Malik Shahid M.D
Emergency Physician
1001 TOWSON AVE FORT SMITH AR, 72901About
Dr. Malik Shahid practices Emergency Medicine in FORT SMITH, AR. Dr. Shahid 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. Shahid examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Should I bring my child to the ER for an asthma attack?
Yes READ MORE
When should you go to ER for sepsis?
Yes READ MORE
When should I take my child to the ER for breathing issues?
Yes READ MORE
Does wax buildup cause ringing in the ear?
Contact your primacy care doctor who can refer you to another ENT. READ MORE
Can you leave the ER without being discharged?
Sure, you can leave the hospital any time. It would be considered “eloped” or “AMA” and possibly insurance may not pay for visit and send you a bill. Probably not a great idea. READ MORE
Can you pop a dislocated finger back in place?
Yes READ MORE
Will the ER give you pain meds?
https://www.arkmed.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Arkansas_EmergencyDepartment_Opioid_Prescribing_Guidelines-1pg.pdf READ MORE
Should I go to the ER for a UTI?
We would be happy to take care of UTI, But do understand that the wait time in EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT goes up significantly because of NON EMERGENCY visits such as UTI which generally are taken care of by your primary care doctor or a walk-in clinic. READ MORE
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- James
amazing doctor, explained everything clearly. save my life
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