Dr. Charles E Shipman MD
Emergency Physician
3400 Highway 78 E Jasper AL, 35501About
Dr. Charles Shipman practices Emergency Medicine in Jasper, AL. Dr. Shipman 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. Shipman examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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