Dr. Meghan Shayhorn M.D.
Emergency Physician
1201 E 36th Ave Anchorage AK, 99508About
Dr. Meghan Shayhorn practices Emergency Medicine in Anchorage, AK. Dr. Shayhorn assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Shayhorn examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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