Dr. Sam J. Shields M.D.
Emergency Physician
1401 Garces Highway Delano CA, 93215About
Dr. Sam Shields practices Emergency Medicine in Delano, CA. 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
Georgetown University in Washington DC 1966
Provider Details
Treatments
- Constipation
- Gastroenteritis
- Pain
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