Dr. William L Short MD
Family Practitioner
1111 N Brady St Abilene KS, 67410About
Dr. William Short is a family practitioner practicing in Abilene, KS. Dr. Short specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Short possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
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