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Dr. Brian T Shields MD
Emergency Physician
4231 W 16th Ave Denver CO, 80204About
Dr. Brian Shields practices Emergency Medicine in Denver, CO. Dr. Shields 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. Shields examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Med Coll of Ohio, Toledo Oh 1991
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
Provider Details
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