Dr. Paul W. Helgerson M.D.
Hospitalist
3801 Miranda Ave M/C 111 Palo Alto CA, 94304About
Dr. Paul Helgerson is a hospitalist practicing in Palo Alto, CA. Dr. Helgerson specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Helgerson manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Helgerson works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
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