Dr. Michael Joel Shuster M.D.
Emergency Physician
2501 Parkers Ln Alexandria VA, 22306About
Dr. Michael Shuster practices Emergency Medicine in Alexandria, VA. Dr. Shuster 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. Shuster examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1975
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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