Dr. Steven Shirm MD
Emergency Physician (Pediatric) | Pediatric Emergency Medicine
800 Marshall St # 653 Little Rock AR, 72202About
Dr. Steven Shirm is a pediatric emergency medicine physician practicing in Little Rock, AR. Dr. Shirm specializes in providing care for critically ill and injured children. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians possess a vast amount of knowledge in areas such as neonatology, critical care and forensic pediatrics. Children involved in automobile accidents, child abuse or near-drowning episodes are frequent cases treated by pediatric emergency medicine physicians.
Education and Training
Univ of Ok Coll of Med, Oklahoma City Ok 1985
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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