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Dr. Stephen Shellans M.D.
Emergency Physician
420 34th St Bakersfield CA, 93301About
Dr. Stephen Shellans practices Emergency Medicine in Bakersfield, CA. Dr. Shellans 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. Shellans examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Vernon C. Sorenson M.D.3838 San Dimas St Bakersfield CA 93301
- Dr. William E Franklin D.O.2152 Coffee Rd Bakersfield CA 93308
- Dr. Michael Darin Niedens D.O.1830 Flower St Bakersfield CA 93305
- Dr. Scott Thomas Michaelson D.O.400 Old River Rd Bakersfield CA 93311
- Dr. Thomas Gable DO4580 California Ave Bakersfield CA 93309
- Dr. Dennis Anthony Martinez MD3001 Sillect Ave Bakersfield CA 93308
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