Dr. Hiran Shawn Wijesinghe MD
Emergency Physician | Emergency Medical Services
102 E. Lake Mead Drive Henderson NV, 89015About
Dr. Hiran Wijesinghe practices Emergency Medicine in Henderson, NV. Dr. Wijesinghe 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. Wijesinghe examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Med Coll of Pa, Philadelphia Pa 1997
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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