The Physician Assistants (PA) at Boise Radiology Group are licensed to perform many of the same functions as physicians whereby they diagnose and treat illness and injury as well as perform procedures, assist in surgery, order and interpret test as well as write prescriptions. Additionally, BRG Physician Assistants perform a wide array of interventional procedures using image guidance. These include, but are not limited to, biopsies, venous catheter placement, thoracentesis, paracentesis, lumbar puncture, and dialysis catheter placement.