Shan Gao M.D.
Emergency Physician
1221 S GEAR AVE WEST BURLINGTON IA, 52655About
Dr. Shan Gao practices Emergency Medicine in WEST BURLINGTON, IA. Dr. Gao 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. Gao examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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