Dr. Moustafa S Shamma M.D.
Emergency Physician
8118 Good Luck Rd Emergency Department Lanham MD, 20706About
Dr. Moustafa Shamma practices Emergency Medicine in Lanham, MD. Dr. Shamma 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. Shamma examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Damascus, Fac of Med, Damascus, Syria 1981
University Of Damascus Faculty Of Med Damascus Syria Medicine
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
Provider Details
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineInternships
- Prince George's Hospital Center
Professional Society Memberships
- Maryland State Medical Society, The American College of Forensic Examiners
Articles and Publications
- Thesis
What do you attribute your success to?
- He says that the key to his success is connecting with his patients, being there for them and being honest with them.
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