Dr. David Jaekwang Shim M.D./PH.D.
Cardiac Electrophysiologist | Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
3710 SW US VETERANS HOSPITAL RD PORTLAND OR, 97239About
Dr. David Shim is a Cardiac Electrophysicist practicing in PORTLAND, OR. Dr. Shim performs testing procedures on patients hearts electrical system in order to assess timing and abnormalities associated with electrical activities of the heart. Adult Cardiac Electrophysiologists are trained to treat irregular heartbeats, and carry out electrophysiology studies or ablations.
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