Dr. Laura Graham Shawhughes MD
Hospitalist
164 Summit Ave Providence RI, 02906About
Dr. Laura Shawhughes is a hospitalist practicing in Providence, RI. Dr. Shawhughes specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Shawhughes manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Shawhughes works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
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