clinical settings.
Joe is originally from Olathe, Kansas and is an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan and sports fan in general. In his free time, Joe enjoys playing soccer, exercising, hiking, and exploring the city life of Chicago.
Education and Training:
- Masters of Medical Science, Physician Assistant Studies- Dominican University
- Bachelor of Science in Biology- University of Missouri Kansas City
Professional Memberships:
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
What Is A Physician Assistant?
A physician assistant (PA) is a highly educated medical professional who works as part of a team with a doctor. As a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program that is nationally certified and state-licensed, a physician assistant can practice medicine with the supervision of a physician. PAs perform physical examinations, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret lab tests, perform procedures, assist in surgery, provide patient education and counseling and even make rounds in hospitals.
All 50 states and the District of Columbia allow PAs to practice and prescribe medications.
What Does “PA-C” Mean?
Physician assistants have their own medical licenses with a distinct scope of practice. The acronym PA-C simply means “Physician Assistant Certified”. A physician assistant becomes certified by graduating from an accredited physician assistant program and must pass the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (among other requirements) before receiving the medical license designation “PA-C”.