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Dr. Leon R Shaw MD

Anesthesiologist

2949 West Front Street Richlands VA, 24641

About

Dr. Leon Shaw is an anesthesiologist practicing in Richlands, VA. Dr. Shaw ensures the safety of patients who are about to undergo surgery. Anestesiologists specialize in general anesthesia, which will (put the patient to sleep), sedation, which will calm the patient or make him or her unaware of the situation, and regional anesthesia, which just numbs a specific part of the body. As an anesthesiologist, Dr. Shaw also might help manage pain after an operation.

Education and Training

University of The Witwatersrand, Faculty of Health Sciences,Parktown, South Africa MD

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 50 years of experience

Dr. Leon R Shaw MD's Practice location

Practice At 2949 West Front Street

2949 West Front Street -
Richlands, VA 24641
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New patients: 276-596-6137, 276-596-6000

1150 VARNUM ST NE -
WASHINGTON, DC 20017
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New patients: 202-448-4041
Fax: 202-269-7825

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CLINCH VALLEY MEDICAL CENTERl

6801 GOVERNOR GC PERRY HIGHWAY RICHLANDS VA 24641

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