Dr. Sheila M Philpott MD
Emergency Physician | Emergency Medical Services
1234 Napier Ave Saint Joseph MI, 49085About
Dr. Sheila Philpott practices Emergency Medicine in Saint Joseph, MI. Dr. Philpott 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. Philpott examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 2002
University of Michigan Medical School 2002
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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